2015 Kia SOUL Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2
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Mar 24, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB-ELE129R1
NHTSA communication ID: 10109829
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: UVO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA277) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the UVO software on some 2015MY Soul (PS), Sportage (SL), Optima (TF, QF), Forte (YD), and Sorento (XMa) vehicles to incorporate Bluetooth and Voice Recognition improvements.
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: AUDIO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA276) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the audio software on some 2015MY Soul (PS), Sportage (SL), Optima (TF, QF), Forte (YD), and Sorento (XMa) vehicles to incorporate Bluetooth and Voice Recognition improvements.
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TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the specific model, the HVAC control head monitors ambient temperature and/or cabin humidity to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature or higher cabin humidity, the defogging logic may automatically switch ON the A/C, and/or set the air intake mode to Fresh Air. If the user changes these settings, the defogging logic will take control again after 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the procedure in this publication.
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU UPGRADE - DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280) - This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software upgrade for some 2012-2016MY Rio (UB), 2014-2016 Soul (PS), and 2012-2013MY Soul (AM) vehicles, which may have a MIL on with DTC P0441: Evaporative Emissions System Incorrect Purge Flow.
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PITSTOP: INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER OR HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION ? RESTRICTED FUEL LINE - Customers may experience an intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon acceleration. The malfunction indicator lamp may not illuminate or DTC P0087 may be stored (history). This is possibly due to a restricted low pressure fuel line. DTC P0087: Fuel Rail/System Pressure ? Too Low
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TSB: INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD NOISE REPAIR - This bulletin provides information relating to some 2014-2015MY Soul (PS) vehicles, produced from July 21, 2013 to February 14, 2015, which may experience a rattle sound from the upper area of the instrument panel during turns or while driving over bumps or rough roads. This sound may be more prevalent during cold temperatures.
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COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: ECU UPGRADE ? DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280) - This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software upgrade for some 2012-2016MY Rio (UB), 2014-2016 Soul (PS), and 2012-2013MY Soul (AM) vehicles, which may have a MIL on with DTC P0441: Evaporative Emissions System Incorrect Purge Flow. To correct this condition, the ECU should be reprogrammed using the KDS download as described in this bulletin.
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PITSTOP: MANUAL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST FOR HARD TO FIND/SMALL LEAKS - If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457 (Evaporative Emissions System-Leak detected) and the evaporative (EVAP) leak self-test resulted in NTF, a manual EVAP test is recommended.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.
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TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.
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PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipped with a sunroof, a ventilation logic has been applied in order to prevent exhaust gases flowing into the vehicle due to the pressure difference (inside vs outside) that is generated when driving with the sunroof open. This logic allows the system to automatically switch from RECIRCULATION to FRESH mode when the sunroof is open.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
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TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.?
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TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
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PITSTOP: HVAC RECEIVER/DRYER - DESICCANT REPLACEMENT - IN THE EVENT OF A HVAC SYSTEM CONCERN IN WHICH METAL PARTICLES OR SHARDS HAVE CONTAMINATED THE SYSTEM, THE DESICCANT OR THE ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE ALL METAL CONTAMINANTS FROM THE RECEIVER/DRYER DURING THE A/C FLUSHING PROCEDURE. REFER TO THE INCLUDED TABLE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON COMPONENT REPLACEMENT BY MODEL. IF YOU SUSPECT A PLUGGED EXPANSION VALVE, THE INLET SCREENS CAN BE CLEANED. IF THE VALVE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN INLET SCREEN AND IS RESTRICTED, THE EXPANSION VALVE MAY ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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TSB: ECM UPGRADE MIL ON WITH DTC P0128 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2015MY SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 18, 2014 THROUGH MAY 31, 2015, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM-RELATED DTC: P0128. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, THE ECM SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED USING THE GDS/KDS DOWNLOAD AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VIN FALLS WITHIN THE PRODUCTION RANGES BY CONSULTING THE TABLE ON PAGE 6. FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THE LATEST REFLASH HAS BEEN DONE TO A VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON, VERIFY ROM ID USING THE TABLES IN THIS TSB.
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TSB: ANDROID AUTO/APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.
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COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA)/(UMA), OPTIMA (TF HEV), FORTE (YD), SPORTAGE (SL) 2015~2016MY SEDONA (YP), AND 2014-2015(MY) OPTIMA (QT/TF) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS INCOMING RING VOLUME TOO LOUD COMPLAINTS WHEN USING CERTAIN SMARTPHONES (NON-IPHONE). ADDITIONALLY, IN 2014MY VEHICLES THE UPGRADE WILL ALSO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND VOICE RECOGNITION (VR). FOR VEHICLES NOT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LIST, BUT WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AND SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM PER "CUSTOMER CONCERN" (STANDARD TSB) CLAIM INFORMATION ON PAGE 10.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
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TSB - COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014~2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa), Optima (TF/QF), Forte (YD) and Sportage (SL) vehicles to address "Incoming ring volume too loud" complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iPhone). Additionally, in 2014MY vehicles the upgrade will also improve Bluetooth connectivity and voice recognition.
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COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE UVO SYSTEM ON SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS), SORENTO (XMA), OPTIMA (TF/QF), FORTE (YD) AND SPORTAGE (SL) VEHICLES TO ADDRESS INCOMING RING VOLUME TOO LOUD COMPLAINTS WHEN USING CERTAIN SMARTPHONES (NON-IPHONE). ADDITIONALLY, IN 2014MY VEHICLES THE UPGRADE WILL ALSO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND VOICE RECOGNITION. FOR VEHICLES NOT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LIST, BUT WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN AND SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM PER "CUSTOMER CONCERN" (STANDARD TSB) CLAIM INFORMATION ON PAGE 10.
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TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; * Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port * Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source * Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen * Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in * Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter * No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
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TSB / UNEVEN WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSTALL VENT CLIPS ON SOME 2014~2015MY SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JULY 21, 2013 THROUGH APRIL 5, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT UNEVEN WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO INSTALL TWO (2) CLIPS ONTO THE CENTER DASH VENTS TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN.
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TSB: ECM UPGRADE - MIL ON WITH DTC P0128 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2015MY SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JUNE 14, 2014 THROUGH NOVEMBER 18, 2015, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM-RELATED DTC; P0128. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, THE ECM SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED USING THE GDS/KDS DOWNLOAD AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VIN FALLS WITHIN THE PRODUCTION RANGES BY CONSULTING THE TABLE ON PAGE 6. FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THE LATEST REFLASH HAS BEEN DONE TO A VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON, VERIFY ROM ID USING THE TABLES IN THIS TSB.
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TSB: HEADLAMP BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT REPLACING THE BULB CONNECTOR IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY ON SOME SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH NON-PROJECTOR STYLE HEADLAMPS AND PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 26, 2013 THROUGH APRIL 20, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A HEAT-DEFORMED HEADLAMP BULB CONNECTOR. TO CORRECT THIS CONCERN, REPLACE THE AFFECTED HEADLAMP BULB CONNECTOR BY FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS TSB. NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PROJECTOR-STYLE HEADLAMPS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
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SERVICE ACTION: 2014 - 2016 MY SOUL (PS) AND SOUL (PS EV) REAR CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING GUIDE REPLACEMENT (SA206) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT WEBBING GUIDE FOR THE REAR CENTER SEAT IN 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JULY 21, 2013 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2015, AND SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL EV (PS EV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2013 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 03, 2015. SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE IDENTIFIED THAT THE WEBBING IN THE SUBJECT SOUL VEHICLES MAY TWIST IN THE WEBBING GUIDE SLOT AND INTERFERE WITH THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE BELT. TO ADDRESS THIS CONCERN, KIA IS LAUNCHING A SERVICE ACTION TO REPLACE THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING GUIDE WITH ONE THAT HAS A NARROWER SLOT.
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TSB: KDS - AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) - THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA AUDIO HEAD UNITS USING A GDS, AND NOW, THE SAME FUNCTIONALITY IS AVAILABLE ON KDS. SOME TECHNICIANS MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE BENEFITS THE AUM TOOL HAS TO OFFER. THE AUM ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR MULTIPLE USB FLASH DRIVES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS AND APPLICATIONS WHICH, IF MISAPPLIED, MAY RESULT IN AN IMPROPER AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE AND/OR LOCKED UP HEAD UNIT. ADDITIONALLY, FIELD REPORTS HAVE INDICATED THAT USB DRIVES FOR AUDIO UPDATES ARE EASILY LOST OR MISPLACED.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
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AVN DISPLAYS "UNABLE TO START VEHICLE" WARNING MESSAGE - ON SOME 2015~16MY SOUL EV (PS EV) VEHICLES, A CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT A WARNING MESSAGE (UNABLE TO START VEHICLE) IS BEING DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SCREEN. THIS CONDITION MAY BE CAUSED BY LOOSE PIN(S) ON CONNECTOR M41-C (SEE DIAGRAM) ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD UNIT. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED BELOW TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN. NOTE: THE VEHICLE WILL START AND CONTINUE TO OPERATE NORMALLY WHILE THE WARNING MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE HEAD UNIT.
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SERVICE ACTION: LOW VOLTAGE DC-DC CONVERTER (LDC) SYSTEM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA201) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE REPROGRAMMING OF THE LOW VOLTAGE DC-DC CONVERTER (LDC) SYSTEM OF SOME 2015~2016MY SOUL EV (PS EV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JOB# 1 THROUGH AUGUST 17, 2015, TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF 12V BATTERY DISCHARGE DURING KEY OFF/DOORS LOCKED CONDITION.
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SIMPLIFIED UVO E-SERVICES ACTIVATION PROCEDURE - THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES THE SIMPLIFIED ACTIVATION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH UVO E-SERVICES. (EXCLUDING 2016 K900 AND SOUL EV)
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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRAM - ALL MODELS EXCLUDING K900 AND SOUL EV -KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF AN ALL-NEW PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRAM WHICH HAS BEEN REDESIGNED TO IMPROVE INITIAL VEHICLE QUALITY DURING PDI AND ALSO DURING DELIVERY TO YOUR CUSTOMER
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TSB: ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) SERVICE HANDLING PROCEDURES - THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WILL ADDRESS PROPER ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CUSTOMER AND SERVICE HANDLING PROCEDURES. THERE ARE UNIQUE EV RELATED SERVICE PROCEDURES, SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL REQUIREMENTS AND SERVICE TRAINING THAT MUST BE EMPLOYED FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE ELECTRIC VEHICLE REPAIR.
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TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations. This procedure will now be required when ordering head units through the Direct Exchange Program (see Parts Bulletin 91-961-0005).
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TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AND RECORD THE HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE LEVEL ON VARIOUS HEAD UNIT PLATFORMS AND GENERATIONS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL NOW BE REQUIRED WHEN ORDERING HEAD UNITS THROUGH THE DIRECT EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
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TSB: 6-SPD. A/T ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET /RELEARN - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE PCM/TCM. AFTER THE ADAPTIVE VALUES ARE RESET, THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER ADAPTIVE VALUES MUST BE RELEARNED BY DRIVING IN A PRECISE MANNER TO TEACH THE COMPUTER THE PROPER SOLENOID DUTY AND LINE PRESSURE FOR THE NEW TRANSMISSION/COMPUTER COMBINATION.
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TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC1501) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO EXTRACTING IN USE PERFORMANCE TRACKING EMISSIONS DATA FROM THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) OF CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD IN CALIFORNIA. THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) REQUIRES THE EMISSIONS DATA FROM VEHICLES WITH A MINIMUM OF 3,000 ACCUMULATED MILES WITHOUT REPROGRAMMING OR RESETTING. TO FACILITATE COLLECTION OF THIS DATA AT THE DEALER LEVEL, GDS/KDS SCREENSHOTS WILL ALLOW THE CAPTURE OF RELEVANT PARAMETERS.
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KIA: CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) VARIATION HAS NOT LEARNED CAUSING MISFIRE OF ENGINE AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) TO COME IN DASH. MODEL ALL. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
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TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. NOTE: ONLY NEW MODELS (DURING PDI INSPECTION OR AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE) OR COMPATIBILITY MISMATCHES THAT OCCUR AFTER HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS PROGRAM.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
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TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. NOTE: ONLY NEW MODELS (DURING PDI INSPECTION OR AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE) OR COMPATIBILITY MISMATCHES THAT OCCUR AFTER HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS PROGRAM.
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA192) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE AVN SYSTEM ON SOME 2014MY SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JUNE 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013, AS PART OF A KIA/ J.D. POWER PILOT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR ACEN (AUDIO COMMUNICATION ENTERTAINMENT AND NAVIGATION). THE PURPOSE OF THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE IN THIS PILOT IS TO VALIDATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CHANGES TO THE VOICE RECOGNITION ENGINE AND TO BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS BULLETIN TO INSTALL THE UPDATED AVN SOFTWARE.
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"PITSTOP: UVO ESERVICES W/PREMIUM NAVIGATION (AVN 4.0) FUNCTIONALITY AND REQUIRED USE OF USB CABLE - FOR CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ON AVN 4.0 (UVO ESERVICES W/PREMIUM NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT) EQUIPPED VEHICLES REGARDING THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS: H UNABLE TO ACTIVATE ESERVICES OR UNABLE TO SEND DATA FROM HEAD UNIT H MESSAGE ¡§THE CONNECTED DEVICE DOES NOT SUPPORT UVO ESERVICES FEATURES¡¨ DISPLAYING ON THE HEAD UNIT SCREEN. H OR ,IN SOME CASES, AFTER RECENTLY APPLYING TSB ELE 066 TO THE 2014MY SOUL (PS) TO ADD ESERVICES FUNCTIONALITY. "
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PITSTOP: SMART PEDAL FEATURE - THE SMART PEDAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) FUNCTIONALITY WHICH MONITORS AND PREVENTS THE SIMULTANEOUS ACTIVATION OF ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. WHEN ENGAGED, THE FEATURE REDUCES ENGINE POWER TO IDLE. MOST CUSTOMERS WILL NEVER NOTICE THE SMART PEDAL FEATURE WHEN ACTIVE, HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS WHO TEND TO REST THEIR FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE DRIVING MIGHT DESCRIBE A HESITATION OR DELAY SYMPTOM AND NOT REALIZE THAT THE EMS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE IS INTERVENING, AS DESIGNED.
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PITSTOP: MICRO 2 BLADE-STYLE FUSES IN NEW VEHICLES - TECHNICIANS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT 2016MY SORENTO (UMA), 2015MY K900 (KH), 2015MY SOUL (PS), 2015MY SOUL EV (PS EV) AND 2015MY SEDONA (YP) VEHICLES ARE NOW EQUIPPED WITH MICRO 2 BLADE-STYLE FUSES (A) IN THE INTERIOR FUSE BOX AND THE UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX.
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TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: ACU LOGIC UPDATE (SC117) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE UPDATE OF THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) LOGIC OF SOME 2014~2015MY SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JULY 21, 2013 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2014, TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF ROLLOVER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS IN A FEW EXTREME DRIVING EVENTS; TYPICALLY AT LOW SPEEDS AND INVOLVING PARKING VALETS AND/OR PROLONGED MULTI-LEVEL GARAGE DRIVING. TO INSTALL THE NEW LOGIC, THE ACU SHOULD BE UPDATED USING THE GDS/KDS DOWNLOAD, AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, INCLUDING DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY. FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THE LATEST REFLASH HAS BEEN DONE TO A VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON, VERIFY ROM ID USING THE TABLES IN THIS TSB.
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PITSTOP: BLUETOOTH® ISSUES AFTER IPHONE® IOS 8 SOFTWARE UPDATE - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO POSSIBLE BLUETOOTH CONCERNS WHEN USING AN IPHONE® WITH IOS 8.X (IOS 8, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, 8.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, ETC.) WHILE PAIRED TO A HEAD UNIT.
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT END ALIGNMENT CORRECTION (SA186) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING A FRONT END ALIGNMENT CONCERN ON SOME 2015MY SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM FEBRUARY 9, 2015 THROUGH FEBRUARY 10, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT AN OFF-CENTER STEERING WHEEL CONCERN (1.5¢ª ~ 2¢ª). TO CORRECT AND/OR PREVENT THIS CONDITION, PERFORM A FRONT END ALIGNMENT BY REFERRING TO THE APPLICABLE WORKSHOP MANUAL ON KGIS. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS ON PAGE 2.
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OWNER LETTER: DEAR KIA SOUL OWNER - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO UPDATE THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) LOGIC FOR ANTICIPATED ROLLOVER SITUATIONS FOR THE CURTAIN AND SIDE AIRBAGS IN CERTAIN 2014-2015 MY SOUL VEHICLES.
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TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: ACU LOGIC UPDATE (SC117) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE UPDATE OF THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) LOGIC OF SOME 2014~2015MY SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JULY 21, 2013 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2014. TO INSTALL THE NEW LOGIC, THE ACU SHOULD BE UPDATED USING THE GDS/KDS DOWNLOAD, AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, INCLUDING DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY. FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THE LATEST REFLASH HAS BEEN DONE TO A VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON, VERIFY ROM ID USING THE TABLES IN THIS TSB.
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DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL KIA PARTS & SERVICE MANAGERS - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, TO UPDATE THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT LOGIC FOR CERTAIN 2014-2015 MY SOUL VEHICLES. KIA PROVIDES SOFTWARE LOGIC FOR THE 2014-2015 MY SOUL WHICH CAN PREDICT CERTAIN ROLLOVER EVENTS AND PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS BY DEPLOYING THE CURTAIN AND SIDE AIRBAGS IN ADVANCE OF A ROLLOVER. KIA HAS BECOME AWARE OF A FEW EXTREME DRIVING EVENTS, TYPICALLY AT LOW SPEEDS AND INVOLVING PARKING VALETS AND/OR PROLONGED MULTI-LEVEL GARAGE DRIVING, WHICH CAN DEPLOY SUCH AIRBAGS BY COINCIDING WITH A SPECIALIZED PORTION OF THE ACU ROLLOVER DEPLOYMENT LOGIC WHERE IT IS NOT LIKELY THAT A ROLLOVER WOULD OCCUR. KIA HAS DECIDED TO ADJUST THE SYSTEM LOGIC TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF ROLLOVER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, TO UPDATE THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) LOGIC WHICH PREDICTS LIKELY ROLLOVER EVENTS AND DEPLOYS THE CURTAIN AND SIDE AIRBAGS FOR CERTAIN 2014-2015 MY KIA SOUL VEHICLES.
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PITSTOP: NAVIGATION HEADUNIT AND SD CARD COMPATIBILITY - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO POSSIBLE COMPATIBILITY ISSUES BETWEEN NAVIGATION HEAD UNITS AND SD CARDS WHEN REPLACING HEAD UNITS FOR MULTIMEDIA ISSUES. IF AFTER REPLACING A NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT THE ORIGINAL SD CARD DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE:
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
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KIA 2014-2015MY SOUL: BULLETIN WHICH CONTAINS NEW /REVISED INFORMATION RELATED TO THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT OF CERTAIN 2014-2015 VEHICLES FROM JULY 2013-NOVEMBER2014. *LJ
Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE.
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: UVO HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT (SA184) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE UVO HEAD UNIT ON SOME OF 2015MY SOUL (PS), SPORTAGE (SL) SEDONA (YP) AND FORTE (YD) VEHICLES, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE UVO AUDIO HEAD UNIT WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT POWER UP. TO PREVENT AND/OR CORRECT THIS CONDITION, REPLACE THE AUDIO HEAD UNIT WITH A NEW ONE FOLLOWING THE SERVICE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS TSB. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
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PITSTOP: MODE SWITCHES FROM SIRIUSXM® OR FM TO AM - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ADDRESS POSSIBLE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ON AVN 4.0 (NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT) RELATING TO: * MODE SWITCHES TO AM (USUALLY FROM SIRIUSXM® , FM, CD, OTHER MEDIA MODE OR FROM NAVIGATION) AFTER STARTUP. * PREPARING SIRIUS IS SHOWN ON THE DISPLAY PRIOR TO THE UNIT SWITCHING TO AM. * ISSUE BEGAN AT THE START OF THE NEW YEAR (AFTER JANUARY 1ST, 2015).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
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TSB:SERVICE ACTION: NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA172) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some Sedona (YP), Soul (PS) and Optima (QF) vehicles to resolve concerns related to no sound coming from the head unit after ending a Bluetooth call.
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TSB: GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS FOR SMART KEY FOB SYSTEMS AND START/STOP BUTTONS - This bulletin provides information related to the Smart Key Systems on vehicles equipped with A/T (automatic transaxle) and Start/Stop Buttons (SSB).
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PITSTOP: REMOTE START SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC HOTLINE - When diagnosing remote start systems, refer to the table shown in this article for detailed information on applicable models, model year and system supplier; along with the applicable Hotline contact information and business hours.
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TSB: 6 SPD A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT ? DTC P0741 - This bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the Damper Clutch (D/C) Solenoid on 6-speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0741 (active or history), instead of replacing the transaxle. To reduce vehicle repair time, this procedure can be performed with the transaxle installed in the vehicle.
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PIT STOP: GDI INJECTOR SPRAY TIP DEPOSITS - A design feature of vehicles equipped with a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into the engine cylinder head assembly. Therefore, it is completely normal for the combustion process to create deposits on the injector spray tip surfaces.
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TSB: 6-SPEED A/T TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET/RELEARN - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE ECM/PCM.