TSBSST041

GROUP
SST
MODEL
2010MY>
NUMBER
041
DATE
October 2015
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
KDS - AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM)
SUBJECT:
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.
The new KDS AUM offers the following advantages:
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Friendly, visual on-screen KDS user interface
More efficient audio unit updates (no need for multiple USB/memory sticks)
Update with correct files and minimal user intervention
Minimize audio head unit lock up and/or damage
OTG Cable
Audio Update Module (AUM)
Kia Diagnostic System (KDS)
File Under: Special Service Tool
Circulate To:
X General Manager
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X Service Advisors
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X Technicians
X Service Manager
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X Parts Manager
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X Body Shop Manager  Fleet Repair
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KDS - AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM)
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
1.
Swipe up on the More tab at the
bottom of the KDS Main Screen, and
select Audio Update.
2.
Insert the Black Micro USB to USB-F
(OTG Cable) connector from the AUM
into the KDS, as shown, and make
sure the AUM red LED (POWER) is
ON.
 NOTICE
Do NOT connect the AUM to the
vehicle’s USB port at this time.
3.
Select the following information from
the drop down menus:
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Model
Year
Applicable
TSB (if
multiple
software updates are available,
press the TSB button to review
applicable TSB, before selecting
the applicable update).
Body Type.
After all selections are complete, select
OK.
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4.
Confirm the audio head unit in the
vehicle matches the one in the image,
and select OK.
5.
Review all the information in the table
and select Download Update to AUM.
6.
Once download process begins, the
“My Files” screen will appear and block
the whole screen (A), or part of the
screen (B). You can clear the screen
by pressing the back button
on the
tablet.
A
B
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7.
After AUM download is complete,
select OK.
8.
Insert the Gray USB connector from
the AUM to the USB port on the
vehicle. Complete the audio system
update by following the on-screen
instructions, or by referring to the
latest, applicable TSB. Once update
has been completed, select Next.
 NOTICE
If the “No file available!” or similar
screen appears on the head unit,
either select OK or allow the screen
to disappear, before proceeding
with the update.
9.
To reconfigure AUM, select Exit. To
reflash additional audio units of the
same head unit type, model and model
year, select Dealer Stock.
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