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June 26, 2023 Service bulletin

Theta 2.4L MPI - knock sensor detection system (ksds) ECU logic improvement (PI2103)

Kia technical service bulletin PI2103_TSB_R1 for 2011, 2013 Kia Sportage.

Bulletin number
PI2103_TSB_R1
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: THETA 2.4L MPI - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2103) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. This update is for certain 2011 and 2013MY Sportage (SL) vehicles equipped with Theta 2.4L MPI engines, produced from May 6, 2010 through October 7, 2013.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 397 complaints in the engine category.

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