TSB-ELE058

GROUP
ELE
MODEL
NUMBER
058
DATE
March 2014
2014MY
Soul (PS)
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE - IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA164)
This bulletin provides information related to the reprogramming of the Body Control Module
(BCM) on some 2014MY Soul (PS) vehicles, produced from August 26, 2013 to December 13,
2013, which may exhibit a condition related to intermittent operation of the welcome function
on the headlights. To prevent and/or correct this condition, the BCM should be reprogrammed
using the GDS download, as described in this bulletin. Kia is requesting the completion of this
Service Action 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.
Global Diagnostic System (GDS)
 NOTICE
A Service Action is a repair program without customer notification that is performed
during the warranty period. Any dealer requesting to perform this repair outside the
warranty period will require DPSM approval.
Repair status for a VIN is provided on WebDCS (Service> Warranty Coverage>
Warranty Coverage Inquiry> Campaign Information). Not completed Recall / Service
Action reports are available on WebDCS (Consumer Affairs> Not Completed Recall>
Recall VIN> Select Report), which includes a list of affected vehicles.
This issue number is SA164.
File Under: 
Circulate To:
x General Manager
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x Service Advisor(s)

x Service Manager

x Parts Manager

x Technician(s) 
x Body Shop Manager  Fleet Repair
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SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE – IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA164)
SUBJECT:
ECM Upgrade Procedure:
The BCM should be reprogrammed using the GDS
download as described in this bulletin.
UPGRADE EVENT NAME
226.PS BCM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
 NOTICE
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A fully charged battery is necessary before the upgrade can take place. It is
recommended that the Midtronics GR8-1299 system be used in ECM/PCM mode during
charging. DO NOT connect any other battery charger to the vehicle during ECM/PCM
upgrade.
This upgrade must be performed with the ignition key in the ‘OFF’ position.
Make sure all vehicle doors are closed.
Be careful not to disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or GDS during the
upgrade procedure.
DO NOT start the engine during the upgrade.
ROM ID INFORMATION TABLES:
Upgrade Event #226
MODEL
Soul (PS)
BCM P/N
95400 B2480
95400 B2510
95400 B2520
95400 B2530
95400 B2550
95400 B2570
95400 B2590
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ROM ID
PREVIOUS
95400 B2480_0.10
95400 B2510_0.10
95400 B2520_0.10
95400 B2530_0.10
95400 B2550_0.10
95400 B2570_0.10
95400 B2590_0.10
95400 B2480_1.00
95400 B2510_1.00
95400 B2520_1.00
95400 B2530_1.00
95400 B2550_1.00
95400 B2570_1.00
95400 B2590_1.00
95400 B2480_1.01
95400 B2510_1.01
95400 B2520_1.01
95400 B2530_1.01
95400 B2550_1.01
95400 B2570_1.01
95400 B2590_1.01
95400 B2480_1.02
95400 B2510_1.02
95400 B2520_1.02
95400 B2530_1.02
95400 B2550_1.02
NEW
95400 B2480_1.06
95400 B2510_1.06
95400 B2520_1.06
95400 B2530_1.06
95400 B2550_1.06
95400 B2570_1.06
95400 B2590_1.06
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SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE – IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA164)
95400 B2570_1.02
95400 B2590_1.02
95400 B2480_1.03
95400 B2510_1.03
95400 B2520_1.03
95400 B2530_1.03
95400 B2550_1.03
95400 B2570_1.03
95400 B2590_1.03
95400 B2480_1.04
95400 B2510_1.04
95400 B2520_1.04
95400 B2530_1.04
95400 B2550_1.04
95400 B2570_1.04
95400 B2590_1.04
To verify the vehicle is affected, be sure to check the Calibration Identification of the vehicle's
BCM ROM ID and reference the Information Table as necessary.
1.
Connect the Midtronics charger to the battery.
2.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and close all vehicle doors.
3.
Connect the power supply cable to the GDS.
 NOTICE
If attempting to perform the upgrade with the power supply cable disconnected
from the GDS, be sure to check that the GDS is fully charged before performing
the upgrade. If the GDS is not fully charged, the upgrade may not occur.
Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the power supply connector be
connected to the GDS.
4.
Connect the USB cable between the VCI and the GDS.
 NOTICE
When performing the ECU upgrade using the GDS, wireless communication
between the VCI and GDS is not available. Therefore, be sure to connect the
USB cable between the VCI and the GDS.
5.
Connect the Main 16-pin DLC cable (GHDM – 241000) to the VCI.
6.
Connect the Main 16-pin DLC cable
(GHDM – 241000) to the OBD-II
connector, located under the
driver's side of the instrument panel.
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SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE – IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA164)
7.
With the ignition key OFF, turn ON the VCI and GDS and manually input the VIN into the
search box. Then, click the Search button.
8.
Select BCM and click OK.
9.
Select Body Control Module and
click OK.
10.
Click on OK.
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SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE – IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA164)
11.
Select ECU Upgrade from the GDS
main screen.
12.
Select BCM and Click OK.
13.
Select Auto Mode and click OK.
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SUBJECT:
14.
SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE – IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA164)
After the system reads the ROM ID,
select Event: 226. PS BCM Logic
Improvement and Click Upgrade.
226.PS BCM Logic Improvement
15.
Click OK on the voltage check
screen and cycle the ignition ON and
OFF once. Then, open the driver’s
door and click OK.
16.
The upgrade will begin and the
progress of the upgrade will appear
on the bar graph.
 NOTICE
If the upgrade fails, disconnect the
negative (-) terminal from the
battery for 20 seconds and restart
the procedure.
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SUBJECT:
17.
SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE – IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA164)
Click OK on the final screen.
Upgrade event 226 is now complete.
226.PS BCM Logic Improvement
18.
Once the upgrade is completed, check if any incidental Diagnostic Trouble Codes
DTC(s) have been created by the upgrade process; clear any DTC(s) that may be
present.
19.
Start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.
Manual Mode Upgrade
CAUTION
Before attempting an upgrade on any Kia model, make sure to first determine
whether the particular model is equipped with an immobilizer security system.
Failure to follow proper procedures may cause the PCM to become inoperative
after the upgrade and any claims associated with this repair may be subject to
chargeback.
 NOTICE
Do NOT attempt to perform a Manual Mode upgrade unless Auto Mode fails. Always
follow the instructions given on the GDS in either Auto or Manual mode. See table
for Manual Mode passwords.
MANUAL MODE ECM UPGRADE PASSWORDS:
Upgrade Event #226 Soul (PS)
MENU
PASSWORD
PS BCM : 95400-B2480/510/520/530/550/570/590
2590
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SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE – IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA164)
 NOTICE
Before performing the manual update,
cycle the fuse box panel power switch
to the “OFF” position for 20 seconds.
Then, cycle the fuse box panel power
switch back to the “ON” position.
1.
Within the ECM Upgrade screen, select Manual Mode in the left column, select BCM
and then select Upgrade Event 226. Select the appropriate control unit part number by
referring to the ROM ID Information Table on Pages 2 and 3, and click OK.
2.
Enter the appropriate password from the table on Page 7, and click OK.
3.
Cycle the ignition ON and OFF once and open the driver’s door, when prompted. Then,
click OK.
4.
Upgrade will begin and the progress of the upgrade will appear on the bar graph.
5.
Click OK on the final screen. Upgrade event 226 is now complete.
6.
Once the upgrade is completed, check if any incidental Diagnostic Trouble Codes
DTC(s) have been created by the upgrade process; clear any DTC(s) that may be
present.
7.
Start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.
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SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE – IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA164)
AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
Soul (PS)
From August 26, 2013 to December 13, 2013
SERVICE ACTION WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Claim
Type
Causal P/N
Qty
N Code
C
Code
Repair
Description
Labor Op
Code
Time
Related
Parts
Qty
V
95400 B2BP0
0
N94
C40
(SA164)
BCM
UPGRADE
130140R0
0.3
M/H
N/A
0
 NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers
should reference SA164 when accessing the WebDCS system.
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