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July 13, 2023 Service bulletin

Brake air bleeding procedure for ESC honking noise and soft/spongy brake pedal

Kia technical service bulletin TSB_CHA104_R2 for 2020-2023 Kia Soul.

Bulletin number
TSB_CHA104_R2
Component
Service brakes, hydraulic
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BRAKE AIR BLEEDING PROCEDURE FOR ESC HONKING NOISE AND SOFT/SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL - 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 regarding the brake air bleeding procedure for 2020MY~ Soul (SK3) vehicles equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module which may exhibit a "honk" noise when using Idle Stop and Go (ISG) and/or Hill Start Assist Control (HAC).

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