GROUP

MODEL

ELE

2014MY
Soul (PS)

NUMBER

DATE

058

March 2014

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:

SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE - IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA 164)

This bulletin provides infcxmation related to the reprogramming of the Body Control Module
(BCM) on some 2014MY Soul (PS) vehicles, produced from August 26, 2013 to December 13,
2013, which may exhibit a condition related to intermittent operation of the welcome function
on the headlights. To prevent and/or correct this condition, the BCM should be reprogrammed
using the GOS download, as described in this bulletin. Kia is requesting the completion of this
Service Action on all affected vehicles, including dealer stock, prior to delivery. 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
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 SA164.
File Under:
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The upgrade will begin and the
progress of the upgrade will appear
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If the upgrade fails, disconnect the
negative (-) terminal from the
battery for 20 seconds and restart
the procedure.

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Click OK on the final screen.
Upgrade event 226 is now complete.
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18.

Once the upgrade is completed, check if any incidental Diagnostic Trouble Codes
DTC(s) have been created by the upgrade process; clear · any DTC(s) that may be
present.

19.

Start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.

Manual Mode Upgrade

& CAUTION
Before attempting an upgrade on any Kia model, make sure to first determine
whether the particular 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. ~

*NOTICE
Do NOT attempt to perform a Manual Mode upgrade unless Auto Mode fails. Always
follow the instructions given on the GOS in either Auto or Manual mode. See table
for Manual Mode passwords.

MANUAL MODE ECM UPGRADE PASSWORDS:

Upgrade Event #226 Soul (PS)
MENU

PASSWORD

PS BCM : 95400-82480/510/520/530/550/570/590

2590

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Before performing the manual update,
cycle the fuse box panel power switch
to the "OFF" position for 20 seconds.
Then, cycle the fuse box panel power
switch back to the "ON" position.

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1.

Within the ECM Upgrade screen, select Manual Mode in the left column, select BCM
and then select Upgrade Event 226. Select the appropriate control unit part number by
referring to the ROM ID Information Table on Pages 2 and 3, and click OK.

2.

Enter the appropriate password from the table on Page 7, and click OK.

3.

Cycle the ignition ON and OFF once and open the driver's door, when prompted. Then,
click OK.

4.

Upgrade will begin and the progress of the upgrade will appear on the bar graph.

5.

Click OK on the final screen. Upgrade event 226 is now complete.

6.

Once the upgrade is completed, check if any incidental Diagnostic Trouble Codes
DTC(s) have been created by the upgrade process; clear any DTC(s) that may be
present.

7·

Start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.

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AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:
Model

Production Date Range

Soul (PS)

From August 26, 2013 to December 13, 2013

SERVICE ACTION WARRANTY INFORMATION :
Claim
Type

Causal PIN

Qty

N Code

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95400 B2BPO

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N94

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Code

C40

Repair
Description

Labor Op
Code

Time

Related
Parts

Qty

(SA164)
BCM
UPGRADE

130140RO

0.3
M/H

NIA

0

*NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers
should reference SA164 when accessing the WebDCS system.

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