BCM Upgrade – IPM Logic Improvement – 2014 Kia Soul

2014-058

 

SUBJECT:

SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE – IPM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA164)

 

This bulletin provides information related to the reprogramming of the Body Control Module (BCM) on some 2014MY Soul (PS) vehicles, produced from August 26, 2013 to December 13, 2013, which may exhibit a condition related to intermittent operation of the welcome function on the headlights. To prevent and/or correct this condition, the BCM should be reprogrammed using the GDS download, as described in this bulletin. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action 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
226.PS BCM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT

 

*NOTICE

• A fully charged battery is necessary before the upgrade can take place. It is recommended that the Midtronics GR8-1299  system be used in ECM/PCM mode during charging. DO NOT connect any other battery charger to the vehicle during ECM /PCM upgrade.       
• This upgrade must be performed with the ignition key in the ‘OFF’ position.  Make sure all vehicle doors are closed.
• Be careful not to disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or GDS during the upgrade procedure.
• DO NOT start the engine during the upgrade.

 

ROM ID INFORMATION TABLES:

 Upgrade Event #226

MODEL	BCM P/N	ROM ID
		PREVIOUS	NEW
Soul (PS)	95400 B2480 95400 B2510 95400 B2520 95400 B2530 95400 B2550 95400 B2570 95400 B2590	95400 B2480_0.10 95400 B2510_0.10 95400 B2520_0.10 95400 B2530_0.10 95400 B2550_0.10 95400 B2570_0.10 95400 B2590_0.10 95400 B2480_1.00 95400 B2510_1.00 95400 B2520_1.00 95400 B2530_1.00 95400 B2550_1.00 95400 B2570_1.00 95400 B2590_1.00 95400 B2480_1.01 95400 B2510_1.01 95400 B2520_1.01 95400 B2530_1.01 95400 B2550_1.01 95400 B2570_1.01 95400 B2590_1.01 95400 B2480_1.02 95400 B2510_1.02 95400 B2520_1.02 95400 B2530_1.02 95400 B2550_1.02	95400 B2480_1.06 95400 B2510_1.06 95400 B2520_1.06 95400 B2530_1.06 95400 B2550_1.06 95400 B2570_1.06 95400 B2590_1.06

 

To verify the vehicle is affected, be sure to check the Calibration Identification of the vehicle’s  BCM ROM ID and reference the Information Table as necessary.

 

MANUAL MODE ECM UPGRADE PASSWORDS:

Upgrade Event #226 Soul (PS)

MENU	PASSWORD
PS BCM : 95400-B2480/510/520/530/550/570/590	2590

 

AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:

Model	Production Date Range
Soul (PS)	From August 26, 2013 to December 13, 2013

 

 

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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.

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