TSB_ELE203_CLSD

GROUP
ELE
MODEL
2016-2017MY
Soul (PS EV)
NUMBER
203
DATE
July 2020
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: BMS/FATC OPERATION LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT WHILE BATTERY CHARGING (SA427)
This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Battery Management System (BMS) and
Full Auto Temperature Control (FATC) software on some 2016-2017MY Soul (PS EV) vehicles,
produced from May 21, 2015 through August 29, 2017, in order to improve air conditioning
operation while the battery is charging. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the
following two (2) systems: BMS and FATC using the KDS ECU Upgrade function 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 table on page 3 of this bulletin. Before conducting the
procedure, verify the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
Kia Diagnostic System (KDS)
 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 SA427.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time.
Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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:
SERVICE ACTION: BMS/FATC OPERATION LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT WHILE BATTERY CHARGING (SA427)
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
Soul (PS EV)
May 21, 2015 to August 29, 2017
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Claim
Type
Causal P/N
Qty.
Repair
Description
Labor Op
Code
Op
Time
Replacement
P/N
Qty.
V
37513 E4050
0
(SA427)
BMS and FATC
Logic Improvement
200042R0
0.3
M/H
N/A
0
 NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers
should reference SA427 when accessing the WebDCS system.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: SA427 Soul (PS EV) July 2020