TSB-ENG164

GROUP
ENG
NUMBER
164
MODEL
2012-2016MY
Rio (UB)
2014-2016MY
Soul (PS) 1.6GDI
2012-2013MY
Soul (AM) 1.6GDI
DATE
February 2017
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: ECU
UPGRADE – DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280)
SUBJECT:
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. For confirmation that the latest reflash has been applied to a vehicle
you are working on, verify the ROM ID, using the tables in this TSB.
For vehicles not on the Affected Vehicles list, but with a concern as described above, perform
the procedure outlined in this bulletin and submit a warranty claim per “customer concern”
(Standard TSB) claim information on page 16.
Kia Diagnostic
System (KDS)
File Under: 
Circulate To:
X General Manager

X Service Advisors

X Technicians

X Service Manager

X Parts Manager

X Body Shop Manager  Fleet Repair

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SUBJECT:
ECU UPGRADE – DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280)
 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 SA280.
ECU Upgrade Procedure:
To correct this condition, the ECU should be reprogrammed using the KDS
download, as described in this bulletin.
UPGRADE EVENT #308
308. UB GAMMA 1.6GDI MIL ON DTC (P0441) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
UPGRADE EVENT #309
309. PS GAMMA 1.6GDI MIL ON DTC (P0441) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
UPGRADE EVENT #310
310. AM GAMMA 1.6GDI MIL ON DTC (P0441) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
 NOTICE







A fully charged battery is necessary before ECU upgrade can take place. It is
recommended that the Midtronics GR8-1299 system be used in ECU mode during
charging. DO NOT connect any other battery charger to the vehicle during ECU
upgrade.
All ECU upgrades must be done with the ignition key in the ‘ON’ position.
Be careful not to disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or KDS during
the ECU upgrade procedure.
DO NOT start the engine during ECU upgrade.
DO NOT turn the ignition key ‘OFF’ or interrupt the power supply during ECU
upgrade.
When the ECU upgrade is completed, turn the ignition ‘OFF’ and wait 10 seconds
before starting the engine.
ONLY use approved ECU upgrade software designated for the correct model,
year.
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ECU UPGRADE – DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280)
SUBJECT:
CAUTION
Before attempting an ECU upgrade on any Kia model, make sure to determine
whether the particular model is equipped with an immobilizer security system.
Failure to follow proper procedures may cause the ECU to become inoperative after
the upgrade and any claims associated with this repair may be subject to
chargeback.
ROM ID INFORMATION TABLES:
Upgrade Event #308 Rio (UB)
MODEL
UB
2012-201
4MY
TM
ISG
IMMO
ECM P/NO.
X
X
39110-2BDL0
39110-2BDN0
39110-2BDR0
X
O
39110-2BDM0
39110-2BDP0
39110-2BDS0
MT
ROM ID
Previous
GGUB-BNU6ES00600
GGUB-BNU6ES01600
GGUB-BNU6ES02600
GGUB-BNU6ES03600
GGUB-BNU6ES0060A
GGUB-BNU6ES016A0
GGUB-DNU6ES00600
GGUB-DNU6ES01600
GGUB-DNU6ES02600
GGUB-DNU6ES03600
GGUB-DNU6ES04600
GGUB-DNU6ES05600
GGUB-DNU6ES06600
GGUB-ENU6ES00600
GGUB-ENU6ES01600
GGUB-ENU6EF01600
GGUB-ENU6EF02600
GGUB-ENU6EF03600
GGUB-ENU6EF04600
GGUB-BNU6FS00600
GGUB-BNU6FS01600
GGUB-BNU6FS02600
GGUB-BNU6FS03600
GGUB-BNU6FS0060A
GGUB-BNU6FS016A0
GGUB-DNU6FS00600
GGUB-DNU6FS01600
GGUB-DNU6FS02600
GGUB-DNU6FS03600
GGUB-DNU6FS04600
GGUB-DNU6FS05600
GGUB-DNU6FS06600
GGUB-ENU6FS00600
GGUB-ENU6FS01600
GGUB-ENU6FF01600
GGUB-ENU6FF02600
GGUB-ENU6FF03600
GGUB-ENU6FF04600
New
GGUB-ENU6EF05600
GGUB-ENU6FF05600
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SUBJECT:
ECU UPGRADE – DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280)
Upgrade Event #308 Rio (UB) Continued
MODEL
UB
2012-201
4MY
TM
ISG
IMMO
ROM ID
ECM P/NO.
X
X
39110-2BDL5
39110-2BDA7
39110-2BDR5
X
O
39110-2BDM5
39110-2BDB7
39110-2BDS5
AT
Previous
GGUB-BNU6PS00C00
GGUB-BNU6PS01C00
GGUB-BNU6PS02C00
GGUB-BNU6PS03C00
GGUB-BNU6PS04C00
GGUB-BNU6PS00C0A
GGUB-BNU6PS01CA0
GGUB-DNU6PS00C00
GGUB-DNU6PS01C00
GGUB-DNU6PS02C00
GGUB-DNU6PS03C00
GGUB-DNU6PS04C00
GGUB-DNU6PS05C00
GGUB-DNU6PS06C00
GGUB-ENU6PS00C00
GGUB-ENU6PS01C00
GGUB-ENU6PF01C00
GGUB-ENU6PF02C00
GGUB-ENU6PF03C00
GGUB-ENU6PF04C00
GGUB-BNU6QS00C00
GGUB-BNU6QS01C00
GGUB-BNU6QS02C00
GGUB-BNU6QS03C00
GGUB-BNU6QS04C00
GGUB-BNU6QS00C0A
GGUB-BNU6QS01CA0
GGUB-DNU6QS00C00
GGUB-DNU6QS01C00
GGUB-DNU6QS02C00
GGUB-DNU6QS03C00
GGUB-DNU6QS04C00
GGUB-DNU6QS05C00
GGUB-DNU6QS06C00
GGUB-ENU6QS00C00
GGUB-ENU6QS01C00
GGUB-ENU6QF01C00
GGUB-ENU6QF02C00
GGUB-ENU6QF03C00
GGUB-ENU6QF04C00
TSB: ENG164 / SA280 Rio (UB), Soul (AM & PS) February 2017
New
GGUB-ENU6PF05C00
GGUB-ENU6QF05C00
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SUBJECT:
ECU UPGRADE – DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280)
Upgrade Event #308 Rio (UB) Continued
MODEL
UB
2012-201
4MY
TM
ISG
IMMO
ECM P/NO.
O
X
39110-2BDL8
39110-2BDC7
39110-2BDR6
O
O
39110-2BDM8
39110-2BDD7
39110-2BDS6
AT
ROM ID
Previous
GIUB-BNU6PS00C00
GIUB-BNU6PS01C00
GIUB-BNU6PS02C00
GIUB-BNU6PS03C00
GIUB-BNU6PS04C00
GIUB-BNU6PS00C0A
GIUB-BNU6PS01CA0
GIUB-BNU6PS02CA0
GIUB-DNU6PS00C00
GIUB-DNU6PS01C00
GIUB-DNU6PS02C00
GIUB-DNU6PS03C00
GIUB-DNU6PS04C00
GIUB-DNU6PS05C00
GIUB-DNU6PS06C00
GIUB-DNU6PS07C00
GIUB-DNU6PS08C00
GIUB-ENU6PS00C00
GIUB-ENU6PS01C00
GIUB-ENU6PF01C00
GIUB-ENU6PF02C00
GIUB-ENU6PF03C00
GIUB-ENU6PF04C00
GIUB-BNU6QS00C00
GIUB-BNU6QS01C00
GIUB-BNU6QS02C00
GIUB-BNU6QS03C00
GIUB-BNU6QS04C00
GIUB-BNU6QS00C0A
GIUB-BNU6QS01CA0
GIUB-BNU6QS02CA0
GIUB-DNU6QS00C00
GIUB-DNU6QS01C00
GIUB-DNU6QS02C00
GIUB-DNU6QS03C00
GIUB-DNU6QS04C00
GIUB-DNU6QS05C00
GIUB-DNU6QS06C00
GIUB-DNU6QS07C00
GIUB-DNU6QS08C00
GIUB-ENU6QS00C00
GIUB-ENU6QS01C00
GIUB-ENU6QF01C00
GIUB-ENU6QF02C00
GIUB-ENU6QF03C00
GIUB-ENU6QF04C00
New
GIUB-ENU6PF05C00
GIUB-ENU6QF05C00
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SUBJECT:
ECU UPGRADE – DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280)
Upgrade Event #308 Rio (UB) Continued
MODEL
UB
20122014MY
TM
ISG
IMMO
ECM P/NO.
O
X
39110-2BDE7
O
O
39110-2BDF7
X
X
39110-2BDT0
X
O
39110-2BDT1
X
X
39110-2BDT6
39110-2BDT2
X
O
39110-2BDT7
39110-2BDT3
AT
MT
UB 15MY
AT
ROM ID
Previous
GIUB-DNU6PSG0C00
GIUB-DNU6PSG1C00
GIUB-DNU6PSG2C00
GIUB-DNU6PSG3C00
GIUB-DNU6PSG4C00
GIUB-DNU6PSG5C00
GIUB-DNU6PSG6C00
GIUB-DNU6PSG7C00
GIUB-DNU6PSG8C00
GIUB-DNU6PSG9C00
GIUB-DNU6PFG9C00
GIUB-DNU6PFGAC00
GIUB-DNU6QSG0C00
GIUB-DNU6QSG1C00
GIUB-DNU6QSG2C00
GIUB-DNU6QSG3C00
GIUB-DNU6QSG4C00
GIUB-DNU6QSG5C00
GIUB-DNU6QSG6C00
GIUB-DNU6QSG7C00
GIUB-DNU6QSG8C00
GIUB-DNU6QSG9C00
GIUB-DNU6QFG9C00
GIUB-DNU6QFGAC00
GGUB-FNU6ES00600
GGUB-FNU6ES01600
GGUB-FNU6ES02600
GGUB-FNU6EF02600
GGUB-FNU6EF03600
GGUB-FNU6EF04600
GGUB-FNU6EF05600
GGUB-FNU6FS00600
GGUB-FNU6FS01600
GGUB-FNU6FS02600
GGUB-FNU6FF02600
GGUB-FNU6FF03600
GGUB-FNU6FF04600
GGUB-FNU6FF05600
GGUB-FNU6PS00C00
GGUB-FNU6PS01C00
GGUB-FNU6PF01C00
GGUB-FNU6PF02C00
GGUB-FNU6PF03C00
GGUB-FNU6PF04C00
GGUB-FNU6QS00C00
GGUB-FNU6QS01C00
GGUB-FNU6QF01C00
GGUB-FNU6QF02C00
GGUB-FNU6QF03C00
GGUB-FNU6QF04C00
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New
GIUB-DNU6PFGBC00
GIUB-DNU6QFGBC00
GGUB-FNU6EF06600
GGUB-FNU6FF06600
GGUB-FNU6PF05C00
GGUB-FNU6QF05C00
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SUBJECT:
ECU UPGRADE – DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280)
Upgrade Event #308 Rio (UB) Continued
MODEL
UB 15MY
TM
ISG
IMMO
ECM P/NO.
O
X
39110-2BDT8
39110-2BDT4
O
O
39110-2BDT9
39110-2BDT5
X
X
39114-2BVD0
X
O
39114-2BVC0
X
X
39110-2BVF0
X
O
39110-2BVE0
O
X
39110-2BVH0
O
O
39110-2BVG0
AT
MT
UB 16MY
AT
ROM ID
Previous
New
GIUB-FNU6PS00C00
GIUB-FNU6PS01C00
GIUB-FNU6PF01C00
GIUB-FNU6PF02C00
GIUB-FNU6PF03C00
GIUB-FNU6PF04C00
GIUB-FNU6QS00C00
GIUB-FNU6QS01C00
GIUB-FNU6QF01C00
GIUB-FNU6QF02C00
GIUB-FNU6QF03C00
GIUB-FNU6QF04C00
GGUB-GNU6ES00600
GGUB-GNU6ES01600
GGUB-GNU6EF01600
GGUB-GNU6FS00600
GGUB-GNU6FS01600
GGUB-GNU6FF01600
GGUB-GNU6PS00C00
GGUB-GNU6PS01C00
GGUB-GNU6PF01C00
GGUB-GNU6QS00C00
GGUB-GNU6QS01C00
GGUB-GNU6QF01C00
GIUB-GNU6PS00C00
GIUB-GNU6PS01C00
GIUB-GNU6PF01C00
GIUB-GNU6QS00C00
GIUB-GNU6QS01C00
GIUB-GNU6QF01C00
GIUB-FNU6PF05C00
GIUB-FNU6QF05C00
GGUB-GNU6ES03600
GGUB-GNU6FS03600
GGUB-GNU6PF03C00
GGUB-GNU6QF03C00
GIUB-GNU6PS03C00
GIUB-GNU6QF03C00
Upgrade Event #309 Soul (PS)
MODEL
TM
ISG
IMMO
ECM P/NO.
X
O
39110-2BSG0
X
X
39110-2BSH0
X
O
39110-2BSG5
MT
PS ULEV
14MY
AT
ROM ID
Previous
GGPS-DNU6FS00600
GGPS-DNU6FS01600
GGPS-DNU6FF01600
GGPS-DNU6FF02600
GGPS-DNU6ES00600
GGPS-DNU6ES01600
GGPS-DNU6EF01600
GGPS-DNU6EF02600
GGPS-DNU6QS00C00
GGPS-DNU6QS01C00
GGPS-DNU6QF01C00
GGPS-DNU6QF02C00
New
GGPS-DNU6FF03600
GGPS-DNU6EF03600
GGPS-DNU6QF03C00
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SUBJECT:
ECU UPGRADE – DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280)
Upgrade Event #309 Soul (PS) Continued
MODEL
PS ULEV
14MY
TM
AT
ISG
IMMO
ECM P/NO.
X
X
39110-2BSH5
X
O
39110-2BSG1
O
X
39110-2BSH1
O
O
39110-2BSG7
O
X
39110-2BSH7
X
O
39110-2BSF3
X
X
39110-2BSG3
X
O
39110-2BSD8
X
X
39110-2BSE8
MT
PS ULEV
15MY
AT
MT
PS ULEV
16MY
AT
ROM ID
Previous
New
GGPS-DNU6PS00C00
GGPS-DNU6PS01C00
GGPS-DNU6PF01C00
GGPS-DNU6PF02C00
GGPS-FNU6FS00600
GGPS-FNU6FS01600
GGPS-FNU6FS02600
GGPS-FNU6FF02600
GGPS-FNU6ES00600
GGPS-FNU6ES01600
GGPS-FNU6ES02600
GGPS-FNU6EF02600
GGPS-FNU6QS00C00
GGPS-FNU6QS01C00
GGPS-FNU6QS02C00
GGPS-FNU6QF02C00
GGPS-FNU6PS00C00
GGPS-FNU6PS01C00
GGPS-FNU6PS02C00
GGPS-FNU6PF02C00
GGPS-GNU6FS00600
GGPS-GNU6FS01600
GGPS-GNU6ES00600
GGPA-GNU6ES01600
GGPS-GNU6QS00C00
GGPS-GNU6QS01C00
GGPS-GNU6PS00C00
GGPS-GNU6PS01C00
GGPS-DNU6PF03C00
GGPS-FNU6FF03600
GGPS-FNU6EF03600
GGPS-FNU6QF03C00
GGPS-FNU6PF03C00
GGPS-GNU6FF01600
GGPA-GNU6EF01600
GGPS-GNU6QF01C00
GGPS-GNU6PF01C00
Upgrade Event #310 Soul (AM)
MODEL
AM F/L
12~13MY
TM
MT
ISG
X
IMMO
X
ECM P/NO.
39110-2BCG0
39110-2BCJ0
ROM ID
Previous
New
GGAM-BNU6ES00600
GGAM-BNU6ES01600
GGAM-BNU6ES02600
GGAM-BNU6ES03600
GGAM-BNU6ES04600
GGAM-BNU6ES05600
GGAM-BNU6ES06600
GGAM-BNU6ES07600
GGAM-BNU6ES08600
GGAM-DNU6ES00600
GGAM-DNU6ES01600
GGAM-DNU6ES02600
GGAM-DNU6ES03600
GGAM-DNU6ES04600
GGAM-DNU6ES05600
GGAM-DNU6EF05600
GGAM-DNU6EF06600
GGAM-DNU6EF07600
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SUBJECT:
ECU UPGRADE – DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280)
Upgrade Event #310 Soul (AM) Continued
MODEL
TM
ISG
IMMO
ECM P/NO.
MT
X
O
39110-2BCH0
39110-2BCK0
AT
X
X
39110-2BCG5
39110-2BCG2
39110-2BCC1
AM F/L
12~13MY
ROM ID
Previous
GGAM-BNU6FS00600
GGAM-BNU6FS01600
GGAM-BNU6FS02600
GGAM-BNU6FS03600
GGAM-BNU6FS04600
GGAM-BNU6FS05600
GGAM-BNU6FS06600
GGAM-BNU6FS07600
GGAM-BNU6FS08600
GGAM-DNU6FS00600
GGAM-DNU6FS01600
GGAM-DNU6FS02600
GGAM-DNU6FS03600
GGAM-DNU6FS04600
GGAM-DNU6FS05600
GGAM-DNU6FF05600
GGAM-DNU6FF06600
GGAM-BNU6PS00C00
GGAM-BNU6PS01C00
GGAM-BNU6PS02C00
GGAM-BNU6PS03C00
GGAM-BNU6PS04C00
GGAM-BNU6PS05C00
GGAM-BNU6PS06C00
GGAM-BNU6PS07C00
GGAM-BNU6PS08C00
GGAM-DNU6PS00C00
GGAM-DNU6PS01C00
GGAM-DNU6PS02C00
GGAM-DNU6PS03C00
GGAM-DNU6PS04C00
GGAM-DNU6PS05C00
GGAM-DNU6PS06C00
GGAM-DNU6PS07C00
GGAM-DNU6PF07C00
GGAM-DNU6PF08C00
New
GGAM-DNU6FF07600
GGAM-DNU6PF09C00
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Page 10 of 16
SUBJECT:
ECU UPGRADE – DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280)
Upgrade Event #310 Soul (AM) Continued
MODEL
AM F/L
12~13MY
TM
ISG
IMMO
ECM P/NO.
X
O
39110-2BCH5
39110-2BCH2
39110-2BCD1
O
X
39110-2BCG8
39110-2BCG3
39110-2BCE1
O
O
39110-2BCH8
39110-2BCH3
39110-2BCF1
AT
ROM ID
Previous
GGAM-BNU6QS00C00
GGAM-BNU6QS01C00
GGAM-BNU6QS02C00
GGAM-BNU6QS03C00
GGAM-BNU6QS04C00
GGAM-BNU6QS05C00
GGAM-BNU6QS06C00
GGAM-BNU6QS07C00
GGAM-BNU6QS08C00
GGAM-DNU6QS00C00
GGAM-DNU6QS01C00
GGAM-DNU6QS02C00
GGAM-DNU6QS03C00
GGAM-DNU6QS04C00
GGAM-DNU6QS05C00
GGAM-DNU6QS06C00
GGAM-DNU6QS07C00
GGAM-DNU6QF07C00
GGAM-DNU6QF08C00
GIAM-BNU6PS00C00
GIAM-BNU6PS01C00
GIAM-BNU6PS02C00
GIAM-BNU6PS03C00
GIAM-BNU6PS04C00
GIAM-BNU6PS05C00
GIAM-BNU6PS06C00
GIAM-BNU6PS07C00
GIAM-BNU6PS08C00
GIAM-DNU6PS00C00
GIAM-DNU6PS01C00
GIAM-DNU6PS02C00
GIAM-DNU6PS03C00
GIAM-DNU6PF03C00
GIAM-BNU6QS00C00
GIAM-BNU6QS01C00
GIAM-BNU6QS02C00
GIAM-BNU6QS03C00
GIAM-BNU6QS04C00
GIAM-BNU6QS05C00
GIAM-BNU6QS06C00
GIAM-BNU6QS07C00
GIAM-BNU6QS08C00
GIAM-DNU6QS00C00
GIAM-DNU6QS01C00
GIAM-DNU6QS02C00
GIAM-DNU6QS03C00
GIAM-DNU6QF03C00
New
GGAM-DNU6QF09C00
GIAM-DNU6PF04C00
GIAM-DNU6QF04C00
To verify the vehicle is affected, be sure to check the Calibration Identification of the vehicle's ECU ROM
ID and reference the Information Table as necessary.
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SUBJECT:
ECU UPGRADE – DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280)
 NOTICE
Refer to TSB SST037 for detailed KDS procedure.
 NOTICE
Prior to performing the ECU upgrade, be sure to check that the KDS is fully charged.
1.
Connect the VCI-II to the OBD-II
connector, located under the driver’s side
of the instrument panel.
 NOTICE
The ECU upgrade function on
KDS is operating wirelessly. It is
not necessary to perform the
upgrade via USB cable.
2.
With the ignition ON, turn ON the KDS
tablet. Select KDS from the home
screen.
3.
Confirm communication with VCI (A) and
then configure the vehicle (B) using the
AUTO VIN (C) feature.
B
A
C
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SUBJECT:
ECU UPGRADE – DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280)
4.
Select ECU Upgrade.
5.
The KDS will check the server for
recently uploaded Events and then
automatically download the applicable
Event (308, 309, or 310).
 NOTICE
The vehicle must be identified in
Vehicle Selection to download
an Event for that vehicle.
6.
KDS screenshot shown above is for
demonstration purposes only. Events shown in
screenshot are not applicable to this bulletin.
Select Auto Mode.
CAUTION
Do NOT attempt to perform a
Manual Mode upgrade UNLESS
Auto Mode fails. Always follow
the instructions given on the
KDS in either Auto or Manual
mode.
7.
Select the Engine system under the
System selection menu.
Touch ID Check (D) and confirm that the
latest update is available.
Select the appropriate upgrade event
(308, 309, or 310) and select Upgrade to
continue.
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D
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SUBJECT:
8.
ECU UPGRADE – DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280)
The ECU upgrade will begin and the
progress of the upgrade will appear on
the bar graph. Upgrade part (1/2) (E) will
download the upgrade event to the VCIII. Upgrade part (2/2) (F) will upgrade the
ECU.
CAUTION
E
F
Do not touch the system
buttons (like ‘Back’, ‘Home’,
‘etc.’) while performing ECU
Upgrade.
9.
If a “Communication Fail” screen
appears, verify that the VCI-II and KDS
are communicating properly. Touch OK
and restart the procedure from step 4.
 NOTICE
If an error notice continues to
appear or if the upgrade cannot
be performed, contact Techline
or GIT America Help Desk.
10. When instructed on the KDS, turn the
ignition OFF for ten (10) seconds then
back on. Touch OK to continue.
11. Once the upgrade is complete, touch OK
to finalize the procedure.
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12. When prompted, select YES to check for
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and
erase any DTCs stored such as EPS,
ESC, and TPMS that may have been set
during the upgrade.
13. Start the engine to confirm proper
operation of the vehicle.
Manual Upgrade Procedure:
CAUTION
Before attempting an ECU upgrade on any Kia model, make sure to determine
whether the particular model is equipped with an immobilizer security system.
Failure to follow proper procedures may cause the ECU to become inoperative after
the upgrade and any claims associated with this repair may be subject to
chargeback.
 NOTICE
The manual upgrade should ONLY be performed if the automatic upgrade fails.
If the automatic upgrade fails, turn the ignition OFF for about 10 seconds then place
it back in the ON position to reset the control unit BEFORE performing manual
upgrade.
See table below and on page 15 for Manual Mode passwords.
MANUAL MODE ECU UPGRADE PASWORDS
Menu
Password
UB MT -ISG -IMMO (12MY-14MY) : 39110-2BDL0/N0/R0
2000
UB MT -ISG +IMMO/SMK (12MY-14MY) : 39110-2BDM0/P0/S0
2001
UB AT -ISG -IMMO (12MY-14MY) : 39110-2BDL5/A7/R5
2575
UB AT -ISG +IMMO/SMK (12MY-14MY) : 39110-2BDM5/B7/S5
2576
UB AT +ISG -IMMO (12MY-14MY) : 39110-2BDL8/C7/R6
2876
UB AT +ISG +IMMO/SMK (12MY-14MY) : 39110-2BDM8/D7/S6
2877
UB AT +ISG -IMMO (12MY-14MY) : 39110-2BDE7
1027
UB AT +ISG +IMMO/SMK (12MY-14MY) : 339110-2BDF7
1026
UB MT -ISG -IMMO (15MY) : 39110-2BDT0
1020
UB MT -ISG +IMMO/SMK (15MY) : 39110-2BDT1
1021
UB AT -ISG -IMMO (15MY) : 39110-2BDT6/T2
1022
UB AT -ISG +IMMO/SMK (15MY) : 39110-2BDT7/T3
1023
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MANUAL MODE ECU UPGRADE PASSWORDS CONTINUED
Menu
Password
UB AT +ISG -IMMO (15MY) : 39110-2BDT8/T4
1024
UB AT +ISG +IMMO/SMK (15MY) : 39110-2BDT9/T5
1025
UB PE MT -ISG -IMMO (16MY) : 39114-2BVD0
1420
UB PE MT -ISG +IMMO/SMK (16MY) : 39114-2BVC0
1421
UB PE AT -ISG -IMMO (16MY) : 39110-2BVF0
1027
UB PE AT -ISG +IMMO/SMK (16MY) : 39110-2BVE0
1028
UB PE AT +ISG -IMMO (16MY) : 39110-2BVH0
1029
UB PE AT +ISG +IMMO/SMK (16MY) : 39110-2BVG0
1030
PS 1.6GDI 14MY ULEV MT -ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BSH0
1020
PS 1.6GDI 14MY ULEV MT -ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BSG0
1022
PS 1.6GDI 14MY ULEV AT -ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BSH5
1025
PS 1.6GDI 14MY ULEV AT -ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BSG5
1024
PS 1.6GDI 15MY ULEV MT -ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BSH1
1021
PS 1.6GDI 15MY ULEV MT -ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BSG1
1026
PS 1.6GDI 15MY ULEV AT -ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BSH7
1027
PS 1.6GDI 15MY ULEV AT -ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BSG7
1029
PS 1.6GDI 16MY ULEV MT -ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BSG3
1023
PS 1.6GDI 16MY ULEV MT -ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BSF3
1030
PS 1.6GDI 16MY ULEV AT -ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BSE8
1028
PS 1.6GDI 16MY ULEV AT -ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BSD8
1031
AM 1.6GDI MT -ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BCG0/J0
1020
AM 1.6GDI MT -ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BCH0/K0
1021
AM 1.6GDI AT -ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BCG5/G2/C1
2521
AM 1.6GDI AT -ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BCH5/H2/CD1
2522
AM 1.6GDI AT +ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BCG8/G3/E1
2831
AM 1.6GDI AT +ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BCH8/H3/CF1
2832
1.
Within the ECU Upgrade screen displayed, select Manual Mode and then select the
applicable Upgrade Event (308, 309, or 310).
2.
Select the appropriate control unit part number with reference to the ROM ID Information
Table on pages 3-10, and select OK.
3.
Enter the appropriate password from the Manual Mode password table above and select
OK.
4.
The upgrade(s) will begin and the progress of the upgrade will appear on the bar graph.
5.
When instructed on the KDS, turn the ignition OFF for ten (10) seconds then back on.
Touch OK to continue.
6.
Once the upgrade is complete, touch OK to finalize the procedure.
7.
When prompted, select YES to check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and erase any
DTCs stored such as EPS, ESC, and TPMS that may have been set during the upgrade.
8.
Start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.
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AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
Rio (UB)
All 2012 – 2016MY
Soul (AM)
All 2012 – 2013MY
Soul (PS)
All 2014 – 2016MY
SERVICE ACTION WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N CODE: N99 C CODE: C99
Claim
Type
V
Model
Causal
P/N
Qty.
Rio
(UB)
39110
2BDL0
0
Soul
(PS)
39110
2BSH7
0
Repair
Description
(SA280)
Gamma 1.6GDI
DTC P0441
Logic Improvement
Labor
Op Code
Op
Time
160136R0
0.3
M/H
Replacement
P/N
Qty.
N/A
0
N/A
0
 NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers
should reference SA280 when accessing the WebDCS system.
STANDARD WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION:
Use this information only to file a warranty claim for vehicles for which:
1. A customer complains of the same concern, as described on Page 1.
2. The VIN does not appear on the Affected Vehicles list for Service Action 280.
3. The vehicle model year and production date range are as identified in this bulletin.
N CODE: N99 C CODE: C99
Claim
Type
W
Model
Causal
P/N
Qty.
Rio
(UB)
39110
2BDL0
0
Soul
(PS)
39110
2BSH7
0
Soul
(AM)
39110
2BSH7
0
Repair
Description
Labor
Op Code
Op
Time
39110FC0
Gamma 1.6GDI
DTC P0441
Logic Improvement
39110FC1
39110FC2
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0.3
M/H
Replacement
P/N
Qty.
N/A
0
N/A
0
N/A
0