Kia Soul Service Bulletins (2013)

133 manufacturer communications on file.

June 1, 2015•Document ID: 10089761
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA051R1
Date Added:
January 27, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: 6 SPD A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT MULTIPLE DTCS - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS SHIFT SOLENOIDS ON 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES WITH DTCS P0741, P0743, P0748, P0753, P0758, P0763, P0768, P0773, P1778 AND P2709. REPLACE THE SOLENOIDS IF CURRENT OR HISTORY CODES ARE PRESENT; DO NOT REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE. TO REDUCE VEHICLE REPAIR TIME, THIS PROCEDURE CAN BE PERFORMED WITH THE TRANSAXLE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. REFER TO KGIS FOR SOLENOID PACK REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR THE SPECIFIC YEAR AND MODEL OF THE VEHICLE.
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April 24, 2015•Document ID: 10089987
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mfr Comm. #:
PS400
Date Added:
January 31, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: SMART PEDAL FEATURE - THE SMART PEDAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) FUNCTIONALITY WHICH MONITORS AND PREVENTS THE SIMULTANEOUS ACTIVATION OF ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. WHEN ENGAGED, THE FEATURE REDUCES ENGINE POWER TO IDLE. MOST CUSTOMERS WILL NEVER NOTICE THE SMART PEDAL FEATURE WHEN ACTIVE, HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS WHO TEND TO REST THEIR FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE DRIVING MIGHT DESCRIBE A HESITATION OR DELAY SYMPTOM AND NOT REALIZE THAT THE EMS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE IS INTERVENING, AS DESIGNED.
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April 18, 2015•Document ID: 10089947
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBELE080
Date Added:
January 31, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: AVN SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA189) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME 2013MY OPTIMA (TF/QF) AND SOME 2013MY SOUL (AM) VEHICLES, TO IMPROVE BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF THE AFFECTED VINS.
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March 27, 2015•Document ID: 10092100
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PS365R1
Date Added:
February 17, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: BLUETOOTH® ISSUES AFTER IPHONE® IOS 8 SOFTWARE UPDATE - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO POSSIBLE BLUETOOTH CONCERNS WHEN USING AN IPHONE® WITH IOS 8.X (IOS 8, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, 8.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, ETC.) WHILE PAIRED TO A HEAD UNIT.
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March 12, 2015•Document ID: 10092088
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG146
Date Added:
February 17, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: 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 2012~2013MY RIO (UB) AND SOME 2012~2013 SOUL (AM) VEHICLES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM-RELATED DTCS; P0456, P0461, P050A, P2188, P2192, P0128, P0326, P0441. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, THE ECM SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED USING THE GDS DOWNLOAD AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VIN FALLS WITHIN THE PRODUCTION RANGES BY CONSULTING THE TABLE ON PAGE 10. 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.
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2013 Kia Rio 2013 Kia Soul 2012 Kia Rio 2012 Kia Soul
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March 6, 2015•Document ID: 10092104
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Mfr Comm. #:
PS387
Date Added:
February 17, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: NAVIGATION HEADUNIT AND SD CARD COMPATIBILITY - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO POSSIBLE COMPATIBILITY ISSUES BETWEEN NAVIGATION HEAD UNITS AND SD CARDS WHEN REPLACING HEAD UNITS FOR MULTIMEDIA ISSUES. IF AFTER REPLACING A NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT THE ORIGINAL SD CARD DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE:
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March 1, 2015•Document ID: 10058402
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-146 REV 1
Date Added:
September 16, 2015
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
KIA: ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE HAS BEEN UPGRADED FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES EXPERIENCING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) THAT ILLUMINATES AND ECM NEEDS REPROGRAMMING WITH LATEST GDS DOWNLOAD. MODEL 2012-14 RIO, 2012-14 SOUL. *PE
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2014 Kia Rio 2014 Kia Soul 2013 Kia Rio 2013 Kia Soul 2012 Kia Rio 2012 Kia Soul
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September 4, 2014•Document ID: 10109761
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Mfr Comm. #:
PS339
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: REMOTE START SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC HOTLINE - When diagnosing remote start systems, refer to the table shown in this article for detailed information on applicable models, model year and system supplier; along with the applicable Hotline contact information and business hours.
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July 8, 2014•Document ID: 10109691
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-CHA044R2
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT - Rev 2 - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when turning the steering wheel left or right, while stopped. This condition may be caused by premature wear of the flexible coupling in the MDPS.
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2014 Kia Cadenza 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Forte 2013 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Soul 2012 Kia Forte 2012 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Soul 2011 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Soul 2010 Kia Soul
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June 11, 2014•Document ID: 10109665
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-CHA044R1
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when turning the steering wheel left or right, while stopped.
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2014 Kia Cadenza 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Forte 2013 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Soul 2012 Kia Forte 2012 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Soul 2011 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Soul 2010 Kia Soul
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May 22, 2014•Document ID: 10109652
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-TRA051
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: 6 SPD A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT ? DTC P0741 - This bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the Damper Clutch (D/C) Solenoid on 6-speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0741 (active or history), instead of replacing the transaxle. To reduce vehicle repair time, this procedure can be performed with the transaxle installed in the vehicle.
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May 22, 2014•Document ID: 10109649
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-CHA044
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when turning the steering wheel left or right, while stopped. This condition may be caused by premature wear of the flexible coupling in the MDPS.
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2014 Kia Cadenza 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Forte 2013 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Soul 2012 Kia Forte 2012 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Soul 2011 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Soul 2010 Kia Soul
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May 19, 2014•Document ID: 10109655
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mfr Comm. #:
PS315
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PIT STOP: GDI INJECTOR SPRAY TIP DEPOSITS - A design feature of vehicles equipped with a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into the engine cylinder head assembly. Therefore, it is completely normal for the combustion process to create deposits on the injector spray tip surfaces.
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April 15, 2014•Document ID: 10109631
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-SST033
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL FOR HOOD RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL - This bulletin provides information related to the introduction of a new Special Service Tool (SST) (A) developed to prevent the hood release lever pivot point (B) from being damaged when removing the hood release lever. Follow the instructions included in this bulletin to properly remove the hood release lever using the new SST.
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October 8, 2013•Document ID: 10109699
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ENG118R2
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION ? RIO, SOUL 1.6 GDI MIL ON WITH DTCS P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P2192/P0128 (SA152) - This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2012-2013MY Rio (UB) and some 2012-2013 Soul (AM) vehicles which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) system-related DTCs; P0456, P0461,P050A, P2188, P2192, P0128.
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October 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060306
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
124
Date Added:
March 16, 2016
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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July 17, 2013•Document ID: 10090614
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBCLI021R1
Date Added:
February 6, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: MANUAL HVAC CONTROL UNIT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA148) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A CONTROLLER SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR 2012-13MY SOUL (AM) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JULY 11, 2011 TO JUNE 22, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL HVAC CONTROLS. REVISED.
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May 29, 2013•Document ID: 10090431
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBTRA049
Date Added:
February 3, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: 6-SPEED A/T TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET/RELEARN - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE ECM/PCM.
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March 22, 2013•Document ID: 10090713
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VISIBILITY/WIPER; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBBOD095
Date Added:
February 7, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLICATION OF WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WHEN THE WASHER FUNCTION IS USED. LIMITED APPLICATION OF WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID CAN BE CAUSED BY FOREIGN DEBRIS ON THE WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, REPLACE THE WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER AND PERFORM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR FLUSHING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS TSB.
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March 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060248
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; STEERING
Mfr Comm. #:
PS259
Date Added:
March 16, 2016
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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Associated Documents
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