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2015 KIA FORTE

1.8L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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B2801low severityBody

Steering Column Memory Motor Circuit

on 2015 Kia Forte 1.8L I4 · FWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the memory-adjustable steering column motor circuit.

Symptoms

  • Steering column does not adjust to memory position
  • Column moves erratically
  • Memory tilt/telescope not working
  • Motor noise but no column movement

Common causes

  • Faulty column motor
  • Column memory module fault
  • Wiring damage at steering column
  • Column mechanism binding

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test column motors with direct power
  2. Check memory module output
  3. Inspect column wiring
  4. Check for mechanical binding

Repair notes

Replace steering column motor or memory module.

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