GROUP
ELE

MODEL
2015-2017MY
Soul EV (PSEV)

NUMBER
155

DATE
December 2018

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:

BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER REPLACEMENT
OF BATTERY PACK OR BMS

This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Battery Management System
(BMS) on some 2015-2017MY Soul EV (PSEV) vehicles, produced from July 15, 2014 through
July 4, 2017. After replacement of the battery pack or BMS, the existing logic of the BMS may
require an update based on the installed part numbers. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to
apply the improved logic to the BMS using the KDS ECU Upgrade function. For confirmation
that the latest reflash has been applied to a vehicle you are working on, verify the ROM ID
using the table on page 2 of this bulletin.

Kia Diagnostic System (KDS)

 IMPORTANT
This logic improvement must be conducted to optimize the BMS logic only after
battery pack or BMS replacement. Please verify the part numbers of replaced
components and perform the logic improvement if necessary, according to the ROM
ID table on page 2.

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BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER REPLACEMENT
OF BATTERY PACK OR BMS

SUBJECT:

ECU Upgrade Procedure:
To correct this condition, the ECU should be reprogrammed using the KDS
download, as described in this bulletin.
Upgrade Event Name
379.PS EV BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT AND BMS UPGRADE AFTER REPLACEMENT

 NOTICE
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A fully charged battery is necessary before ECU upgrade can take place. It is
recommended that the Midtronics GR8-1299 system be used in ECU mode during
charging. DO NOT connect any other battery charger to the vehicle during ECU
upgrade.
All ECU upgrades must be done with the ignition key in the ‘ON’ position.
Be careful not to disconnect the VCI-II connected to the vehicle during the ECU
upgrade procedure.
DO NOT start the engine during ECU upgrade.
DO NOT turn the ignition key ‘OFF’ or interrupt the power supply during ECU
upgrade.
When the ECU upgrade is completed, turn the ignition ‘OFF’ and wait 10 seconds
before starting the engine.
ONLY use approved ECU upgrade software designated for the correct model,
year.

 NOTICE
Before attempting an ECU 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.
ROM ID INFORMATION TABLE:
Upgrade Event #379
Model

System

BMS
Part No.

37513-E4050
PSEV

Previous
HV Battery
ROM ID
Part No.
37510-E4050

BMS

4440, 4460, 4480,
4500, 4800, 4900,
5000, 5100, 5300,
5400, 5500

New
HV Battery
Part No.

ROM ID

37510-E4250

5700

4442, 4462, 4482,
4502, 4802, 4902,
37513-E4000
37510-E4000
37510-E4200
5702
5002, 5102, 5302,
5402, 5502
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.

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SUBJECT:

BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER REPLACEMENT
OF BATTERY PACK OR BMS

 NOTICE
Prior to performing the ECU upgrade, be sure to check that the KDS is fully charged.
1.

Connect the VCI-II to the OBD-II
connector, located under the driver’s side
of the instrument panel.

 NOTICE
The ECU upgrade function on
KDS operates wirelessly. It is
not necessary to perform the
upgrade via USB cable.

2.

With the ignition ON, turn ON the KDS
tablet. Select KDS from the home
screen.

3.

Confirm communication with VCI (A) and
then configure the vehicle (B) using the
AUTO VIN (C) feature.

B
A

C
4.

Select ECU Upgrade.

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SUBJECT:

5.

BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER REPLACEMENT
OF BATTERY PACK OR BMS

The KDS will check the server for
recently uploaded Events and then
automatically download Upgrade Event
#379.

 NOTICE
The vehicle must be identified in
Vehicle Selection to download
an Event for that vehicle.

6.

KDS
screenshot
shown
above
is
for
demonstration purposes only. Events shown in
screenshot are not applicable to this bulletin.

Select Auto Mode.

CAUTION
Do NOT attempt to perform a
Manual Mode upgrade UNLESS
Auto Mode fails. Always follow
the instructions given on the
KDS in either Auto or Manual
mode.
7.

Select the BMS system under the
System selection menu.

D

Touch ID Check (D) and confirm that the
latest update is available.
Select Upgrade Event #379 and select
Upgrade to continue.

8.

The ECU upgrade will begin and the
progress of the upgrade will appear on
the bar graph. Upgrade part (1/2) (E) will
download the upgrade event to the VCIII. Upgrade part (2/2) (F) will upgrade the
ECU.

CAUTION
Do not touch the system
buttons (like ‘Back’, ‘Home’,
‘etc.’) while performing ECU
Upgrade.
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E

F

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SUBJECT:

9.

BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER REPLACEMENT
OF BATTERY PACK OR BMS

If a “Communication Fail” screen
appears, verify that the VCI-II and KDS
are communicating properly. Touch OK
and restart the procedure from step 4.

 NOTICE
If an error notice continues to
appear or if the upgrade cannot
be
performed,
DO
NOT
disconnect
the
KDS/VCI-II.
Contact GIT America Help Desk
at (888) 542-4371 or Techline.
10. When instructed on the KDS, turn the
ignition OFF for ten (10) seconds then
back on. Touch OK to continue.

11. Once the upgrade is complete, touch OK
to finalize the procedure.

12. When prompted, select YES to check for
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and
erase any DTCs stored such as EPS,
ESC, and TPMS that may have been set
during the upgrade.

13. Start the engine to confirm proper
operation of the vehicle.
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SUBJECT:

BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER REPLACEMENT
OF BATTERY PACK OR BMS

Manual Upgrade Procedure:

 NOTICE
The manual upgrade should ONLY be performed if the automatic upgrade fails.
If the automatic upgrade fails, turn the ignition OFF for about 10 seconds then place
it back in the ON position to reset the control unit BEFORE performing manual
upgrade.
See table below for Manual Mode passwords.

Manual Mode ECU Upgrade Passwords
Menu

Password

PS EV BMS : 37513-E4050
PS EV BMS : 37513-E4000

4050
4000

1.

Within the ECU Upgrade screen displayed, select Manual Mode.

2.

Select the BMS system under the System selection menu. Select Upgrade Event #379
and select Upgrade to continue.

3.

Select the appropriate control unit part number with reference to the ROM ID Information
Table on page 2, and select OK.

4.

Enter the appropriate password from the Manual Mode password table above and select
OK.

5.

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

6.

When instructed on the KDS, turn the ignition OFF for ten (10) seconds then back on.
Touch OK to continue.

7.

Once the upgrade is complete, touch OK to finalize the procedure.

8.

When prompted, select YES to check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and erase any
DTCs stored such as EPS, ESC, and TPMS that may have been set during the upgrade.

9.

Start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.

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SUBJECT:

BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER REPLACEMENT
OF BATTERY PACK OR BMS

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model

Production Date Range

Soul EV (PSEV)

July 15, 2014 through July 4, 2017

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: B11 C Code: ZZ3
Claim
Type

Causal P/N

Qty.

Repair
Description

Labor Op
Code

Op
Time

Replacement
P/N

Qty.

W

37513 E4300

0

BMS Logic Improvement
after Replacement of
Battery Pack or BMS

37513F15

0.3
M/H

N/A

0

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