Kia Motors And B.R.A.K.E.S. Expand Schedule Of Free Defensive Driving Classes For Teens Throughout The Midwest
In a region with nearly 2 million potential new drivers between the ages of 16 and 20, expanded B.R.A.K.E.S. training programs will be conducted beginning mid-August in major metropolitan areas.
KIA Codes P0171, P0446, P0507 and P2187
Learn how to diagnose a too-lean emissions issue on a 2006 Kia Rio model.
Import Insights: Kia
Kia places third in the J.D. Power APEAL study, and they introduce the 2017 Kia Cadenza.
Kia Tech Tip: Grinding Noise When Applying Brakes
Some vehicles may experience a squeaking or grinding noise originating from the front or rear disc brakes when the brake is applied. The concern may be related to the brake pads sticking and not moving freely in the slides due to lack of lubrication and/or corrosion.
2010-2013 Kia Soul Brake Repair
The 2010-2013 Kia Soul has one of the most trouble-free brake systems on the market. The Kia Soul’s front brakes are single-piston floating calipers. The rear brakes can be either drums or discs with the parking brake in the hat. These are the same brakes found on many other Kia vehicles.
MAHLE Service Solutions Outfits Kia Dealers With TechPRO Integrated ArcticPRO ACX1299 A/C Unit
MAHLE Service Solutions recently completed an agreement with Kia Motors America (KMA) to supply its more than 750 dealerships across the U.S. with the ArcticPRO ACX1299 A/C machine, a specialized version of the ArcticPRO ACX1285.
Kia Driveability Diagnostics: Chasing Intermittent Gremlins
Our initial inspection had us looking for codes with an enhanced scanner in the hope we’d find a code that may give us a hint on where to start with this one. We found no codes, but we just didn’t take off the scanner and go back to scratching our heads. One of the things I’m always telling my techs is to use the information that the scanner offers when diagnosing a driveability issue. Even if there are no codes present, the data list will give you a good real-time look at what’s happening with the computer-controlled systems.
Kia Tech Tip: Brake Light On, Broken Tachometer, Speedometer Inoperative
The customer states the red brake light is illuminated on the instrument cluster. The customer also states the tachometer and speedometer will intermittently not work. Confirmed the customer’s concern and found the brake light on the instrument cluster was illuminated and the tachometer and the speedometer were intermittently inoperative. Removed the center console, inspected the emergency brake switch and found when the emergency brake was pulled up, the tachometer became unresponsive.
Kia Preventive Maintenance
Import Specialist Bob Dowie takes a look at the Kia line of vehicles, focusing on common problems and maintenance items that will have them finding their way to your bays. Kia continues to offer a reliable, affordable vehicle lineup that provides import specialist techs with plenty of opportunities for maintenance and repair.
Kia Tech Tip: TPMS Sensors And Electrical Interference
Some non-OEM electrical products including, but not limited to, some aftermarket in-dash navigation systems originally intended for non-U.S. markets, may emit electrical noise in the 315MHz frequency band and may cause the TPMS low pressure/malfunction indicator light to illuminate.
