# Service bulletin TSB\-015

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10041265
- Published by NHTSA: 2011\-09\-26
- Manufacturer's number: TSB\-015
- Manufacturer's date: 2011\-06\-01
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

## NHTSA's summary

KIA MOTORS: INSTALLING AN ADDITIONAL GROUND CABLE TO THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE SENSOR PROBLEMS. \*RM

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Electrical system, 12\-volt battery

## Vehicles listed

- 2009 KIA AMANTI
- 2010 KIA BORREGO
- 1999 KIA CARNIVAL
- 2011 KIA FORTE
- 2005 KIA LD SPECTRA
- 2011 KIA OPTIMA
- 2011 KIA RIO
- 2004 KIA RIO CINCO
- 2008 KIA RIO5
- 2010 KIA RONDO
- 2011 KIA SEDONA
- 2004 KIA SEDONA EX
- 2003 KIA SEPHIA
- 2011 KIA SORENTO
- 2011 KIA SOUL
- 2009 KIA SPECTRA
- 2006 KIA SPECTRA5
- 2011 KIA SPORTAGE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB\-ELE044R1](/bulletins/10109676.md), 2017-08-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. TSB: HIGH\-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE \- This bulletin outlines the ordering and return procedure for high\-voltage Lithium\-ion batteries equipped on EV/hybrid vehicles \(hereafter referred to as "high\-voltage batteries" or HVBs\). Every Kia\-approved EV/hybrid dealership?s parts and service departments should follow these procedures to ensure the fastest handling time and to minimize the possibility of charge\-backs.
- [PS292](/bulletins/10109653.md), 2017-08-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. PIT STOP: DTC P1B70/P1B74/ P1B96 \- HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SENSOR CIRCUIT FAULT \- When addressing a customer complaint related to a battery warning lamp illuminated in the dash and drivability issues, access GDS to check for any active DTC\(s\). Also, review the BMS \> Current Data to inspect for one or more HEV battery cells showing one \(1\) volt, or more, lower than the than rest of the cells.
- [TSBELE044](/bulletins/10090602.md), 2017-02-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. "TSB: HIGH\-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE \- THIS BULLETIN OUTLINES THE ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE FOR HIGH\-VOLTAGE LITHIUM\-ION BATTERIES FOR OPTIMA HYBRID VEHICLES \(HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS ""HIGH\-VOLTAGE BATTERIES"" OR HVBS\). EVERY KIA\-APPROVED HYBRID DEALERSHIP’S PARTS AND SERVICE DEPARTMENTS SHOULD FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THE FASTEST HANDLING TIME AND TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY OF CHARGE\-BACKS."
- [PS292](/bulletins/10060144.md), 2016-03-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
- [TSB\-020](/bulletins/10042589.md), 2011-12-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. KIA: PERTAINING TO INFORMATION ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL WILL REPLACE THE POSITIVE \(\+\) AND THE NEGATIVE \(\-\). \*PE
- [TSB\-022](/bulletins/10042571.md), 2011-12-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. KIA: PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE TERMINAL ON SOME VEHICLES. \*PE
- [TSB\-023](/bulletins/10042561.md), 2011-12-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. KIA: INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE NEGATIVE \(\-\) AND THE POSITIVE \(\+\) BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL FOR SOME VEHICLES. \*PE
- [TSB\-021](/bulletins/10042558.md), 2011-12-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. KIA: INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED RELATING TO THE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL REPLACEMENT OF THE POSITIVE \(\+\) AND THE NEGATIVE \(\-\) ON SOME VEHICLES. \*PE
- [TSB\-024](/bulletins/10042557.md), 2011-12-17, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. KIA: INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE 12V AUXILIARY BATTERY POSITIVE \(\+\) AND NEGATIVE \(\-\) CABLE TERMINAL ON OPTIMA HYBRID VEHICLES. \*PE
- [TSB\-018](/bulletins/10041949.md), 2011-11-19, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. KIA: INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING INCORRECTLY MARKED TERMINAL BATTERY COVER WITH NEGATIVE SYMBOL ON SOME VEHICLES. \*PE

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