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January 21, 2021 Service bulletin

Product improvement campaign - 1.6L GDI knock sensor detection system (ksds) logic improvement (PI2002A)

Kia technical service bulletin PI2002A_TSB_R1 for 2012-2016 Kia Soul.

Bulletin number
PI2002A_TSB_R1
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - 1.6L GDI KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2002A) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.

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