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January 28, 2019 Service bulletin

Engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI1802W/x)

Kia technical service bulletin VPI1802WX_TSB_R2 for 2015-2018 Kia Sorento, 2014-2018 Kia Optima and 2014-2018 Kia Sportage.

Bulletin number
VPI1802WX_TSB_R2
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1802W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1802, Rev 5, 12/20/2018) titled ?Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement?. Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (?DTC?), P1326.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3,861 complaints in the engine category.

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