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KIA MOTORS
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Corporate Headquarters
111 Peters Canyon Rd
Irvine. CA 92606
TEL. (949) 468-4800
FAX: (949) 468-4905

August 5, 2013

Mr. Daniel C. Smith
Associate Administrator for Enforcement
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building
Washington, DC 20590
Dear Mr. Smith:
Pursuant to the TREAD ACT and CFR 579.5, KIA Motors America, Inc. is submitting to NHTSA the following
documents for the month ending July 2013:

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS
TSB 130

Engine

2012 MY Sportage - Service Action: ECM Upgrade - Re-flash and EWG Adjustment
Procedure (SA 149)

TSB 021 (Rev1 ) Climate

2012-13 MY Soul - Service Action: Manual HVAC Control Unit Logic Improvement
(SA148)

TSB 052

Electrical

2014 MY Sorento - Replacement Battery - Service Information

PS 251

Chassis

Alignment Specifications for Optima (Q F)

PS 265

General

All Current Models - Wiper Blade Protector Removal

PITSTOP

If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please contact me at (949) 468-4731 during normal
business hours.
Sincerely,

J. S. Park, Executive Director
Product Litigation and Regulatory Compliance
Kia Motors America, Inc
111 Peters Canyon Road
Irvine, CA 92606
Attachments - Five (5)

GROUP
Climate

MODEL
2012-13MY Soul (AM)

NUMBER
DATE
021[Rev1, 07/17/2013] June 2013

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SERVICE ACTION : MANUAL HVAC CONTROL
UNIT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT SA148

susJECT:

*NOTICE
This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of
this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
This bulleti n provides information related to a controller software upgrade for 2012-13MY Soul
(AM) vehicles, produced from July 11 , 2011 to June 22, 2012, and equipped with Manual HVAC

controls. The possible concern relates to an HVAC controller which may emit CAN error messages
that may cause communication concerns between other systems on the network. As a result, MIL
may be "ON" along with CAN Communication related DTCs, C1623 and C1687 (active or stored).
To correct this condition, upgrade the HVAC controller using the procedure outlined in th is TSB. 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
(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.
Unnecessarily replaced parts 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 veh icles.
This issue number is SA148.
File Under:

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General Manager

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Parts Manager

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Page 2 of 7

SUBJECT:

SERMIC~ 86JIOr:-J~·' MANUAL

HVAC CONTROL UNIT
UO~I_~ _IMPROVEMENT (SA 148)

ECM Upgrade Procedure:
To correct this condition , the HVAC controller should be reprogrammed using the GOS download
as described in this 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 that the Midtronics GRB-1299 system be used in ECM/PCM mode
during charging. DO NOT connect any other battery charger to the vehicle during ECM/
PCM upgrade.
All ECM upgrades must be done w ith 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 d uring ECM/PCM upgrade.
DO NOT turn the ignition key 'OFF' or interrupt the power supply during ECM/PCM
upgrade.
When the ECM/PCM upgrade is completed, turn the ignition 'OFF' and wa it 20
seconds before starting the engine.
ONLY use approved ECM/PCM upgrade software designated for the correct model,
year.

ROM ID INFORMATION TABLE
Upgrade Event #207 :

-MODEL

A/C UNIT P/N

2012-13MY
Soul (AM)

97250-2KAEO
97250-2KAE1
97250-2KAFO
97250-2KAF1
97250-2KAGO
97250-2KAG1

ROM ID

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PREVIOUS

NEW

020DXX
0212XX
030EXX
040FXX
041 0XX
040011

040012

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 [Rev 1]

Soul (AM)

June 2013

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1. Con nect the power supp ly cable to the GOS tool.

*NOTICE
If attempting to perform the ECM upgrade with the power supply cable disconnected from
the GOS tool, be sure to check that the GOS tool is fully charged before ECM upgrade. If the
GOS tool is not fully charged, fai lure 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 USB cable between the VCI and the GOS tool.

*NOTICE
When performing the ECM upgrade using the GOS tool, wireless communication
between the VCI and GOS tool is 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 (GH OM - 241000) to the VC I.

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 VC I 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.

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-TSB: CLI 021 /SA 148[Rev1)

Soul (AM)

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