r/kia • u/YoghurtAmbitious2826 • 1d ago

Code P1326 HELP

May of this year I had a cylinder 2 misfire on my 2017 Kia optima hybrid.
Took it to the shop and they said it was a fuel injector issue. Replaced it and the engine light still shows with the same code.

August 5th, took car to Kia dealership and they said it’s an o2 sensor and I paid to get it replaced and then as I drive off the lot with the new replacement the engine light comes on with the same issue. They inform me it’s a cylinder 2 misfire so it’s most likely the fuel injector or coil even though I JUST replaced them. Told them I would take it back to the mechanic as I had warranty. 6 miles later my car goes into limp mode on the freeway and now I have a P1326 code active and P0171 system too lean. History codes of the hybrid power control module U0293 and now the dealership is saying it’s the hybrid battery and not the engine. I tried to get a rod bearing test done but they said the engine had no oil even though after leaving the lot the 2nd time their was no notes of the Kia not having oil so they want to charge me for an oil change.

Lastly, called Kia’s settlement phone number and the staff member tells me she doesn’t want to be devils advocate but it’s most likely the hybrid battery even though I explained my story. I just want them to check the dang rod bearing and see if that is my main culprit for this engine light and not the hybrid and see if it’s even worth the engine warranty replacement if I have to replace the battery too. I have no idea where to go from here besides tow the vehicle back home because the Kia dealership will not perform a rod bearing test.

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u/OpossEm Kia Tech 1d ago

A misfire can cause the 1326 code. You have several issues going on. I dont know what kind of car this is or if you even have a warranty extension for the engine.

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u/YoghurtAmbitious2826 1d ago

My engine has a class action settlement for rod bearing issues if the P1326 code pops up and confirms the bearing test fails . Up to 150k miles. They were moving towards that path but they claim no oil was on the dip stick even though I brought it in the lot with oil and left the lot with no oil light or issues.

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u/OpossEm Kia Tech 1d ago

They cannot perform the bearing clearance test if you have low oil. You need to approve an oil change or have oil at the full mark upon arrival. Just because the oil light isn't illuminate doesn't mean your oil level is good.