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SUBJECT:

SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424)

13. Initiate the ‘Resetting Auto Trans
Adaptive Values’ procedure with KDS.
14. Complete the ‘Auto Trans Adaptive
Values’ relearn procedure.
Note:
For
additional
information
regarding
TCM
Adaptive
Values
Learning, refer to the “IVT → IVT Control
Systems → Repair procedures” chapter
in the applicable Shop Manual on KGIS.

15. On the KDS home menu, enter the CVT
module ‘Data Analysis’ screen and verify
the ‘Auto Trans Adaptive Values’
learning was completed on the Data
Analysis screen with KDS.

Learning
complete

Note: The adaptive values learning
procedure may require that the engine
be shut OFF/ON multiple times until
the values are fully learned; start the
vehicle, confirm the vehicle is idling in
‘Park’ without accelerator or brake
input and verify the ‘CVT Learning – P
Range’ Current Data reads ‘ON’.
16. Start the engine to confirm proper
operation of the vehicle.
17. If MIL with DTC P160300 is present after
verifying and completing the ‘Resetting
Auto Trans Adaptive Values’ procedure,
then proceed to replace the IVT outlined
on page 10.

Learning
complete

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SUBJECT:

SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424)

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

BDM NU 2.0MPI ATK CVT/IVT : 39171/3-2ECA0/B0/D0/D1/E0/E1

9171

SK3 NU 2.0MPI ATK CVT/IVT : 39171/3-2ELC0/C1

3201

SP2 NU 2.0MPI ATK CVT/IVT (2WD) : 39171/3-2EPT0

1320

SP2 NU 2.0MPI ATK CVT/IVT (4WD) : 39171/3-2EPV0

1321

1.

Within the ECU Upgrade screen displayed, select Manual Mode.

2.

Select the CVT system under the System selection menu. Select Upgrade Event #494
(BDm), #495 (SK3) or #496 (SP2) and select Upgrade to continue.

3.

Select the appropriate control unit part number with reference to the ROM ID Information
Table on page 3, and select OK.

4.

Enter the appropriate password from the Manual Mode password table above and select
OK.
The upgrade will begin and the progress of the upgrade will appear on the bar graph.

5.
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:

SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424)

Replacement Procedure:
1. Replace the IVT assembly by referring to
the “2.0 MPI NU (ATKINSON) →
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
System
(Continuous
Variable
Transmission) → Intelligent Variable
Transmission → Repair procedures”
chapter in the applicable Shop Manual
on KGIS.

 IMPORTANT
Transmission cooler requires
flushing for Seltos (SP2) and
Soul (SK3). Flushing for Forte
(BDm) is not required as it
features a cooler/heater system.

 IMPORTANT
1. First initiate the ‘Resetting
Auto Trans Adaptive Values’
procedure on the KDS.
2. Then,
perform
the
‘Oilpressure Characteristics input
(A/T Replacement)’ procedure
on the KDS, select ‘OK’.

Learning
complete

3. Complete the ‘Auto Trans
Adaptive
Values’
relearn
procedure.
4. On the KDS home menu, enter
the
CVT
module
‘Data
Analysis’ screen and confirm
the Adaptive Values have
learned*.

Learning
complete

 NOTICE
Note: The adaptive values learning procedure may require that the engine be
shut OFF/ON multiple times until the values are fully learned; start the vehicle,
confirm the vehicle is idling in ‘Park’ without accelerator or brake input and
verify the ‘CVT Learning – P Range’ Current Data reads ‘ON’.
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SUBJECT:

SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424)

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model

Production Date Range

Forte (BDm)

July 9, 2018 to April 2, 2020

Soul (SK3)

November 24, 2018 to April 17, 2020

Seltos (SP2)

November 20, 2019 to April 10, 2020

REQUIRED PART:
Model

Part Name

P/N (Remanufactured.)

Forte
(BDm)

48000 2H300QQKR

Soul
(SK3)

48000 2H351QQKR

Seltos
(SP2)
FWD

Figure

Qty.

CVT/IVT
Assembly

1
48000 2H353QQKR

Seltos
(SP2)
AWD

48000 2H751QQKR

ALL
(Except
BDm)

Transmission
Cooler Flush

UM013 CH060

ALL*

IVT Fluid
SP-CVT1

UM018 CH130

1

N/A

Up to 7 Qts.

*May NOT be claimed if a new CVT/IVT assembly was shipped with P/N ending in QQK.
A Vehicle Diagnosis Number (VDN) must be created with at least one of the five (5) DTCs
listed on page 2, prior to IVT replacement. If a VDN is not created, Parts Ordering and
Warranty claim submission issues WILL occur.

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SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424)

SUBJECT:

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Model

Claim
Type

Causal
P/N

48000
2H300

BDm

Qty.

0

Repair
Description

Labor Op
Code

Op
Time

Replacement
P/N

Qty.

SA(424)
DTC Check + TCM S/W
Upgrade + TCM Learning
(Success)

200M05R0

0.3
M/H

N/A

0

DTC Check + IVT
Replacement + TCM S/W
Upgrade

200M05R1

3.3
M/H
48000 2H300QQKR

1

N/A

0

48000 2H351QQKR
UM013 CH060

1

DTC Check + TCM S/W
Upgrade + TCM Learning
(Fail)
+ IVT Replacement
SA(424)
DTC Check + TCM S/W
Upgrade + TCM Learning
(Success)
48000
2H351

SK3

0

DTC Check + TCM S/W
Upgrade + TCM Learning
(Fail)
+ IVT Replacement
SA(424)
DTC Check + TCM S/W
Upgrade + TCM Learning
(Success)

V

SP2
(FWD)

DTC Check + IVT
Replacement + TCM S/W
Upgrade

48000
2H353

0

DTC Check + IVT
Replacement + TCM S/W
Upgrade
DTC Check + TCM S/W
Upgrade + TCM Learning
(Fail)
+ IVT Replacement
SA(424)
DTC Check + TCM S/W
Upgrade + TCM Learning
(Success)

SP2
(AWD)

48000
2H751

0

DTC Check + IVT
Replacement + TCM S/W
Upgrade
DTC Check + TCM S/W
Upgrade + TCM Learning
(Fail)
+ IVT Replacement

200M05R2

3.4
M/H

200034R0

0.3
M/H

200034R1

3.1
M/H

200034R2

3.2
M/H

200034R3

0.3
M/H

200034R4

3.2
M/H

200034R5

3.3
M/H

200034R3

0.3
M/H

200034R6

3.7
M/H

200034R7

N/A

48000 2H353QQKR
UM013 CH060

1

N/A

0

48000 2H751QQKR
UM013 CH060

1

3.8
M/H

A Vehicle Diagnosis Number (VDN) must be created with at least one of the five (5) DTCs listed
on page 2, prior to IVT replacement. If a VDN is not created, Parts Ordering and Warranty claim
submission issues WILL occur. If necessary, use sublet code ‘X1’ for UM018-CH130 SP-CVT1
fluid (up to 7qts.) for a $68.25 total reimbursement cost. Use sublet code ‘X2’ for rental expense
reimbursement (up to 5 days maximum) for transmission replacement labor codes only.

 NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers
should reference SA424 when accessing the WebDCS system.
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