TSBCLI041_CLOSED

GROUP
CLI
MODEL
2017-2018MY
Sportage (QL)
NUMBER
041
DATE
October 2017
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SERVICE ACTION: EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE
SENSOR AND/OR ECV REPLACEMENT (SA309)
SUBJECT:
This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Evaporator Temperature Sensor and /or
ECV (External Control Valve) on 2017-2018MY Sportage (QL) vehicles produced from
December 1, 2015 through July 18, 2017, which may exhibit intermittent poor air conditioning
performance. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles
including those in dealer stock, prior to delivery.
To correct/prevent this concern, follow the procedures outlined in this bulletin.
Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
Service
Action #
Production Range
Action
Page
SA309A
December 10, 2015
through November 30, 2016
ECV and Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Replacement (includes A/C Refrigerant
Recovery and Charging)
2
SA309B
December 1, 2016
through July 18, 2017
Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Replacement
4
ECV
Evaporator Temperature
Sensor
 NOTICE
A Service Action is a repair program without customer notification that is performed
during the warranty period. Any dealer requesting to perform this repair outside the
warranty period will require DPSM approval.
Repair status for a VIN is provided on WebDCS (Service → Warranty Coverage →
Warranty Coverage Inquiry → Campaign Information). Not completed Recall / Service
Action reports are available on WebDCS (Consumer Affairs → Not Completed Recall
→ Recall VIN → Select Report), which includes a list of affected vehicles.
This issue number is SA309.
File Under: 
Circulate To:
X General Manager
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X Service Advisors
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X Technicians
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X Service Manager
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X Parts Manager
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X Body Shop Manager 
X Fleet Repair
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