TSB_ENG205_C

GROUP
ENG
MODEL
See Model List on
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NUMBER
205
DATE
April 2019
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE
CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379)
This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on
a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagnostic Trouble Code (“DTC”) P1326. Using
the procedures published in TSB PI1802W/X and PI1803W/X, the subject vehicles were
diagnosed and determined to require an engine replacement and are currently being held at
dealers pending repair.
As a result of additional field data collection and analysis, the initial diagnosis method has been
updated to improve test result accuracy. Prior to performing an engine replacement on any of
the VINs affected by this Service Action, the engine condition needs to be re-assessed utilizing
an updated/expanded diagnostic process. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to
determine the engine’s condition and then complete the repair by reverting back to TSB
PI1802W/X and PI1803W/X (depending on model/model year) for instructions to either install
the wiring harness or to replace the engine.
Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
Campaign
PI1802W/X
PI1803W/X
Year
Model
Engine
Production Date
2014
2015-2018
2014-2018
2015-2018
2011-2013
2014
2011-2013
2012-2014
Optima (TF)
Optima (TF/QF/JF/JFa)
Sportage (SL/QL)
Sorento (XMa/UMa)
Optima (QF/TF)
Optima (QF)
Sportage (SL)
Sorento (XMa)
2.4L GDI
2.4L & 2.0L T-GDI
2.4L & 2.0L T-GDI
2.4L & 2.0L T-GDI
2.4L & 2.0L T-GDI
2.4L & 2.0L T-GDI
2.0L T-GDI
2.4L GDI
8/29/13 – 4/25/14
4/16/14 – 7/11/18
9/30/13 – 4/5/18
1/3/14 – 3/7/18
8/12/10 – 9/27/13
8/28/13 – 5/15/14
12/30/10 – 8/30/13
4/19/11 – 2/10/14
 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 SA379.
File Under: 
Circulate To:
X General Manager

X Service Advisors

X Technicians

X Service Manager

X Parts Manager

X Body Shop Manager 
X Fleet Repair

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SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE
CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379)
SUBJECT:
PI1802W/X AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
14MY Optima (TF)
August 29, 2013 through April 25, 2014
15-18MY Optima (TF/QF/JF/JFa)
14-18MY Sportage (SL/QL)
15-18MY Sorento (XMa/UMa)
April 16, 2014 through July 11, 2018
September 30, 2013 through April 5, 2018
January 3, 2014 through March 7, 2018
PI1803W/X AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
11-13MY Optima (QF/TF)
14MY Optima (QF)
12-14MY Sorento (XMa)
11-13MY Sportage (SL)
August 12, 2010 through September 27, 2013
August 28, 2013 through May 15, 2014
April 19, 2011 through February 10, 2014
December 30, 2010 through August 30, 2013
REQUIRED TOOL:
Tool Name
Tool Part No.
Figure
Comments
Auto-shipped to Dealers in
June 2017 for SC147
Engine Noise Tester
SST
For replacements, contact
Snap-On Business
Solutions
at (888) 542-1011.
GIT1XTDCP005
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Model
Claim
Type
Causal
P/N
Qty.
Opt.
(TF, JF),
Spo.
(SL, QL
V
23060
2G400
0
Opt.
(QF, JFa),
Sor.
(XMa, UMa)
V
23060
2G400
0
Repair
Description
(SA379)
Wiring Harness &
Engine Noise
Inspection
(KMC VIN)
(SA379)
Wiring Harness &
Engine Noise
Inspection
(KMMG VIN)
Labor
Op Code
Op
Time
Replacement
P/N
Qty.
190027R0
0.5
M/H
N/A
N/A
190A10R0
0.5
M/H
N/A
N/A
 NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers
should reference SA379 when accessing the WebDCS system.
TSB: SA379 Multiple Models April 2019