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December 15, 2022 Service bulletin

ECM logic update for DTC P2118 and throttle body freezing (SA514)

Kia technical service bulletin TSB_FUE062 for 2022-2023 Kia Carnival.

Bulletin number
TSB_FUE062
Component
Electrical system
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM LOGIC UPDATE FOR DTC P2118 AND THROTTLE BODY FREEZING (SA514) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2022-2023MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through October 26, 2022, which may exhibit an MIL 'ON' with DTC P2118. The throttle body plate may freeze after a cold soak in very cold temperatures, possibly causing the vehicle to go into 'limp-home' mode. Once the vehicle is warmed up, the throttle body performs normally.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints in the electrical category.

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