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May 19, 2014 Service bulletin

Pit stop: DTC P1B70/P1B74/ P1B96 - high voltage battery sensor circuit fault

Kia technical service bulletin PS292 for 2011-2014 Kia Optima Hybrid.

Bulletin number
PS292
Component
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Summary
PIT STOP: DTC P1B70/P1B74/ P1B96 - HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SENSOR CIRCUIT FAULT - When addressing a customer complaint related to a battery warning lamp illuminated in the dash and drivability issues, access GDS to check for any active DTC(s). Also, review the BMS > Current Data to inspect for one or more HEV battery cells showing one (1) volt, or more, lower than the than rest of the cells.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 59 complaints in the electrical category.

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