2012 Kia Soul technical service bulletins
132 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2012 Kia Soul.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition: cylinder protector & decal installation (CS2311)
- Subsequent repair action: catalytic converter replacement and engine inspection/replacement (SC176Y)
- Postcard owner renotification (CS2311)
- Pitstop: technical operations: external damage to ultrasonic sensor
- Transmission fluid application guide
- Excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta/kappa engines
- Product improvement campaign: engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/z)
- Subsequent repair action: catalytic converter replacement and engine inspection/replacement (SC176Y)
- Customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector & decal installation (CS2311)
- This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity...
- Owner notification
- Customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector & decal installation (CS2311)
- Owner re-notification
- Owner notification
- Pitstop: low oil pressure at idle after gamma 1.6L GDI short block engine replacement
- Transmission fluid application guide
- Pitstop: DTC P0011/ P0014/ P0016/ P0017 due to incorrect camshaft reluctor wheel configuration
- Partial repair of c-mdps motor, ECU, worm gear and/or steering column housing
- Engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/z)
- Owner notification
- Information for headlamp condensation and moisture
- Product improvement campaign - 1.6L GDI knock sensor detection system (KSDS) logic improvement (PI2002A)
- Engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/z)
- Owner notification
- Owner notification
- Dealer principal memo
- Dealer parts and service manager memo
- Question and answer
- Excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta engines
- Excessive oil consumption - nu/gamma engines
- Pitstop - brake caliper leak inspection
- Communication to Kia Owners
- - Transmission fluid application guide
- Product improvement campaign (PI2002A)
- Owner notification letter (PI2002A)
- TSB - knock sensor detection system (KSDS) logic improvement (PI2002)
- Questions and answers (PI2002A)
- Dealer principal notice (PI2002A)
- Dealer service manager notice (PI2002A)
- Halogen head lamp low beam bulb connector replacement
- Partial repair of c-mdps motor, ECU and/or steering column housing
- Partial repair of c-mdps motor, ECU and/or steering column housing
- Owner letter
- Request for reimbursement form 2012-2013 my
- Attention: All Dealer Principals
- Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers
- Q & a: 2012-2013 my soul and 2014 my cadenza vehicles motor driven power steering (MDPS) flexible coupling...
- Mdps flexible coupling replacement
- Special service information & specifications for GDI high pressure fuel system
- Pitstop: cylinder head steel ball inspection and installation
- TSB
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines
- TSB - driveshaft serviceability
- TSB - identifying head unit software version for direct exchange
- Pitstop: TPMS sensor position
- Defogging logic ? normal operation, disabling, and enabling
- ECU upgrade - DTC P0441 logic improvement (SA280)
- Combination TSB / service action: ECU upgrade ? DTC P0441 logic improvement (SA280)
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- Pitstop: manual evaporative emissions test for hard to find/small leaks
- Mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware
- Inhibitor switch diagnosis information
- Pitstop: HVAC receiver/dryer - desiccant replacement - in the event of a HVAC system concern in which...
- Mdps flexible coupling replacement
- Combined TSB/service action: optima (QF) and soul (AM) AVN and base audio system upgrade (SA168)
- Mdps flexible coupling replacement
- TSB - use of aftermarket USB charging cables in USB/12V ports
- Pit stop: ocv damage when installing engine cover
- Rear view camera diagnosis/replacement - this bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the...
- Kds - audio update module (AUM) - the gds audio update module (AUM) was introduced in fourth quarter of 2013
- Identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how...
- Identifying head unit software version for direct exchange
- 6-SPD. a/t adaptive value reset /relearn
- TSB: voluntary service campaign
- Dealer principal memo (SC122) - kia motors america, inc
- Dealer service manager memo (SC122) - kia motors america, inc
- Owner notification letter (SC122) - dear kia soul owner: kia motors america, inc
- Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign SC122 underbody additional anti-corrosion treatment
- Kia: an additional application of anti-corrosion protection will be applied on some vehicles underbody...
- Navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement...
- ECM upgrade rio, soul MIL on with dtc(s) P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P2192/P0128/P0326/P0441
- 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement multiple dtcs
- Pitstop: smart pedal feature
- Pitstop: bluetooth® issues after iphone® ios 8 software update
- ECM upgrade rio, soul MIL on with dtc(s) P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P2192/P0128/P0326/P0441
- Pitstop: navigation headunit and sd card compatibility - this article provides information in regards to...
- Kia: electronic control module (ECM) software has been upgraded for certain vehicles experiencing...
- Uvo upgrade rio (UB), sportage (SL), soul (AM), optima (QF) and sorento (XMA)
- Optima (QF) and soul (AM) AVN and base audio system upgrade
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Mdps flexible coupling replacement
- Mdps flexible coupling replacement
- Mdps flexible coupling replacement
- 6 spd a/t solenoid replacement ? DTC P0741
- Pit stop: GDI injector spray tip deposits
- Special service tool for hood release lever removal
- TCM upgrade - active eco acceleration logic improvement
- Combined TSB/service action ? rio, soul 1.6 GDI MIL on with dtcs P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P2192/P0128 (SA152)
- Kia: information regarding when active eco logic is on a slight shift shudder is felt when torque...
- Manual HVAC control unit logic improvement (SA148) - this bulletin provides information related to a...
- 6-SPEED a/t transmission adaptive values reset/relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary...
- Windshield washer pump inlet filter replacement - this bulletin provides information relating to possible...
- Pitstop: instrument cluster illumination adjustment: this bulletin provides instructions to adjust the...
- Axle shaft serviceability by model - this bulletin has been revised
- Pitstop: auto door lock operation - on all 2012 and 2013 soul vehicles, the auto door lock feature...
- Information for dealer uvo upgrade / retail customer
- Kia: new information provided regarding the electronic control module (ECM) software upgrade for vehicles...
- Kia: pertaining to information on some vehicles, the battery cable terminal will replace the positive (+)...
- Kia: information provided relating to an engine with an abnormal noise emanating from the hydraulic lash...
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