configure the vehicle (B) using the ‘AUTO VIN’
(C) feature.

B
A

C
4.

Select ‘ECU Upgrade’.

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The KDS will check the server for recently
uploaded

Events

and

then

automatically

download Upgrade Event #646.

 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 A/T system under the System
selection menu.
Touch ID Check (D) and confirm that the latest

D

update is available.
Select Upgrade Event #646.SG2 HEV/PHEV
6DCT

MIL

ON

DTC

JUDGMENT

LOGIC

IMPROVEMENT (P074A73) and select Upgrade
to continue.

8.

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

E

Upgrade part (1/2) (E) will download the
upgrade event to the VCI-II. Upgrade part (2/2)
(F) will upgrade the ECU.

CAUTION

F

Do not touch the system buttons (like
‘Back’,

‘Home’,

‘etc.’)

while

performing ECU Upgrade.
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If a “Communication Fail” screen appears, verify
that the VCI-II and KDS are communicating
properly. Select ‘OK’ and restart the 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. Select
‘OK’ to continue.

11.

Once the upgrade is complete, select ‘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 normal operation of
the vehicle.

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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

SG2 HEV 6DCT SBC : 95441-2BGJ0

4120

SG2 HEV 6DCT SBW : 95441-2BGK0

4121

SG2 HEV 6DCT SBC : 95441-2BGL0

4122

SG2 HEV 6DCT SBW : 95441-2BGM0

4123

SG2 PHEV 6DCT SBC : 95441-2BGT0

4124

SG2 PHEV 6DCT SBW : 95441-2BGV0

4125

1.

Within the ECU Upgrade screen displayed, select Manual Mode.

2.

Select the A/T system under the System selection menu. Select Upgrade Event #646 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.

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. Select OK.

7.

Once the upgrade is complete, select 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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AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model

Production Date Range

Niro P/HEV (SG2 P/HEV)

June 14, 2022 to December 12, 2022

REQUIRED TOOL:
Tool Name

Figure

Comments

KDS

Kia Diagnostic System

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Claim
Type

Causal P/N

Qty.

Repair Description

Labor Op

Op

Replacement

Code

Time

P/N

Qty.

6DCT Judgement
W

95441 2BGJ0

0

Logic Improvement +
Tightening of

95441F00

Two Ground Bolts

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0.4
M/H

N/A

0