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SUBJECT:
SOUL (PS) – ACU LOGIC UPDATE (SC117)
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.
| UPGRADE EVENT NAME |
|---|
| 237.PS PS ACU S/W LOGIC UPGRADE |
ROM ID INFORMATION TABLES:
Upgrade Event # 237
| MODEL | SYSTEM | ACU P/N | Version | ROM ID | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREVIOUS | NEW | ||||
| PS | ACU | 95910 B2010 | E221 | 95910 B2010_E221 | 95910 B2010_E245 |
| 95910 B2000 | E220 | 95910 B2000_E220 | 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.
MANUAL MODE ACU UPGRADE PASSWORDS:
Upgrade Event #237 Soul (PS)
AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:
| Model | Date Range |
|---|---|
| Soul (PS) | From July 21, 2013 through November 26, 2014 |
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What is J2534?
A single set of programming hardware consists of personal computer(PC), standard interface to a device driver and an interface hardware that connects between PC and a programmable ECU of vehicle.
The main purpose of this regulation is to program ECUs for all vehicles using a single set in the field.”
| Device | Manufacturers | API | DLL | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarDAQ Plus | Drew Technologies Inc. | 4.04 | 1.9.28 | 1.9.28 |
| ES6510 | Vetronix Corporation | 4.04 | 12.00 | 12.00 |
| Sun PassThru Pro | Snap-on Diagnostics | 4.04 | 02.07u | 02.07u |
| PassThru+ XS | I+ME Actia GmbH | 4.04 | 02.07u | 02.07u |
| OTTOTEST-VCI | OTTO | 4.04 | 1.04 | 1.34 |
| iFlash | Blue Streak | 4.04 | 1.04 | 1.34 |
| PASS THRU PRO II | Snap-on Diagnostics | 4.04 | 1.9.24 | 1.9.24 |
| AEZ Flasher | AE Tools | 4.04 | 1.9.28 | 1.9.28 |
| VSI-2534 | Dearborn Tech | 4.04 | 2.05.26 | 2.05.26 |
| Flasher Pro | Bosch | 4.04 | 1.9.28 | 1.9.28 |
| Flash2 | Cardone | 4.04 | 2.06.28.2 | 2.06.28.2 |
| PX3 | Dearborn Tech | 4.04 | 1.00.09 | 1.00.09 |
CARDAQ-M  | Drew Technologies Inc. | 4.04 | 1.0.106 | 1.0.106 |
| Universal Reprogrammer II | EASE Diagnostics | 4.04 | 1.9.28 | 1.9.28 |
| G-Scan2 | GIT | 4.04 | 3.1 | 9.03 |
* API, DLL and Firmware version may be controlled by the device manufacturer. Contact the manufacturer if you are unable to find the version listed above All devices were tested/verified on all Kia engine management systems.
