Service Manual?

[bogie]

Anyone on the board have access to a PDF of the service manual and/or parts manual they are able/willing to share?

@Jason Fox ? @StephenCantrelle ?

 

[bogie]

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@Jason Fox ? @StephenCantrelle ?

 

[Lucas & Craig]

Bump..

@Jason Fox ? @StephenCantrelle ?

I'd have to check. We can only share it if it's public information. KIA not so happy when internals get posted.

 

[bogie]

Understood...

But, KIAUSA always says the dealers are independent and KIAUSA has no control over them... - or at least that's what they told me when I was having major issues with an unscrupulous dealer...

Whatever you might be able to do... Thanks.

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[Lucas & Craig]

Understood...

But, KIAUSA always says the dealers are independent and KIAUSA has no control over them... - or at least that's what they told me when I was having major issues with an unscrupulous dealer...

Whatever you might be able to do... Thanks.

They say that then you post something and get a nastygram.

 

[bogie]

I'm sure...

Lets us know if you find something you can share - a PDF, a link, anything that might help.

Merry Christmas!

 

[TheNip73]

I too would like some kind of a service manual.

mused alldatadiy in the past, but seems they won’t have any of the Telluride info for a few years.

Anyone have any recommendations of other diy sites you can pay/subscribe too? I have no issues paying.

Back in 2004 I paid something like $200 for a 2,000+ page service manual. Saved me way more than that over the 135K miles I owned that one.

 

[TheNip73]

I think I found the best spot for info, not thrilled with the pricing model - fair price for third party service companies, not for the home do it yourselfer.

Kia Global Information System (KGIS)

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[bogie]

IF, and only if, accessing the site would allow a PDF download of the service manual - I'd do the $19 for 72 hour access -- but, need to know that's possible first...

 

[markjenn]

I don't know specifically about the Telluride, but I have seen other Hyundai and Kia models where folks have downloaded the complete service manuals during a relatively short subscription window. Taking the downloads and putting them on a server is, of course, another matter entirely and I won't wade into the legal and ethical issues here.

- Mark

 

[charles eller]

Anyone on the board have access to a PDF of the service manual and/or parts manual they are able/willing to share?

@Jason Fox ? @StephenCantrelle ?

 

[bogie]

Thanks for the maintenance schedule - but looking for the actual service and/or parts manuals...

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[Shermer321]

I have a copy of it. What you looking for? I bought it online from some manual site. Can find out where if your looking to buy a copy.

 

[Shermer321]

Well don't want to get banned giving out internals but can find where I got mine.

Nevermind found it: 2020 Kia Telluride factory repair manual

 

[TheNip73]

So you think that is a real factory manual?

How many pages?

Website looks real and shady at the same time...

 

[markjenn]

There have been a few instances of auto manufacturers authorizing third-parties to distribute OEM service information to consumers, but they're not very common. The Hondas I have owned usually had HELM distribute great service information in printed form - it was a bit expensive, but worth it. But paper manuals are going the way of the Dodo bird.

Most mfgs discourage consumer access to factory service information to force them to rely on their dealers. This has given rise to literally thousands of pirated printed and PDF distributors out there that operate somewhat under the radar and PDFs are often passed around between enthusiasts in forums like this. The distributors may get the service information through proper channels (like the dealership uses or through one-time subscriptions to online material) but then they illegally copy the material and/or organize and illegally distribute the PDFs. The quality and completeness are usually very good.

I know nothing about the manual in this thread, but I'd be skeptical it is authorized by Kia.

Copyright infringement is a serious problem, but on the other hand, mfgs that go out of their way to make getting service information inconvenient, and ridiculously expensive forces the consumer's to look for alternatives. Youtube videos only go so far and there is no substitute for a factory service manual if you're serious about maintaining today's super-complex cars yourself.

- Mark

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[TheNip73]

There have been a few instances of auto manufacturers authorizing third-parties to distribute OEM service information to consumers, but they're not very common. The Hondas I have owned usually had HELM distribute great service information in printed form - it was a bit expensive, but worth it. But paper manuals are going the way of the Dodo bird.

Most mfgs discourage consumer access to factory service information to force them to rely on their dealers. This has given rise to literally thousands of pirated printed and PDF distributors out there that operate somewhat under the radar and PDFs are often passed around between enthusiasts in forums like this. The distributors may get the service information through proper channels (like the dealership uses or through one-time subscriptions to online material) but then they illegally copy the material and/or organize and illegally distribute the PDFs. The quality and completeness are usually very good.

I know nothing about the manual in this thread, but I'd be skeptical it is authorized by Kia.

Copyright infringement is a serious problem, but on the other hand, mfgs that go out of their way to make getting service information inconvenient, and ridiculously expensive forces the consumer's to look for alternatives. Youtube videos only go so far and there is no substitute for a factory service manual if you're serious about maintaining today's super-complex cars yourself.

- Mark

Well put.

Back in 2004 I was able to buy the printed manual for my Acura TL directly from Acura.

Best money I ever spent.

I would love to do the same for the Kia, but truthfully, there are a lot of things on this car I won’t be able to do myself, due to how tied into the electronics many things are.

 

[Lionbreath]

I bit the bullet and purchased the manuals from factory-manuals.com. I bought both:
• 2021 Kia Telluride repair manual X 1
• 2021 Kia Telluride wiring diagrams (ETM) X 1

Although the site seems questionable, as mentioned in this thread, it apparently is legit. It asks for your VIN when placing your oder. You get a confirmation email with a login for tracking your order. Tracking? Well it takes them 12 to 48 hours to produce your manual in pdf format. Not sure what that's about but I received an email when it was ready for download. The download includes all the finite specifications for your build (based on your VIN), followed by a copy of the owner's manual and then a complete service and repair manual in pdf format.

I've ordered service manuals for previous vehicles and they are always in some sort of proprietary format and are difficult to navigate. You unzip a file which opens a ton of folders with unfamiliar naming conventions. Luckily you find an index file to hunt for the right folder when serching the manual. Factory-manuals.com apparently transcribes the proprietary dealer manual into a consumer usable pdf. To say this is legal or not I don't know but they have a large presence on the web and they use TrustPilot for their ratings which may be questionable.

All in all I couldn't find another source for a Kia Telluride service and repair manual. At least now I have one and it appears to be complete.

 

[qwikhit]

Probably going to get a ton of “hey man can you look this up for me” requests

 

[TheNip73]

I bit the bullet and purchased the manuals from factory-manuals.com. I bought both:
• 2021 Kia Telluride repair manual X 1
• 2021 Kia Telluride wiring diagrams (ETM) X 1

Although the site seems questionable, as mentioned in this thread, it apparently is legit. It asks for your VIN when placing your oder. You get a confirmation email with a login for tracking your order. Tracking? Well it takes them 12 to 48 hours to produce your manual in pdf format. Not sure what that's about but I received an email when it was ready for download. The download includes all the finite specifications for your build (based on your VIN), followed by a copy of the owner's manual and then a complete service and repair manual in pdf format.

I've ordered service manuals for previous vehicles and they are always in some sort of proprietary format and are difficult to navigate. You unzip a file which opens a ton of folders with unfamiliar naming conventions. Luckily you find an index file to hunt for the right folder when serching the manual. Factory-manuals.com apparently transcribes the proprietary dealer manual into a consumer usable pdf. To say this is legal or not I don't know but they have a large presence on the web and they use TrustPilot for their ratings which may be questionable.

All in all I couldn't find another source for a Kia Telluride service and repair manual. At least now I have one and it appears to be complete.

I think this is the legit route to get the info:

Kia Global Information System (KGIS)

kiatechinfo.snapon.com

How do the manuals you got look? Seem detailed and usable. I always get a factory manual when I can. Saves me money in the long run.