# Service bulletin TSBCLI025

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10089824
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-01\-30
- Manufacturer's number: TSBCLI025
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-05\-19
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

## NHTSA's summary

TSB: A/C COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT \- THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE A/C COMPRESSOR ON SOME 2015MY K900 \(KH\) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JOB \#1 THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2014, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE DIMINISHED COOLING PERFORMANCE OR AN INOPERATIVE A/C SYSTEM. TECHNICIANS CAN VALIDATE THIS CONDITION BY OPERATING THE A/C SYSTEM AND BY CHECKING SYSTEM LINE PRESSURE. IF SYSTEM PRESSURES \(HIGH/LOW\) ARE EQUAL; CHECK FOR COMPRESSOR SEIZURE OR FOR A CRACKED COMPRESSOR CASING \(COMPLETE LOSS OF REFRIGERANT\). TO CORRECT THIS CONCERN, REPLACE THE A/C COMPRESSOR, INCLUDING REQUIRED ASSOCIATED PARTS PER THE TABLE ON PAGE 3, BY REFERRING TO THE APPLICABLE WORKSHOP MANUAL ON KGIS.

## 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

Engine, Equipment and accessories, Heating and air conditioning

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 KIA K900

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB\_ENG219\_R1](/bulletins/10220346.md), 2022-09-30, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE \- 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 on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most 2014\-2023MY Kia vehicles \(refer to model list on page 2\). If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance. Refer to TSB ENG241 for 2023MY\~ vehicles equipped with the Oil Life Management System \(OLMS\) feature not included in table on page 2.
- [TSB\_SC130](/bulletins/10183611.md), 2020-12-04, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MULTI\-FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT \(SC130\) \- This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Multi\-Function Switch \(see below\) in certain 2015\~2016MY K900 \(KH\) Luxury V8 vehicles, equipped with LED Headlights, and produced from December 18, 2013 through January 11, 2016. Use of the headlights in AUTO mode over time may result in increased electrical resistance of the contact points, which in turn may affect the operation of the Electronic Control Unit located inside the Multi\-Function Switch. If this occurs, the headlights may flicker and/or intermittently turn off while driving. To correct this condition, follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin. Before conducting the procedure, verify the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
- [TSB\_ELE103](/bulletins/10183609.md), 2020-12-04, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: START STOP BUTTON \(SSB\) INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT \(SA228\) \- This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the start button switch cap and replace the start button switch assembly, if necessary, on certain 2015 MY K900 \(KH\) vehicles, produced from December 18, 2013 through May 12, 2014. The SSB in certain vehicles may cause difficulty starting and/or shutting off the vehicle due to a broken start button switch cap.
- [PS443](/bulletins/10183431.md), 2020-12-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. TSB \- USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS \- This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; \* Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port \* Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source \* Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen \* Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in \* Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter \* No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device
- [PS675](/bulletins/10179255.md), 2020-09-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. PITSTOP \- BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION \- This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
- [TSB\_ENG219](/bulletins/10177751.md), 2020-08-04, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE \- This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance.
- [PS578](/bulletins/10144230.md), 2018-09-10, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. PITSTOP: IDENTIFYING A SEIZED COMPRESSOR \- This Pitstop provides information regarding the diagnosis of an A/C related concern on 2017\-2019MY Sportage \(QL\) and 2015\-2018MY K900 \(KH\) vehicles that may have a seized compressor. To confirm the diagnosis of a seized A/C compressor, visually inspect for a paint mark \(A\) against the limiter in the center of the compressor. If the mark is no longer aligned \(B\), an internal disconnection of the limiter has occurred and the compressor assembly needs to be replaced.
- [PS539](/bulletins/10133170.md), 2018-04-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. PITSTOP \- ENGINE COMPONENT RE\-USE GUIDELINES \- In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
- [VSC156TSB](/bulletins/10126436.md), 2017-12-22, Service bulletin: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. SC156 \- TSB \- Technical Service Bulletin regarding the K900 Seatbelt Anchor Pretensioner Sticker.
- [VSC156QA](/bulletins/10126435.md), 2017-12-22, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER. SC156 \- QUESTION AND ANSWER GUIDE \- Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker FAQs.

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