Service Action: Spark Plug Replacement (SA342) (SA342)
Publication date: 2018-04-30Reference number: SA342
Supersedes refnos: ENG186
SERVICE ACTION: SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT (SA342)
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): ENG186, Date of Issue:
April 30, 2018
| KIA: | 2018 Forte (YDm), Rio (SC) |
| GROUP: | Engine |
SERVICE INFORMATION
This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the spark plugs on some 2018MY Forte (YDm), produced from November 21, 2017 through April 12, 2018, and 2018MY Rio (SC) vehicles, both produced from November 22, 2017 through February 6, 2018, which may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ON with DTCs P0300 through P0304 due to the spark plug porcelain cracking during manufacturing. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace all four spark plugs, whether or not the MIL is ON. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
DTCS P0300 - P0304: RANDOM/MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED
NOTE:
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 SA342 .
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 SA342 .
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
- If the MIL is ON, perform a Fault Code Search
with the KDS for any DTCs listed on page 1 and erase and then proceed to step 2 below.
If the MIL is not ON, proceed to step 2 below.
NOTE: A Vehicle Diagnosis Number (VDN) is required for compensation of diagnosis time and clearing of related DTCs. - Replace all four spark plugs by referring to the Removal section of the "Engine Electrical System → Ignition System → Spark Plug → Repair procedures" chapter on the applicable Shop Manual on KGIS.NOTE: Electrode Gap Spec:
0.0394 - 0.0433in (1.0 - 1.1mm)
Plug Tightening Torque Spec:
10.8 - 18.0 lb.ft (14.7 - 24.5 N.m, 1.5 - 2.5 kgf.m) - Start the engine and ensure proper operation of the vehicle with no related DTC(s).NOTE: If a DTC is present but not related to a misfire DTC (P030X), diagnose as necessary.
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE
| Model | Production Date Range |
|---|---|
| Forte (YDm) | November 21, 2017 through April 12, 2018 |
| Rio (SC) | November 22, 2017 through February 6, 2018 |
REQUIRED PART
| Model | Part Name | Part Number | Figure | Qty. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte (YDm) | Spark Plug | 18867 09095QQK | 4 | |
| Rio (SC) | Spark Plug | 18846 10061QQK | 4 |
WARRANTY INFORMATION
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
| Model | Claim Type | Causal P/N | Qty. | Repair Description | Labor Op Code | Op Time | Replacement P/N | Qty. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YDm | V | 18867 09095 | 0 | (SA342) Spark Plug Replacement | 180M01R1 | 0.4 M/H | 18867 09095QQK | 4 |
| (SA342) Spark Plug Replacement with DTC Erase | 180M01R0 | 0.7 M/H | ||||||
| SC | V | 18846 10061 | 0 | (SA342) Spark Plug Replacement | 180M05R1 | 0.4 M/H | 18846 10061QQK | 4 |
| (SA342) Spark Plug Replacement with DTC Erase | 180M05R0 | 0.7 M/H |
NOTE:
Labor Op Codes 180M01R0 and 180M05R0 should only be used when there is MIL ON with an active or history DTC P030X requiring the use of KDS. A VDN is required to claim either labor op codes.
NOTE:
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers should reference SA342
when accessing the WebDCS system.