NHTSA ID Number: 10128585
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSBTRA072A_R1
TSB/Document Date: 2018-02-12
Summary
TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (UMa), Optima Hybrid
(HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Sportage (QL), Forte (YD), and Sedona (YP) vehicles, equipped with a front wheel drive 6-speed transmission, which may experience the concerns listed below. These concerns may be due to the inhibitor switch not allowing the correct gear position signal to be sent to various control units.
GROUP
TRA
MODEL
2017MY
Multiple Models
NUMBER
DATE
072A (Rev 1, 1/10/2018) December 2017
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH
REPLACEMENT (SA317A)
SUBJECT:
NOTICE
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 the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima
(JFa), Sorento (UMa), Optima Hybrid (HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Sportage (QL),
Forte (YD), and Sedona (YP) vehicles, equipped with a front wheel drive 6-speed transmission,
which may experience the concerns listed below. These concerns may be due to the inhibitor
switch not allowing the correct gear position signal to be sent to various control units. Follow
the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the inhibitor switch. Before conducting the
procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
Symptoms:
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ON with DTC P0705 - Transmission Range Sensor
(TRS) Circuit Malfunction (active or history)
CAN-related DTCs (For both Hybrids: CAN DTC C2243)
Intermittent no crank/no start
Erratic or harsh shifting
EPB and Hold lights illuminated intermittently
Slight engine stumble when placed into Park (‘P’) position after a long drive
No “Key OFF” indicated after placing the selector lever into the ‘P’ position and
depressing the Start/Stop button. Note: When this condition occurs, the ‘P’ position is
not indicated on the instrument cluster.
Model
Production Date
Optima (JFa)
Sorento (UMa)
Optima Hybrid (JF HEV)
Optima Plug-in Hybrid (JF PHEV)
August 29, 2016 through June 15, 2017
June 27, 2016 through April 4, 2017
Sportage (QL)
June 7, 2016 through March 6, 2017
Forte (YD)
June 28, 2016 through March 7, 2017
Sedona (YP)
June 8, 2016 through March 3, 2017
File Under:
Circulate To:
X General Manager
X Service Advisors
X Technicians
X Service Manager
X Parts Manager
X Body Shop Manager
X Fleet Repair
Page 2 of 3
SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A)
NOTICE
A Service Action is a repair program without customer notification that is performed
during the warranty period. Any dealer requesting to perform this repair outside the
warranty period will require DPSM approval.
Repair status for a VIN is provided on WebDCS (Service → Warranty Coverage →
Warranty Coverage Inquiry → Campaign Information). Not completed Recall / Service
Action reports are available on WebDCS (Consumer Affairs → Not Completed Recall
→ Recall VIN → Select Report), which includes a list of affected vehicles.
This issue number is SA317A.
Replacement Procedure:
1. Replace the inhibitor switch by referring
to the “Automatic Transaxle System →
Automatic Transaxle Control System →
Inhibitor Switch → Repair procedures”
chapter of the applicable Shop Manual
on KGIS.
2.
Clear any related DTCs if necessary.
3.
Confirm proper operation of vehicle.
TSB: SA317A (Rev 1) Multiple Models December 2017
Page 3 of 3
SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A)
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
Optima (JFa)
August 29, 2016 through June 15, 2017
Sorento (UMa)
Optima Hybrid (JF HEV)
June 27, 2016 through April 4, 2017
Optima Plug-in Hybrid (JF PHEV)
Sportage (QL)
June 7, 2016 through March 6, 2017
Forte (YD)
June 28, 2016 through March 7, 2017
Sedona (YP)
June 8, 2016 through March 3, 2017
REQUIRED PART:
Part Name
Part Number
Inhibitor
Switch
42700
3B700QQK
Figure
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Model
Claim
Type
Causal
P/N
Qty.
Repair
Description
0
(SA317A)
Inhibitor Switch
Replacement
(SA317A)
Inhibitor Switch
Replacement
(SA317A)
Inhibitor Switch
Replacement
(SA317A)
Inhibitor Switch
Replacement
JFa
UMa
V
JF HEV,
PHEV
QL, YD,
YP
42700
3B700
Labor
Op Code
Op
Time
Replacement
P/N
Qty.
170A63R1
0.4
M/H
42700
3B700QQK
1
170A63R0
0.4
M/H
42700
3B700QQK
1
170133R0
1.4
M/H
42700
3B700QQK
1
170128R0
0.4
M/H
42700
3B700QQK
1
NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers
should reference SA317A when accessing the WebDCS system.
TSB: SA317A (Rev 1) Multiple Models December 2017
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TSB/Document ID: TSBTRA072A_R1
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2018-01-16
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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