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March 22, 2024 Service bulletin

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

Kia technical service bulletin TSB_FUE062_R2 for 2022-2024 Kia Carnival.

Bulletin number
TSB_FUE062_R2
Component
Vehicle speed control
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ECM LOGIC UPDATE FOR DTC P2118 AND THROTTLE BODY FREEZING (SA514) - 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 the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2022-2024MY Carnival (KA4) vehicles produced from January 4, 2021 through November 6, 2023, 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 8 complaints in the acceleration category.

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