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Technical Service Bulletins

Released 12/1/2015
Kia Global Information System (KGIS) - Search Enhancement and New Features (GEN 080)

Released 11/1/2012
Services and Products not Recommended by Kia

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Released 4/1/2012
Fuel System Cleaner Recommendation and Fuel Quality Information (Fuel 0

Released 11/1/2016
Mandatory Replacement of Locking/Security Hardware (GEN085)

Released 10/1/2015
Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and Owner Delivery Folder Program (GEN 078)

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Released 4/1/2015
Standard KDS Reflash Procedure (SST 037)

Released 10/1/2014
General Information and Diagnosis for Smart Key Fob Systems and Start/Stop Buttons (GEN 057)

Released 7/1/2014
New Vehicle Inventory Maintenance and Best Practices (GEN 070) (REV 1)

Released 11/11/2011
Rio (UB) Instrument Panel Pad Noise Repair (BOD 086)

Released 7/1/2011
Service Action: Rio (UB) Sun Visor Replacement (SA 095)

Released 11/1/2009
Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and Owner Delivery Folder Program (Closed)

Released 2/1/2019
Introduction to Pin Tension Gauge (SST062)

Released 11/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester v1.8 Replacement (SST061)

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Released 5/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester Introduction (SST059)

Released 5/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester User Guide (SST057) (Rev 1)

Released 2/1/2017
Combination TSB/Service Action: ECU Upgrade - DTC P0441 Logic Improvement (ENG164/SA280) (Rev 1)

Released 11/1/2016
Audio Update Module (AUM) Firmware Update (SST049)

Released 6/1/2016
New Kia Wire Harness Repair Kit IV (GEN 083)

Released 6/1/2016
Replacement Wire Repair Connectors (GEN 082)

Released 8/1/2015
Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE 091)

Released 6/1/2015
Kia Universal Multimedia Interface Test Update Kit (SST 038)

Released 10/1/2014
General Information and Diagnosis for Smart Key Fob Systems and Start/Stop Buttons (GEN 057)

Released 7/1/2014
New Vehicle Inventory Maintenance and Best Practices (GEN 070) (REV 1)

Released 12/1/2013
Combined TSB/Service Action - UVO Upgrade (ELE 056)

Released 11/1/2013
Introduction to T Connectors (ELE 064)

Released 10/1/2013
GDS - Audio Update Module (AUM) (SST 032)

Released 7/10/2013
In Panel Module (IPM) Replacement - DTC C1611 (ELE 067) (REV 1)

Released 2/1/2013
Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Information (GEN063)

Released 11/27/2011
Combined TSB / Service Action: Rio (UB) Outside Mirror Cover Gap Repair (BOD 085) (SA 118)

Released 10/1/2011
Combined TSB / Service Action: Rio (UB) UVO Upgrade (SA107) (ELE 027)

Released 4/1/2006
ECM Upgrade – Logic Improvement (DTC – P0140, P0128, P0300, P0328, P0442, P0451 & P0461) (ENG 135)

Released 5/31/2019
New Web Based KDS IUMPR Data Collection (SST064)

Released 2/1/2017
Combination TSB/Service Action: ECU Upgrade - DTC P0441 Logic Improvement (ENG164/SA280) (Rev 1)

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Released 3/28/2016
Canister Close Valve (CCV) Replacement (FUE040)

Released 4/1/2015
Standard GDS Reflash Procedure (SST 036)

Released 4/1/2015
Standard KDS Reflash Procedure (SST 037)

Released 3/1/2015
ECM Upgrade - Rio, Soul 1.6 GDI MIL on with DTCs P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P0326/P0441 (ENG 146)

Released 5/1/2013
ECM Upgrade --€“ Knock Improvement (ENG 131)

Released 5/1/2012
ECM Upgrade – Rio, Soul 1.6 GDI MIL on with DTC P0456 (ENG118)

Released 10/15/2011
Service Action: ECM Upgrade - Rio 1.6 GDI A/Con Logic Improvement (ENG

Released 10/1/2011
Service Action: ECM/TCM Upgrade - Rio 1.6 GDI A/Con & ACC Logic Improve

Released 3/1/2015
ECM Upgrade - Rio, Soul 1.6 GDI MIL on with DTCs P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P0326/P0441 (ENG 146)

Released 10/1/2014
General Information and Diagnosis for Smart Key Fob Systems and Start/Stop Buttons (GEN 057)

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Released 5/1/2013
ECM Upgrade --€“ Knock Improvement (ENG 131)

Released 2/18/2013
Canister Close Valve Inspection and Air Drain Case Replacement (FUE038) (Rev 1)

Released 11/1/2012
Services and Products not Recommended by Kia

Released 5/1/2012
ECM Upgrade – Rio, Soul 1.6 GDI MIL on with DTC P0456 (ENG118)

Released 4/1/2012
Fuel System Cleaner Recommendation and Fuel Quality Information (Fuel 0

Released 10/15/2011
Service Action: ECM Upgrade - Rio 1.6 GDI A/Con Logic Improvement (ENG

Released 10/1/2011
Service Action: ECM/TCM Upgrade - Rio 1.6 GDI A/Con & ACC Logic Improve

Released 4/1/2006
ECM Upgrade – Logic Improvement (DTC – P0140, P0128, P0300, P0328, P0442, P0451 & P0461) (ENG 135)

Released 5/1/2018
A/C Fan Control Logic Improvement and Cooling Fan/Cooling Fan Resistor Inspection or Replacement (CLI043)

Released 2/1/2018
Servicing AC Systems Using the Mahle ACX1299 (SST054) (Rev 2)

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Released 6/1/2013
Combined TSB/Service Action: Fuel Filler Door Inspection and Upgrade Pr

Released 9/1/2018
Engine Replacement Practices Reminder (ENG190)

Released 10/1/2014
Inhibitor Switch Diagnosis Information (TRA 055)

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Released 5/1/2014
6 SPD A/T Solenoid Replacement - DTC P0741 (TRA 051)

Released 5/1/2013
6-Speed A/T Transmission Adaptive Values Reset / Relearn (TRANS 049)

Released 2/1/2013
Axle Shaft Serviceability by Model (TRA047) (Rev 1)

Released 12/1/2012
Automatic Transmission Fluid Application Guide (TRA046)

Released 11/1/2012
Services and Products not Recommended by Kia

Released 5/1/2012
6-Speed Automatic Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor DTC P0711, P0712

Released 5/1/2006
Kia Remanufactured Automatic Transmission Program (TRA 003, Revision 5)

Released 5/1/2016
Front Stabilizer Link Replacement (CHA 066)

Released 7/1/2014
New Vehicle Inventory Maintenance and Best Practices (GEN 070) (REV 1)

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Released 7/10/2013
In Panel Module (IPM) Replacement - DTC C1611 (ELE 067) (REV 1)

Released 2/28/2013
Road Force Balancer with Straighttrak Requirement (SST030) (Rev 1)

Released 11/1/2012
Services and Products not Recommended by Kia

Released 9/1/2012
4-Wheel Alignment Equipment Recommendations (SST031r1)

Released 5/31/2019
New Web Based KDS IUMPR Data Collection (SST064)

Released 2/1/2019
Introduction to Pin Tension Gauge (SST062)

TSB Description

Released 11/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester v1.8 Replacement (SST061)

Released 5/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester Introduction (SST059)

Released 5/1/2018
Kia Smart Battery Tester User Guide (SST057) (Rev 1)

Released 3/1/2018
KVID App Installation on Existing KDS Tablets (SST058)

Released 2/1/2018
Servicing AC Systems Using the Mahle ACX1299 (SST054) (Rev 2)

Released 2/1/2018
KDS VCI-II Screws and/or Case Replacement

Released 3/1/2017
Midtronics GR8-1299 Software Update (SST052)

Released 12/1/2016
Introduction to the New KDS Trolley and KDS Magnetic Tablet Holder (SST050) (Rev 1)

Released 11/1/2016
Audio Update Module (AUM) Firmware Update (SST049)

Released 9/1/2016
Introduction to KDS Mobile and Visual Support Systems (SST046)

Released 6/1/2016
New Kia Wire Harness Repair Kit IV (GEN 083)

Released 12/1/2015
Kia Global Information System (KGIS) - Search Enhancement and New Features (GEN 080)

Released 10/1/2015
KDS - Audio Update Module (AUM) (SST041)

Released 10/1/2015
Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and Owner Delivery Folder Program (GEN 078)

Released 6/1/2015
Kia Universal Multimedia Interface Test Update Kit (SST 038)

Released 4/1/2015
Standard GDS Reflash Procedure (SST 036)

Released 4/1/2015
Standard KDS Reflash Procedure (SST 037)

Released 10/1/2014
Kia Diagnostic System / Dealership Wi-Fi Requirements (SST 034)

Released 10/1/2014
Kia Diagnostic System (KDS) Requirements (SST 035)

Released 4/1/2013
DTC Scanning Techniques and Best Practices (GEN 064)

Released 2/28/2013
Road Force Balancer with Straighttrak Requirement (SST030) (Rev 1)

Released 12/1/2012
Internet Browser Guidelines & Recommendations (GEN061)

Released 9/1/2012
4-Wheel Alignment Equipment Recommendations (SST031r1)

Released 3/1/2008
Global Diagnostic System (GDS) Minimum Requirement guidelines (SST 017)

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