GROUP
Climate

MODEL
2012MY Soul (AM)
1.6L GDI

NU MBER
021

DATE
June 2013

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SERVICE ACTION : MANUAL HVAC CONTROL UN IT LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA 148)

SUBJECT:

Th is bulletin provides information related to a controller software upgrade for 2012MY Soul vehic les,
produced from July 11, 2011 to June 22 , 2012 , and equipped with Manual HVAC controls. The
possible concern relates to an HVAC contro ller which may emit CAN error messages that may
cause comm unication concerns between other systems on the network . As a result, MIL maybe
"ON " along with CAN Comm unication related DTCs. C 1623 and C 1687 (active or stored ). To
correct this condition. upgrade the HVAC controller using the procedure outlined in this TSB. For
confirmation that the latest reflash has been done to a vehicle you are worki ng on, verify ROM ID
using the tables in this TSB.
Global
Diagnostic
System
(GOS)

*NOTICE
DO NOT replace any parts related to the DTCs mentioned above unless proven to be the
cause for the OTC AFTER the reflash has been performed. First perform the reflash as
described In this bulletin, and verify that no DTC(s) will re-set. Should a OTC re-set after
the reflash , diagnose according to KGIS. Parts replacement In conjunction with this TSB
may be subject to Mandatory Parts Return and returned parts will be tested by KMA.
Parts replaced unnecessarily will be subject to chargeback.

*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 SA148.
Fiie Under:

Circulate To :

X General Manager

X Service Advlsor(s) X Technlclan(s)

X Service Manager

X Parts Manager

X Body Shop Manager X Fleet Repair

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SERMIC ~

fa..C,Tl ONi MANUAL HVAC CONTROL UNIT
'OGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA 148)

ECM Upgrade Procedure:
To correct this condition, the HVAC co ntroller should be reprogrammed using the GOS download
as desc ribed in thi s bulletin .

UPGRADE EVENT NAME
207 .AM FL MTC LOGIC IMPROVEMENT

*NOTICE

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A fully charged battery Is necessary before ECM/PCM upgrade can take place. It
Is recommended thatthe Mldtronlcs GRS-1299 system be used In ECM/PCM mode
during charging. DO NOT connect any other battery cha rger to the vehicle during ECM/
PCM upgrade.
All ECM upgrades must be done with the Ignition key In the 'ON ' position .
Be careful not to disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or GOS during the
ECM upgrade procedure.
DO NOT start the engine during ECM/PCM upgrade .
DO NOT turn the ignition key 'OFF' or Interrupt the power supply during ECM/PCM
upgrade.
When the ECM/PCM upgra de Is completed , turn the Ignition 'OFF' and wait 20
seconds before starti ng the engi ne.
ONLY use approved ECM/PCM upgrade software designated for the correct model,
year.
Make sure all outstanding updates are Installed before performing the ECM/PCM
upgrade.

RO M ID Information Table :
MODEL

A/C UNIT PIN

AM1 .6 GDI

97250-2KA EO
97250-2KAE 1
97250-2KA FO
97250-2KAF1
97250-2KAGO
97250-2KAG1

ROMID
PREVIOUS

NEW

020DXX
0212XX
030EXX
040FXX
041 0XX
0400 11

0400 12

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.
TSB : CU 02 1/SA 148

Soul (AM )

June 201 3

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SER:V.IC~ f.:\CTION~
. ' MANUAL HVAC CONTROL UNIT
, O~l_C

IMPROVEMENT (SA 148)

1. Connect the power supply cable to the GOS tool.

*NOTICE
If attempting to perform the ECM upgrade with the povwr supply cable disconnected from
the GOS tool, be sure to check that the GOS tool ls fully charged before ECM upgrade. If the
GOS tool ls not fully charged, failure to perform the ECM upgrade may occur. Therefore, It Is
strongly recommended that the power supply be connected to the GOS tool.

2.

Connect the USS cable between the VCI and the GOS tool.

When performing the ECM upgrade using the GOS tool, wireless communication
between the VCI and GOS tool ls not available. Therefore, be sure to connect the USB
cable between the VCI and the GOS tool.

3. Connect the Main 16-pin OLC cable (GHOM - 241000) to the VCI.
4. Connect the Main 16-pin OLC cable (GHOM
- 241000) between the VCI and the 080-11
connector, located under the driver's side of
the instrument panel.

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5. With the ignition key ON , turn ON the VCI and GOS tool. Access the GOS vehicle identification
number (VIN) screen and configure the vehicle using the VIN Auto Detect function.
6. Select AIR/CON system and click OK .

OK

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TSB : CLI 021 /SA 148

Soul (AM )

June 2013

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