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2017 Kia Forte EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
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- Different variant/trim
- Section 1 (Charging System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 2 (Automatic Transaxle System - General Information - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 3 (Clutch System)
- Section 4 (Manual Transaxle Control System)
- Section 5 (Manual Transaxle System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 6 (Engine Cooling System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 7 (Engine Control System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 8 (Timing System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 9 (Clutch & Brake - 2.0L MPI Nu (A6GF1))
- Section 10 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L MPI Nu (2 Of 3))
- Section 11 (Evaporative Emission Control System - 1.6L T & 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 12 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 13 (Fuel Delivery System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 14 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 15 (Drive Belt System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 16 (Engine Mechanical System - General Information - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 17 (Starting System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 18 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L MPI Nu (3 Of 3))
- Section 19 (Intake And Exhaust System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 20 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L MPI Nu (1 Of 3))
- Section 21 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 22 (Manual Transaxle System - General Information - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 23 (Ignition System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 24 (Automatic Transaxle System - 2.0L MPI Nu (A6GF1))
- Section 25 (Emission Control System - General Information - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 26 (Hydraulic System - 2.0L MPI Nu (A6GF1))
- Section 27 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 28 (Cylinder Block - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 29 (Lubrication System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 30 (Automatic Transaxle Control System - 2.0L MPI Nu (A6GF1))
- Different car
- Section 1 (Engine And Transmission Assembly (R & I) - 1.6L T)
- Section 2 (Engine Cooling System - 1.6L T)
- Section 3 (Charging System - 1.6L T)
- Section 4 (Intake And Exhaust System - 1.6L T)
- Section 5 (Manual Transaxle System - 1.6L T)
- Section 6 (Timing System - 1.6L T)
- Section 7 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 1.6L T)
- Section 8 (Fuel Delivery System - 1.6L T)
- Section 9 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 1.6L T)
- Section 10 (Engine Control System - 1.6L T)
- Section 11 (Automatic Transaxle System Diagnosis - 1.6L T)
- Section 12 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L T)
- Section 13 (Starting System - 1.6L T)
- Section 14 (Tail Gate)
- Section 15 (Lubrication System - 1.6L T)
- Section 16 (Ignition System - 1.6L T)
- Section 17 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L T (2 Of 3))
- Section 18 (Dual Clutch System - 1.6L T)
- Section 19 (Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System - 1.6L T)
- Section 20 (Dual Clutch Transmission Control System - 1.6L T)
- Section 21 (Manual Transaxle System - General Information - 1.6L T)
- Section 22 (Engine Mechanical System - General Information - 1.6L T)
- Section 23 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L T (3 Of 3))
- Section 24 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L T (1 Of 3))
- Section 25 (Tires/Wheels)
- Section 26 (Crash Pad)
- Section 27 (MULTIFUNCTION Switch)
- Section 28 (Heater And A/C Control Unit)
- Section 29 (Audio System)
- Section 30 (Lighting System)
- Section 31 (Manual Transaxle System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 32 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 33 (Intake And Exhaust System - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 34 (Charging System - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 35 (Cowl Top Cover)
- Section 36 (Manual Transaxle System - General Information - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 37 (Driveshaft Assembly)
- Section 38 (Fuel Delivery System - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 39 (Front Suspension System & Front Alignment)
- Section 40 (Ignition System - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 41 (DTC Index)
- Section 42 (Automatic Transaxle System - 2.0L MPI Nu (A6GF1))
- Section 43 (Engine Cooling System - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 44 (Automatic Transaxle Control System - 2.0L MPI Nu (A6GF1))
- Section 45 (Hydraulic System - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 46 (Fuel Delivery System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 47 (Rear Seat Assembly)
- Section 48 (Hood Assembly)
- Section 49 (Automatic Transaxle System - General Information - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 50 (Interior Trim)
- Section 51 (Dual Clutch Transmission Control System - 1.6L T)
- Section 52 (Charging System - 1.6L T)
- Section 53 (Engine And Transmission Assembly (R & I) - 1.6L T)
- Section 54 (Intake And Exhaust System - 1.6L T)
- Section 55 (Floor Console)
- Section 56 (Front Seat Belt)
- Section 57 (Front Seat Assembly)
- Section 58 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 59 (Engine Starting System - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 60 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 61 (Immobilizer System)
- Section 62 (Engine Control System - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 63 (Front Door Assembly)
- Section 64 (Automatic Transaxle System Diagnosis - 1.6L T (2 Of 2))
- Section 65 (General Information)
- Section 66 (Blind Spot Detection System Diagnosis)
- Section 67 (Engine Control System - 1.6L T)
- Section 68 (Engine Control System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 69 (Body Control Module (BCM))
- Section 70 (Blind Spot Detection System (BSD))
- Section 71 (Mirrors)
- Section 72 (Air Conditioning System)
- Section 73 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L GDI (1 Of 3))
- Section 74 (Intake And Exhaust System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 75 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 76 (Smart Key System)
- Section 77 (Automatic Transaxle Control System - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 78 (Ignition System - 1.6L T)
- Section 79 (Auto Headlamp Leveling System Diagnosis)
- Section 80 (Auto Head Lamp Leveling Device)
- Section 81 (Front Bumper And Radiator Grille)
- Section 82 (Timing System - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 83 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 84 (Lubrication System - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 85 (Manual Transaxle System - General Information - 1.6L T)
- Section 86 (Rear Door Assembly)
- Section 87 (Power Windows)
- Section 88 (Airbag Modules & Clock Spring)
- Section 89 (Motor Driven Power Steering System)
- Section 90 (Engine Electrical System - General Information - 1.6L T)
- Section 91 (Rear Bumper)
- Section 92 (Trunk Trim)
- Section 93 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L T)
- Section 94 (Engine Starting System - 1.6L T)
- Section 95 (Fuel Delivery System - 1.6L T)
- Section 96 (Engine Cooling System - 1.6L T)
- Section 97 (Cluster Module Diagnosis)
- Section 98 (Indicators And Gauges)
- Section 99 (Timing System - 1.6L T)
- Section 100 (Cylinder Head Assembly - 1.6L T)
- Section 101 (Roof Trim)
- Section 102 (Autonomous Emergency Braking System Diagnosis)
- Section 103 (Hydraulic System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 104 (Rear Suspension System & Rear Alignment)
- Section 105 (Brake System)
- Section 106 (Rear Axle Assembly)
- Section 107 (Trunk Lid)
- Section 108 (Engine Cooling System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 109 (Clutch System)
- Section 110 (Windshield Wiper/Washer System)
- Section 111 (Body Side Molding)
- Section 112 (Tail Gate Assembly)
- Section 113 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L GDI (2 Of 3))
- Section 114 (Evaporative Emission Control System - 1.6L T & 2.0L (VIN 7))
- Section 115 (Smart Junction Block Diagnosis)
- Section 116 (Rear Window Glass)
- Section 117 (Hands Free System)
- Section 118 (Drive Belt System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 119 (Charging System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 120 (Engine Starting System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 121 (Ignition System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 122 (Manual Transaxle System - 1.6L T)
- Section 123 (Crankcase Emission Control System - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 124 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L GDI (3 Of 3))
- Section 125 (Electric Stability Program Diagnosis)
- Section 126 (Automatic Transaxle System - 2.0L GDI)
- Section 127 (Smart Key Unit Diagnosis)
- Section 128 (Multi Function Camera Diagnosis)
- Section 129 (Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS))
- Section 130 (Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) & Sensors)
- Section 131 (Dual Clutch System - 1.6L T)
- Section 132 (Dual Clutch Transmission System (DCT) - 1.6L T)
- Section 133 (Steering Wheel)
- Section 134 (Fuses And Relays)
- Section 135 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System Diagnosis)
- Section 136 (Airbag System Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 137 (Immobilizer Diagnosis)
- Section 138 (Airbag System Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 139 (Lubrication System - 1.6L T)
- Section 140 (Body Electrical System - General Information)
- Section 141 (Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) System)
- Section 142 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L T (4 Of 4))
- Section 143 (Maintenance)
- Section 144 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System)
- Section 145 (Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) System)
- Section 146 (Air Conditioning System Diagnosis)
- Section 147 (Automatic Transaxle System Diagnosis - 2.0L)
- Section 148 (Body Control Module Diagnosis)
- Section 149 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L T (2 Of 4))
- Section 150 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L T (3 Of 4))
- Section 151 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L MPI Nu (1 Of 4))
- Section 152 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L MPI Nu (2 Of 4))
- Section 153 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L MPI Nu (4 Of 4))
- Section 154 (Motor Driven Power Steering System Diagnosis)
- Section 155 (Occupant Classification System Diagnosis)
- Section 156 (Power Seat Module Diagnosis)
- Section 157 (Smart Key Code Saving Diagnosis)
- Section 158 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I) - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 159 (Automatic Transaxle System - General Information - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 160 (Exhaust Emission Control System - 2.0L MPI Nu)
- Section 161 (Button Engine Start System)
- Section 162 (Hybrid Control System - General Information)
- Section 163 (Intake And Exhaust System)
- Section 164 (Rear Seat Assembly)
- Section 165 (Interior Trim)
- Section 166 (High Voltage Battery Cooling System)
- Section 167 (High Voltage Battery System)
- Section 168 (High Voltage Battery Control System)
- Section 169 (Blind Spot Detection Diagnosis - Left)
- Section 170 (Blind Spot Detection System (BSD))
- Section 171 (Hybrid Control System)
- Section 172 (Engine Control System)
- Section 173 (Clutch System)
- Section 174 (Brake System - General Information)
- Section 175 (Active Air Flap Diagnosis)
- Section 176 (Low Voltage Dc/Dc Converter (LDC))
- Section 177 (Floor Console)
- Section 178 (Front Bumper And Radiator Grille)
- Section 179 (Front Seat Assembly)
- Section 180 (Seat Electrical)
- Section 181 (Crash Pad)
- Section 182 (Electronic Stability Program (Esp) System)
- Section 183 (Body Side Molding)
- Section 184 (Lighting System)
- Section 185 (Heater And A/C Control Unit)
- Section 186 (Rear Bumper)
- Section 187 (Engine Electrical System - General Information)
- Section 188 (Power Windows)
- Section 189 (Steering Wheel)
- Section 190 (Cowl Top Cover)
- Section 191 (Immobilizer System)
- Section 192 (Smart Key System)
- Section 193 (Engine Cooling System)
- Section 194 (Engine And Transaxle Assembly (R & I))
- Section 195 (Fuel Delivery System)
- Section 196 (Lubrication System)
- Section 197 (Timing System)
- Section 198 (Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS))
- Section 199 (Liftgate Assembly)
- Section 200 (Indicators And Gauges)
- Section 201 (Immobilizer System Diagnosis)
- Section 202 (Front Door Assembly)
- Section 203 (Rear Door Assembly)
- Section 204 (Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Assembly)
- Section 205 (Hybrid Motor System - General Information)
- Section 206 (Drive Belt System)
- Section 207 (Amplifier Diagnosis)
- Section 208 (Battery Management System Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 209 (Virtual Engine Sound System Diagnosis)
- Section 210 (Airbag System Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 211 (Power Seat Module Diagnosis)
- Section 212 (Evaporative Emission Control System)
- Section 213 (Dual Clutch Transmission Control System)
- Section 214 (Front Suspension System)
- Section 215 (Hybrid Motor Control System)
- Section 216 (Fuses And Relays)
- Section 217 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System Diagnosis)
- Section 218 (HEV Motor Control System Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 219 (Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) And Sensors)
- Section 220 (Windshield Wiper/Washer System)
- Section 221 (Motor Driven Power Steering System)
- Section 222 (MULTIFUNCTION Switch)
- Section 223 (Airbag Modules And Clock Spring)
- Section 224 (Heater System)
- Section 225 (General Information)
- Section 226 (Smart Key Code Saving Diagnosis)
- Section 227 (Active Hydraulic Boost (AHB) System)
- Section 228 (Tires/Wheels/Wheel Alignment)
- Section 229 (Engine Mechanical System - General Information)
- Section 230 (Dual Clutch Transmission System - General Information)
- Section 231 (Driveshaft Assembly)
- Section 232 (Hybrid Motor Assembly)
- Section 233 (Cylinder Head Assembly)
- Section 234 (Air Conditioning System)
- Section 235 (Ignition System)
- Section 236 (Smart Cruise Control System)
- Section 237 (Assist Emergency Braking (AEB) System)
- Section 238 (Body Electrical System - General Information)
- Section 239 (Air Conditioning System Diagnosis)
- Section 240 (Airbag System Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 241 (Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning - General Information)
- Section 242 (Audio System)
- Section 243 (ESC/AHB Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 244 (Button Engine Start System)
- Section 245 (Blind Spot Detection Diagnosis - Right)
- Section 246 (Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) System)
- Section 247 (Roof Trim)
- Section 248 (Cluster Module Diagnosis)
- Section 249 (Driver Door Module Diagnosis)
- Section 250 (Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) System Diagnosis)
- Section 251 (Body Control Module (BCM))
- Section 252 (Assist Door Module Diagnosis)
- Section 253 (Hybrid Motor Cooling System)
- Section 254 (Integrated Body Control Unit Diagnosis)
- Section 255 (Occupant Classification System Diagnosis)
- Section 256 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (6 Of 6))
- Section 257 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (2 Of 6))
- Section 258 (Dual Clutch Transmission Diagnosis (2 Of 2))
- Section 259 (Multi Function Camera Diagnosis)
- Section 260 (Charging System)
- Section 261 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (4 Of 6))
- Section 262 (Engine Control/Fuel System - General Information)
- Section 263 (Parking Guide System Diagnosis)
- Section 264 (Smart Key Unit Diagnosis)
- Section 265 (Steering System - General Information)
- Section 266 (Power Steering System Diagnosis)
- Section 267 (Wireless Power Charger Diagnosis)
- Section 268 (HEV Control System Diagnosis)
- Section 269 (Integrated Gateway Power Module Diagnosis)
- Section 270 (DTC Index)
- Section 271 (HEV Motor Control System Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 272 (Dual Clutch Transmission Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 273 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (3 Of 6))
- Section 274 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (1 Of 6))
- Section 275 (Engine Control System Diagnosis (5 Of 6))
- Section 276 (Battery Management System Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 277 (ESC/AHB Diagnosis (1 Of 2))
- Section 278 (Automatic Transaxle System Diagnosis - 1.6L T (1 Of 2))
- Section 279 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 1.6L T (1 Of 4))
- Section 280 (Engine Control System Diagnosis - 2.0L MPI Nu (3 Of 4))
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- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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