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February 14, 2020 Service bulletin

Pitstop: engine electric water pump (EWP) connector and pigtail issues for DTC U045600

Kia technical service bulletin PS647 for 2017-2020 Kia Niro and 2017-2018, 2020 Kia Niro PHEV.

Bulletin number
PS647
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
PITSTOP: ENGINE ELECTRIC WATER PUMP (EWP) CONNECTOR AND PIGTAIL ISSUES FOR DTC U045600 - This Pitstop provides information regarding DTC U045600 on some 2017-2020MY Niro (P/HEV) vehicles, which may set due to the EWP and/or harness connectors (C102) being contaminated with coolant. In the event that this DTC is set, throughly inspect the EWP and harness connectors which are located behind the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) and are sometimes difficult to see.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 80 complaints in the engine category.

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