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Kia Forte 2017–2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin PI2106YZ_TSB · NHTSA communication 10210583 · issued Apr 21, 2022

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2017–2018
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2106Y/Z) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published (PI2106) titled â  Nu 2.0L GDI - Knock Sensor Detection System ECU Logic Improvementâ  . Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below return to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1326 (Knock Signal Range/Performance).

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.