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November 6, 2014 Service bulletin

ECM upgrade ? knock improvement

Kia technical service bulletin TSB-ENG131R1 for 2012-2013 Kia Rio.

Bulletin number
TSB-ENG131R1
Component
Electrical system: software
Summary
TSB: ECM UPGRADE ? KNOCK IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information related to an ECM software upgrade for all 2012-2013MY Rio (UB) 1.6L vehicles which may exhibit a knocking or pinging concern under moderate or heavy acceleration, especially while driving on an inclined road.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 33 complaints in the electrical category.

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