GROUP
Service Campaign

MODEL
2014~2015MY
Soul (PS)

NUMBER
SC 117 (REV 1, 03/31/2015)

DATE
March 2015

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
SUBJECT:

SOUL (PS) – ACU LOGIC UPDATE (SC117)

 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 bulletin provides information related to the update of the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) logic
of some 2014~2015MY Soul (PS) vehicles, produced from July 21, 2013 through November
26, 2014, to reduce the likelihood of rollover airbag deployments in a few extreme driving
events; typically at low speeds and involving parking valets and/or prolonged multi-level
garage driving. To install the new logic, the ACU should be updated using the GDS/KDS
download, as described in this bulletin. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service
Campaign 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 (GDS)

 NOTICE
To assure complete customer satisfaction, always remember to refer to WebDCS
Warranty Coverage (validation) Inquiry Screen (Service > Warranty Coverage
>Warranty Coverage Inquiry) for a list of any additional campaigns that may need
to be performed on the vehicle before returning it to the customer.
File Under:
Circulate To:

x General Manager


x Service Advisor(s)


x Service Manager


x Parts Manager


x Technician(s) 
x Body Shop Manager  Fleet Repair


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SOUL (PS) –ACU LOGIC UPDATE (SC117)

SUBJECT:

Upgrade Procedure:
The ACU should be reprogrammed using the GDS download,
as described in this bulletin.
UPGRADE EVENT NAME
237.PS PS ACU S/W LOGIC UPGRADE

 NOTICE




A fully charged battery is necessary before the upgrade can take place. It is
recommended that the Midtronics GR8-1299 system be used in ECM mode during
charging. DO NOT connect any other battery charger to the vehicle during the upgrade.
Be careful not to disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or GDS during the
upgrade procedure.
DO NOT start the engine during the upgrade.

ROM ID INFORMATION TABLES:
Upgrade Event #237
MODEL SYSTEM
PS

ACU

ACU P/N

Version

95910 B2010
95910 B2000

E221
E220

ROM ID
PREVIOUS

NEW

95910 B2010_E221
95910 B2000_E220

95910 B2010_E245
95910 B2000_E245

To verify the vehicle is affected, be sure to check the Calibration Identification of the vehicle's ROM
ID and reference the Information Table as necessary.

1.

Connect the power supply cable to the GDS.

 NOTICE
If attempting to perform the upgrade with the power supply cable disconnected
from the GDS, be sure to check that the GDS is fully charged before performing
the upgrade. If the GDS is not fully charged, the upgrade may not occur.
Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the power supply connector be
connected to the GDS.

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SUBJECT:

2.

SOUL (PS) –ACU LOGIC UPDATE (SC117)

Connect the USB cable between the VCI and the GDS.

 NOTICE
When performing the upgrade using the GDS, wireless communication between
the VCI and GDS is not available. Therefore, be sure to connect the USB cable
between the VCI and the GDS.

3.

Connect the Main 16-pin DLC cable (GHDM – 241000) to the VCI.

4.

Connect the Main 16-pin DLC cable
(GHDM – 241000) to the OBD-II
connector, located under the driver's
side of the instrument panel.

5.

With the ignition key ON, turn ON the VCI and GDS. Access the GDS vehicle
identification number (VIN) screen and configure the vehicle using the VIN AUTO
DETECT Function.

6.

Select AIRBAG system and click OK.

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SUBJECT:

SOUL (PS) –ACU LOGIC UPDATE (SC117)

7.

Select ECU Upgrade from the bottom right-hand corner. Next select Auto Mode, and
then Upgrade Event 237.PS ACU S/W LOGIC UPGRADE. Perform the upgrade in
accordance with normal GDS ECM upgrade procedures.

8.

When the GDS reports that the ACU upgrade has been successfully completed, click OK
and turn the ignition off for ten (10) seconds.

9.

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

10.

Start the vehicle to confirm proper operation.

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

Manual Mode Upgrade
MANUAL MODE ACU UPGRADE PASSWORDS:

Upgrade Event #237 Soul (PS)
MENU

PASSWORD

PS ACU: 95910-B2010

2010

PS ACU: 95910 B2000

2000

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SOUL (PS) –ACU LOGIC UPDATE (SC117)

SUBJECT:

1.

Within the ECU Upgrade screen, select Manual Mode in the left column, select AIRBAG
system and then select Upgrade Event 237.PS PS ACU S/W LOGIC UPGRADE. Select
the appropriate control unit part number by referring to the ROM ID Information Table on
Page 2, and click OK.

2.

Enter the appropriate password from the table on Page 4, and click OK.

3.

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

4.

When the GDS reports that the ACU upgrade has been successfully completed, click OK
and turn the ignition off for ten (10) seconds.

5.

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

6.

Start the vehicle to confirm proper operation.

AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:
Model

Date Range

Soul (PS)

From July 21, 2013 through November 26, 2014

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Claim
Type

Causal P/N

Qty.

N
Code

C
Code

Repair
Description

Labor Op
Code

Time

Related
Parts

Qty.

R

95910 B2010

0

N99

C99

(SC117)
ACU Logic
Upgrade

140086R0

0.3
M/H

N/A

0

 NOTICE
To assure complete customer satisfaction, always remember to refer to WebDCS
Warranty Coverage (validation) Inquiry Screen (Service > Warranty Coverage
>Warranty Coverage Inquiry) for a list of any additional campaigns that may need to
be performed on the vehicle before returning it to the customer.

TSB: SC 117 (REV 1) Soul (PS) March 2015