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October 14, 2014 Service bulletin

Pitstop: no start or hard to start concerns

Kia technical service bulletin PS354 for 2014-2015 Kia Forte.

Bulletin number
PS354
Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Summary
PITSTOP: NO START OR HARD TO START CONCERNS - Some 2014~2015MY Forte Koup / 5 DR equipped with a 1.6L GDI Turbo and produced before July 14, 2014, may experience a hard to start concern or idle rpm fluctuations while stationary. If you encounter any of these concerns, check for white residue build up in the High Pressure Fuel Pump Inlet (see image below) which may cause a restriction and loss of fuel volume to the injectors.

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