2018 • VOLUME 21, ISSUE 3

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
1 KDS Quick Tip: Copy Data to a Flash Drive

6 Clock Concerns on UVO eServices (UVO 3.0)

2 Techline FAQs

7 Android Auto Connectivity Issues After Android 8.0 Update (Oreo)

2 Latest Technical Service Bulletins, Service Actions
and Campaigns

8 Technician Satisfaction Survey Raffle - 2018 2nd Qtr

3 New Technology: Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
4 Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Overview

9 Test Your Tech Times Knowledge Wordsearch
10 Cooling System and Radiator Cap Pressure Test
11 Plug-In Vehicles - Charging or Range Issue?

5 Wiper Synchronized Autolight Control Logic

12 Kia Smart Battery Tester FAQ

5 Stinger Wiper Blade Maintenance Mode

13 GIT Helpdesk FAQ

5 Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

13 Test Your Tech Times Knowledge Wordsearch Solution

KDS QUICK TIP: COPY DATA TO A FLASH DRIVE
Have you ever needed to copy a data file, image or flight
recording directly from KDS to a flash drive?
It is very simple and easy to accomplish: attach the OTG
(On The Go) cable (Part# G1XDDCA005) & flash drive and
follow the steps 1 through 6.
1. From the home screen, select
the Recorded Data button.

5. Instead, click on the Tablet to Flash Drive icon.

6. When the export screen appears, Click OK.
Your File(s) are now being copied to the Flash Drive.

2. When the Recorded Data
screen appears, select the
vehicle (model code) and then
select the VIN for the file you
want to copy.
3. N
otice that in the upper left
corner of the screen there
is a check mark in a box
icon. Click on this icon.

4. Now check the file(s) you want to copy to the flash drive.
(Do not click on the
FILE OPEN button at
the bottom of the
screen).

When copying is complete, remove the adapter cable and
the flash drive. Data copy is complete!
Part Name

Item

Comment

G1XDDCA005

USB OTG
Cable 5P

To order, contact Snap-On
Business Solutions at (888)
542-1011 or KiaSpecialTools.com

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TECH TIMES • Vol 21, No. 3•2018

TECHLINE FAQs

A

The video may be too large due to the technician recording unnecessary
information.
How to prevent this concern: provide only the necessary information
(problem with the engine and the VIN plate).
https://www.kiatechinfo.com/local_bulletin/view.aspx?menu_
id=315&docu_no=4092&search_param=%7B%7D&page_no=1

Q

If I am reporting a concern for a new model or
creating a case for a service alert or a repeat
repair that does not need diagnosis, what type of
case should I open?

A

A quality review case is needed. Please indicate in your QR case if it is
a Service Alert , check the ‘Repeat Repair/Vehicle Down’ box (whichever
is applicable) and document the information in the case notes for the
agent that will take possession of your case.

Q

I unlocked my doors and noticed my smart trunk
will not work.

A

Smart trunk will be disabled for 30 seconds after the doors are unlocked,
and if a door is opened it will be disabled until the doors are locked again.

A

Techline now has the ability to create PWA cases for the technician
based off of the repair assistance case. All necessary validation
information will need to be attached in the assistance case before the
PWA case can be created. Once all information is gathered, the agent
assigned to the case will create the PWA case.

Q

Why does it take so long to attach a video to the
tech line case?

Q

Why am I being asked to attach a WRTY-143 or
WRTY-127 form to a repair assistance case?

LATEST TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS, SERVICE ACTIONS AND CAMPAIGNS
SST 060

BSD/BCW Troubleshooting & Angle Measurement (Multiple Vehicles)

SST 040r1

Compressor Diagnosis Tool Introduction (Multiple Vehicles)

GEN 051r7

Navigation Map Upgrade - Customer Retail (Multiple Vehicles)

ELE 150

Service Action: Battery Management System Logic Improvement (17-18MY DE HEV)

ENG 177Cr4

Service Action: 2.4L Engine Start Logic Improvement (18MY UMa)

ELE 134r1

Combination TSB/SA: Battery Management System (BMS) Logic Improvement (15-16MY PSEV)

SC 164

Power Sliding Door Actuation Logic Improvement (15-18MY YP)

SC 163

Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) Inspection, Repair or Replacement (17MY DE HEV)

Vehicle servicing performed by untrained persons could
result in damage to the vehicle.

• Vehicle servicing performed by untrained persons could
result in injury to those persons or to others.
• Always take proper and necessary safety precautions
when performing any type of service on a vehicle.
• The Kia technician newsletter (Tech Times) is intended
for use by professional Kia automotive technicians only.
It is written to inform technicians of conditions that may
occur on some vehicles. Trained Kia technicians have the
equipment, tools, safety instructions, publications and
expertise to help perform the job correctly.

The topics covered in this newsletter are designed to assist you with the diagnosis
and repair of specific vehicle conditions. Just because a condition is described in this
newsletter, do not assume that it applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have
that condition. In all cases, the procedures in the applicable Service Manual and/or
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual or on KGIS should be performed first.
The information and specifications provided in this document were accurate at the
time of development. Kia reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Copyright © 2018 Kia Motors America, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, stored electronically, or transmitted in any form or
by any means without prior written approval from Kia Motors America, Inc. ("KMA").
KMA reserves the right to make any changes in the descriptions, specifications, or
procedures at any time.

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TECH TIMES • Vol 21, No. 3•2018

NEW TECHNOLOGY: GASOLINE PARTICULATE FILTER (GPF)
Published by Kia Motors

Operation Principle:

America, Inc. and produced

In the near future Kia vehicles will come equipped
with Gas Particulate Filters (GPF), these GPF's
help to filter Particulate Material (PM) from the
exhaust gas using an integrated Particulate
filter in the Catalytic Converter. GPF have been
developed and offer an effective route to reduce
the number of ultrafine particles under all driving
conditions.

by Kia University.
All rights reserved.
Director, Kia University
David Wobst

Tech Times Editor
Lewis Thompson

Production Coordinator
Carlos Sicairos

The operating temperature of a gasoline engine
is higher than a diesel engine. When the internal
temperature is over 1022° Fahrenheit, filtered
PM burns itself. Normally the component of

PM is carbon. It purifies to CO2 after a chemical
reaction. The GPF is integrated within the
Catalytic Converter (shown below).
Front / Rear Temperature Sensor
The system includes a Front and Rear
Temperature sensor to monitor the exhaust
gas temperature differential. The ECU checks
whether the GPF is in normal operating condition
by comparing the temperature sensor values
with a modified value. If the system is abnormal
the ECU will set a DTC and turn on the MIL.

Cell Plug

Soot

GPF Purifies PM:

HC
CO

Tech Times Contributors
CO2 NO

Shari Brady

Soot

GPF Integrated Catalytic Converter

David Brisky
David Harvey
Dan Howells

Gasoline
engine

Front Temp.
Sensor

Rear Temp.
Sensor

Filtered
SOOT

Jason Lee
Kevin Kim
Chris Risdon

SOOT burning equation:

Robert Scholer

C + O2 = CO2

Carlos Sicairos

Burn at over 1022° Fahrenheit
Technical Editors
Lewis Thompson
Neem Van der Reest

Exhaust Gas
Flow

Increasing Differential
Pressure (Pressure loss)

The GPF is integrated in catalytic converter to purify PM in exhaust gas.
Engineering Support &
Technical Writer

GPF vs. DPF Differences:
Category

GPF (Gasoline)

DPF (Diesel)

Differential Pressure sensor

Not applied

Applied

Technical Writers

Temperature Sensor

Applied

Applied

Henry Nguyen

Fuel post injection

Not applied

Applied

Indicator

Not applied

DPF Indicator Applied

FILTER regeneration

By exhaust gas heat

By fuel post injection

De SOx regeneration

Not applied

Applied

Neem Van der Reest

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INTELLIGENT VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (IVT) OVERVIEW
The Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) is also known as the more familiar Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT). It is optional
in the 2019 Forte and uses a chain belt to minimize the “rubber band” feel of a conventional CVT.
Category

IVT (COGF1)

6-Speed AT (A6GF1-2)

6-Speed AT (A6MF1-2)

Allowed Torque (lb-ft)

132.3

130.2

159.1

Overall Length (in)

13.81

14.49

14.68

Outer View

Features

*Actual mileage will vary with