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March 17, 2020 Service bulletin

TSB - engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/z)

Kia technical service bulletin PI1803Y/Z_TSB for 2012-2014 Kia Sorento, 2011-2014 Kia Optima and 2011-2013 Kia Sportage.

Bulletin number
PI1803Y/Z_TSB
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB - ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in July 2018 (PI1803, Rev 10, 03/16/2020) titled "€œKnock 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 return to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3,756 complaints in the engine category.

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