NHTSA ID Number: 10092144
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSBENG146R1
TSB/Document Date: 2017-02-17
Summary
TSB: ECM UPGRADE RIO, SOUL MIL ON WITH DTC(S) P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P2192/P0128/P0326/P0441 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR SOME 2012~2014MY RIO (UB), SOME 2012~2013 SOUL (AM) AND SOME 2014MY SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM-RELATED DTCS; P0456, P0461, P050A, P2188, P2192, P0128, P0326, P0441. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, THE ECM SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED USING THE GDS DOWNLOAD AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE FOR A SPECIFIC DTC CONCERN, VERIFY THE VIN AND DTC FALL WITHIN THE PRODUCTION RANGES, BY CONSULTING THE TABLE ON PAGE 10. 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.
GGAM DNU6FF05600
GGAM DNU6PF07C00
GGAM DNU6QF07C00
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ECM UPGRADE – RIO, SOUL MIL ON WITH DTC(S)
P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P2192/P0128/P0326/P0441
SUBJECT:
Upgrade event #239 (AM) (cont.)
ROM ID
MODEL
AM 1.6
GDI
T/M
IMMO
No (-)
A/T
ISG
ECU P/NO
Yes (+)
39110 2BCH5
39110 2BCH2
39110 2BCD1
PREVIOUS
NEW
GGAM DNU6QS02C00
GGAMDNU6QS03C00
GGAM DNU6QS04C00
GGAM DNU6QS05C00
GGAM DNU6QS06C00
GGAM DNU6QS07C00
GGAM DNU6QF07C00
Upgrade event #255 (PS)
ROM ID
MODEL
TM
ISG
IMMO
No (-)
ECU P/NO
PREVIOUS
NEW
39110 2BSG0
GGPS DNU6FS00600
GGPS DNU6FS01600
GGPS DNU6FF01600
39110 2BSH0
GGPS DNU6ES00600
GGPS DNU6ES01600
GGPS DNU6EF01600
39110 2BSG5
GGPS DNU6QS00C00
GGPS DNU6QS01C00
GGPS DNU6QF01C00
39110 2BSH5
GGPS DNU6PS00C00
GGPS DNU6PS01C00
GGPS DNU6PF01C00
Yes (+)
M/T
No (-)
PS
1.6GDI
Yes (+)
No (-)
A/T
No (-)
No (-)
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.
1.
Connect the power supply cable to the GDS.
NOTICE
If attempting to perform the ECM upgrade with the power supply cable
disconnected from the GDS, be sure to check that the GDS is fully charged before
ECM upgrade. If the GDS is not fully charged, failure to perform the ECM upgrade
may occur. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the power supply connector
be connected to the GDS.
2.
Connect the USB cable between the VCI and the GDS.
NOTICE
When performing the ECM 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.
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SUBJECT:
ECM UPGRADE – RIO, SOUL MIL ON WITH DTC(S)
P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P2192/P0128/P0326/P0441
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 ENGINE system and click OK.
Display screen above is for demonstration only purposes and will vary depending on model.
7.
Select ECU Upgrade from the bottom right-hand corner. Next select Auto Mode, and then
Engine. Perform the ECM upgrade in accordance with normal GDS ECM upgrade
procedures.
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SUBJECT:
ECM UPGRADE – RIO, SOUL MIL ON WITH DTC(S)
P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P2192/P0128/P0326/P0441
CAUTION
Before attempting an ECM 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 GDS in either Auto or Manual mode. See table
for Manual Mode passwords.
* MANUAL MODE ECM UPGRADE PASSWORDS:
* Do NOT perform Manual Mode ECM upgrade unless Auto Mode fails.
Upgrade event #238 Rio (UB)
MY
UB
1.6GDI
MENU
PASSWORD
UB 1.6GDI MT -ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BDL0/N0
1020
UB 1.6GDI MT -ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BDM0/P0
1021
UB 1.6GDI AT -ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BDL5/A7
1027
UB 1.6GDI AT -ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BDM5/B7
1028
UB 1.6GDI AT +ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BDL8/C7
1029
UB 1.6GDI AT +ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BDM8/D7
1030
UB 1.6GDI AT +ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BDE7
1031
UB 1.6GDI AT +ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BDF7
1032
Upgrade event #239 Soul (AM)
MY
AM
1.6GDI
MENU
PASSWORD
AM 1.6GDI MT -ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BCG0/J0
1020
AM 1.6GDI MT -ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BCHO/K0
1021
AM 1.6GDI AT -ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BCG5/G2/C1
1022
AM 1.6GDI AT -ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BCH5/H2/D
1023
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SUBJECT:
ECM UPGRADE – RIO, SOUL MIL ON WITH DTC(S)
P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P2192/P0128/P0326/P0441
Upgrade event #255 Soul (PS)
MODEL
MENU
PASSWORD
PS 14MY MT -ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BSH0
1020
PS 14MY MT -ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BSG0
1021
PS 14MY AT -ISG -IMMO : 39110-2BSH5
1025
PS 14MY AT -ISG +IMMO/SMK : 39110-2BSG5
1026
PS 1.6GDI
1.
Within the ECM Upgrade screen, select Manual Mode in the left column, select Engine
and then select Upgrade Event #238, Upgrade Event #239 or Upgrade Event #255.
Select the appropriate control unit part number by referring to the ROM ID Information
Tables on Pages 3~6, and click OK.
2.
Enter the appropriate password from the tables on Pages 8~9, 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 ECM upgrade has been successfully completed, click OK,
turn OFF the ignition key, and wait at least 10 seconds before attempting to start the
engine.
5.
Check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes using the GDS and erase any DTCs stored such as
EPS, ESC, and TPMS that may have been set during reprogramming.
6.
Start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.
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SUBJECT:
ECM UPGRADE – RIO, SOUL MIL ON WITH DTC(S)
P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P2192/P0128/P0326/P0441
AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:
Model
MY
Rio (UB)
2012~2013
Soul (AM)
2012
Rio (UB)
Soul (AM)
Rio (UB)
Soul (AM)
Rio (UB)
DTC
P0456
Soul (AM)
From Job #1 to May 7, 2012
From Job #1 to Nov. 25, 2012
2012~2013
P0461
2012
P050A
From Job #1 to Mar 26 ,2012
2012~2013
P2188
P2192
From Job #1 to Nov 24, 2012
Soul (AM)
Rio (UB)
Production Date Range
2012
P0128
Rio (UB)
2012~2014
Soul (AM)
2013
Soul (PS)
2014
Rio (UB)
2012~2014
Soul (AM)
2013
Soul (PS)
2014
From Job #1 to Nov. 1, 2012
From July 13,2011 to Nov 2, 2011
From Job #1 to Dec 31, 2011
From July 13, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011
P0326
All
P0441
All
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION:
Claim
Type
Causal P/N
Qty.
N
Code
C
Code
Repair
Description
Labor Op
Code
Time
Related
Parts
Qty.
N/A
0
N/A
0
39110 2BDE7 (UB)
39100F10
W
39110 2BCG0 (AM)
0
I3T
ZZ3
(ENG 146)
ECM
Upgrade
39110 2BSH7 (PS)
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