TSB_FUE053

GROUP
MODEL
FUE
2014-2016MY
Soul (PS)
w/Gamma 1.6L GDI
NUMBER
DATE
053
September 2021
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P050A
ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA485)
This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system
on some 2014-2016MY Soul (PS) vehicles with Gamma 1.6L GDI engines, produced from August 29, 2013
through July 26, 2016, which may exhibit an MIL ON with DTC P050A (Cold Start Idle Air Control System
Performance). Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to apply the improved logic to the ‘ECM’
system 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 pages 3-4 of
this bulletin.
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 SA485.
A printed copy is for reference only; publication information can be updated at any time.
Always refer to KGIS for the latest information. After logging in kdealer.com, the newest technical
publications are listed in ‘Service Releases’ and has the latest service information that has been released.
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SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P050A
ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA485)
SUBJECT:
ECU Upgrade Procedure:
To correct this condition, the ECU should be reprogrammed using the KDS
download, as described in this bulletin.
Upgrade Event Name
559. PS GAMMA 1.6GDI Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) ECU UPGRADE (14~16MY)
 NOTICE
•
Confirm a fully charged battery (12.3 volts or higher is necessary) is used or utilize a fully
charged jump starter box connected to the battery.
•
Ensure the KDS GDS is sufficiently charged at 60% or higher prior to reflash.
•
All ECU upgrades must be performed with the ignition set to the ‘ON’ position unless otherwise
stated.
•
Damaged VCI II units should not be used and promptly replaced.
•
Be careful not to disconnect the VCI-II connected to the vehicle 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 application.
 IMPORTANT
It is recommended to ALWAYS check the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) to locate the ECU Part
Number respective to Auto/Manual Mode ROM IDs. DO NOT reference the parts label affixed to
the ECU.

Before attempting an ECU upgrade on any Kia model, make sure to first determine whether the
applicable 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.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P050A
ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA485)
SUBJECT:
ROM ID INFORMATION TABLE:
Upgrade Event #559
Model
EM
TM
IMMO
Yes
ECU P/No.
Previous
New
39110 2BSG0
GGPS DNU6FS00600
GGPS DNU6FS01600
GGPS DNU6FF01600
GGPS DNU6FF02600
GGPS DNU6FF03600
GGPS DNU6FF04600
GGPS DNU6FK04600
GGPS DNU6FK14600
GGPS DNU6FK24600
GGPS DNU6FK34600
GGPS DNU6FK44600
39110 2BSH0
GGPS DNU6ES00600
GGPS DNU6ES01600
GGPS DNU6EF01600
GGPS DNU6EF02600
GGPS DNU6EF03600
GGPS DNU6EF04600
GGPS DNU6EK04600
GGPS DNU6EK14600
GGPS DNU6EK24600
GGPS DNU6EK34600
GGPS DNU6EK44600
39110 2BSG5
GGPS DNU6QS00C00
GGPS DNU6QS01C00
GGPS DNU6QF01C00
GGPS DNU6QF02C00
GGPS DNU6QF03C00
GGPS DNU6QF04C00
GGPS DNU6QK04C00
GGPS DNU6QK14C00
GGPS DNU6QK24C00
GGPS DNU6QK34C00
GGPS DNU6QK44C00
39110 2BSH5
GGPS DNU6PS00C00
GGPS DNU6PS01C00
GGPS DNU6PF01C00
GGPS DNU6PF02C00
GGPS DNU6PF03C00
GGPS DNU6PF04C00
GGPS DNU6PK04C00
GGPS DNU6PK14C00
GGPS DNU6PK24C00
GGPS DNU6PK34C00
GGPS DNU6PK44C00
MT
No
PS
14MY
1.6L
GDI
(ULEV)
Yes
AT
No
ROM ID
To verify the vehicle is affected, be sure to check the Calibration Identification of the vehicle's ECM ROM ID
and reference the Information Table as necessary.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P050A
ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA485)
SUBJECT:
Upgrade Event #559 (Continued)
Model
EM
TM
IMMO
Yes
ECU P/No.
39110 2BSG1
39110 2BSF3
MT
No
PS
15-16MY
39110 2BSH1
39110 2BSG3
1.6L
GDI
(ULEV)
39110 2BSG6
Yes
39110 2BSG7
39110 2BSD8
AT
39110-2BSH6
No
39110-2BSH7
39110-2BSE8
ROM ID
Previous
GGPS FNU6FF02600
GGPS FNU6FF03600
GGPS FNU6FF04600
GGPS FNU6FS00600
GGPS FNU6FS01600
GGPS FNU6FS02600
GGPS GNU6FF01600
GGPS GNU6FF02600
GGPS GNU6FK02600
GGPS GNU6FK12600
GGPS GNU6FK22600
GGPS GNU6FK32600
GGPS GNU6FS00600
GGPS GNU6FS01600
GGPS FNU6EF02600
GGPS FNU6EF03600
GGPS FNU6EF04600
GGPS FNU6ES00600
GGPS FNU6ES01600
GGPS FNU6ES02600
GGPS GNU6EF01600
GGPS GNU6EF02600
GGPS GNU6EK02600
GGPS GNU6EK12600
GGPS GNU6EK22600
GGPS GNU6EK32600
GGPS GNU6ES00600
GGPS GNU6ES01600
GGPS FNU6QF02C00
GGPS FNU6QF03C00
GGPS FNU6QF04C00
GGPS FNU6QS00C00
GGPS FNU6QS01C00
GGPS FNU6QS02C00
GGPS GNU6QF01C00
GGPS GNU6QF02C00
GGPS GNU6QK02C00
GGPS GNU6QK03C00
GGPS GNU6QK12C00
GGPS GNU6QK22C00
GGPS GNU6QK32C00
GGPS GNU6QS00C00
GGPS GNU6QS01C00
GGPS FNU6PF02C00
GGPS FNU6PF03C00
GGPS FNU6PF04C00
GGPS FNU6PS00C00
GGPS FNU6PS01C00
GGPS FNU6PS02C00
GGPS GNU6PF01C00
GGPS GNU6PF02C00
GGPS GNU6PK02C00
GGPS GNU6PK03C00
GGPS GNU6PK12C00
GGPS GNU6PK22C00
GGPS GNU6PK32C00
GGPS GNU6PS00C00
GGPS GNU6PS01C00
New
GGPS GNU6FK42600
GGPS GNU6EK42600
GGPS GNU6QK42C00
GGPS GNU6PK42C00
To verify the vehicle is affected, be sure to check the Calibration Identification of the vehicle's ECM ROM ID
and reference the Information Table as necessary.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P050A
ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA485)
SUBJECT:
 NOTICE
Prior to performing the ECU upgrade, be sure to check that the KDS is fully charged.
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
operates wirelessly. It is not necessary
to perform the upgrade via USB cable.
With the ignition ON, turn ON the KDS tablet.
Select ‘KDS’ from the home screen.
Confirm communication with VCI (A) and then
configure the vehicle (B) using the ‘AUTO VIN’
(C) feature.
B
A
C
Select ‘ECU Upgrade’.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P050A
ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA485)
SUBJECT:
The KDS will check the server for recently
uploaded
Events
and
then
automatically
download Upgrade Event #559.
 NOTICE
The vehicle must be identified in
Vehicle Selection to download an
Event for that vehicle.
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.
Select the Engine system under the System
selection menu.
Touch ID Check (D) and confirm that the latest
D
update is available.
Select
Upgrade
Event
#559,
and
select
Upgrade to continue.
The ECU upgrade will begin and the progress
of the upgrade will appear on the bar graph.
E
Upgrade part (1/2) (E) will download the
upgrade event to the VCI-II. Upgrade part (2/2)
(F) will upgrade the ECU.
CAUTION
F
Do not touch the system buttons (like
‘Back’,
‘Home’,
‘etc.’)
while
performing ECU Upgrade.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P050A
ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA485)
SUBJECT:
If a “Communication Fail” screen appears, verify
that the VCI-II and KDS are communicating
properly. Select ‘OK’ and restart the procedure
from step 4.
 NOTICE
If an error notice continues to appear
or
if
the
upgrade
cannot
be
performed, DO NOT disconnect the
KDS/VCI-II. Contact GIT America Help
Desk at (888) 542-4371 or Techline.
When instructed on the KDS, turn the ignition
OFF for ten (10) seconds then back on. Select
‘OK’ to continue.
Once the upgrade is complete, select ‘OK’ to
finalize the procedure.
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.
Start the engine to confirm normal operation of
the vehicle.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P050A
ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA485)
SUBJECT:
Manual Upgrade Procedure:
 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 for ‘Manual Mode’ passwords.
Manual Mode ECU Upgrade Passwords
Menu
Password
PS GAMMA 1.6GDI ULEV MT -ISG -IMMO (14MY) : 39110-2BSH0
3920
PS GAMMA 1.6GDI ULEV MT -ISG +IMMO/SMK (14MY) : 39110-2BSG0
9112
PS GAMMA 1.6GDI ULEV AT -ISG -IMMO (14MY) : 39110-2BSH5
3925
PS GAMMA 1.6GDI ULEV AT -ISG +IMMO/SMK (14MY) : 39110-2BSG5
1125
PS GAMMA 1.6GDI ULEV MT -ISG -IMMO (15~16MY) : 39110-2BSH1/G3
3923
PS GAMMA 1.6GDI ULEV MT -ISG +IMMO/SMK (15~16MY) : 39110-2BSG1/F3
1213
PS GAMMA 1.6GDI ULEV AT -ISG -IMMO (15~16MY) : 39110-2BSH6/H7/E8
3928
PS GAMMA 1.6GDI ULEV AT -ISG +IMMO/SMK (15~16MY) : 39110-2BSG6/G7/D8
2678
Within the ECU Upgrade screen displayed, select Manual Mode.
Select the Engine system under the System selection menu. Select Upgrade Event #559 and select
Upgrade to continue.
Select the appropriate control unit part number with reference to the ROM ID Information Table on
pages 3-4, and select OK.
Enter the appropriate password from the Manual Mode password table above and select OK.
The upgrade will begin and the progress of the upgrade will appear on the bar graph.
When instructed on the KDS, turn the ignition OFF for ten (10) seconds then back on. Select OK.
Once the upgrade is complete, select OK to finalize the procedure.
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.
Start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P050A
ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA485)
SUBJECT:
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
Soul (PS)
August 29, 2013 to July 26, 2016
REQUIRED TOOL:
Tool Name
Figure
Comments
KDS
Kia Diagnostic System
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Claim
Type
V
Causal P/N
Qty.
39110-2BSH0
0
Repair Description
(SA485)
ECM Upgrade
Labor Op
Op
Replacement
Code
Time
P/N
210093R0
0.3
M/H
N/A
Qty.
0
 NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers should reference
SA485 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.
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