ECM Upgrade – MIL on with DTCs P0456 P0461 P050A P2188 P2192 P0128 P0326 P0441 – 2012-2014 Kia Rio & Soul

2015-146   SUBJECT: ECM UPGRADE – RIO, SOUL MIL ON WITH DTC(S) P0456 / P0461 / P050A / P2188 / P2192 / P0128 / P0326 / P0441 This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2012~2014MY Rio (UB), some 2012~2013 Soul (AM) and some 2014MY Soul (PS) vehicles, which may experience a …

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DTC P1B70/P1B74/P1B96 – High Voltage Battery Sensor Circuit Fault – 2011-2014 Kia Optima Hybrid

PS292   SUBJECT: DTC P1B70/P1B74/ P1B96 – HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SENSOR CIRCUIT FAULT   When addressing a customer complaint related to a battery warning lamp illuminated in the dash and drivability issues, access GDS to check for any active DTC(s). Also, review the BMS > Current Data to inspect for one or more HEV battery cells …

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High Voltage (HV) Insulated Gloves Re-Certification – 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid

PS303   SUBJECT: HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) INSULATED GLOVES RE-CERTIFICATION   The purpose of this Pitstop is to remind dealer personnel about the importance of having the High Voltage (HV) insulated gloves, used by technicians to service hybrid electric vehicles, recertified on a six month or yearly basis (see below). With the upcoming release of the Soul EV, it …

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Issues with Eco Gauge Needle – 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid

TT039   TECH TIP: Issues with Eco Gauge Needle Symptom: The ECO gauge needle never reaches the green shaded portion of the cluster, even on wide open throttle. No codes are stored and all modules communicate.   Repair: Perform the brake pedal travel sensor calibration – Listed as PTS calibration in the S/W management section of the …

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DTCs P0C17 and P1C76 not clearing – 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid

TT040   TECH TIP: DTCs P0C17 and P1C76 not clearing Symptom: Replaced HPCU results in two codes that will not clear: P0C17 (Drive motor “A” position sensor not learned) and P1C76 (Generator position sensor not learned).   Repair: Perform the motor/HSG resolver calibration located in the S/W management section of the “Motor Control Unit” (MCU) system.       [easyazon_infoblock …

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