# Service bulletin TSBELE152\_R1

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10167295
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-11\-07
- Manufacturer's number: TSBELE152\_R1
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-10\-28
- NHTSA component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSBELE152\_Rev1: MULTI\-FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT FOR HEADLAMP FLICKERING \- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the multi\-function switch on some 2014MY Soul \(PS\) vehicles, produced from July 21, 2013 through June 20, 2014, which may exhibit intermittent flickering of the low/high beams.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10167295-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10167295-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system, Lighting

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 KIA SOUL

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2024345](/recalls/tc/2024345.md), 2024-06-14: Electrical

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [PI2002B\_OWNR\_701](/bulletins/11029041.md), 2026-02-26, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION \(PI2002B FL701\) \- This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2014\-2016 MY Soul vehicles equipped with 2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection \(“GDI”\) engines to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. The update will be done free of charge and will only involve the addition of this computer software for the Engine Control Unit \(“ECU”\).
- [PI2002B\_OWNR\_601](/bulletins/11019655.md), 2025-06-19, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION \(PI2002B\) \- This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2014\-2016 MY Soul vehicles equipped with 2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection \(“GDI”\) engines to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. The update will be done free of charge and will only involve the addition of this computer software for the Engine Control Unit \(ECU\).
- [CS2311\_TSB\_R3](/bulletins/11009080.md), 2024-10-23, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY; STEERING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR \& DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2311\) \- 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 to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010\-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 15, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) / Body Control Module \(BCM\) are not able to receive the Anti\-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles that are not equipped with an immobilizer, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.
- [CS2311\_TSB\_R2](/bulletins/10250838.md), 2024-03-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; STRUCTURE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR \& DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2311\) \- 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 to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010\-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 15, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) / Body Control Module \(BCM\) are not able to receive the Anti\-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles that are not equipped with an immobilizer, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.
- [CS2311A\_OWNRPS](/bulletins/10247560.md), 2024-01-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION \- This document is the owner notification advising that Kia now has an additional vehicle modification available for installation to help deter or thwart attempted thefts. This modification consists of a theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and will be available to you free of charge for eighteen \(18\) months from the date of this letter.
- [CS2311\_TSB\_R1](/bulletins/10247554.md), 2024-01-06, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI\-THEFT DEVICE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR \& DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2311\) \- 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 to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010\-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 15, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) / Body Control Module \(BCM\) are not able to receive the Anti\-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles that are not equipped with an immobilizer, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.
- [CS2311\_TSB](/bulletins/10247553.md), 2024-01-06, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI\-THEFT DEVICE; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR \& DECAL INSTALLATION \(CS2311\) \- This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010\-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 13, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit \(IBU\) / Body Control Module \(BCM\) are not able to receive the Anti\-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles that are not equipped with an immobilizer, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.
- [TSB\_ENG219\_R1](/bulletins/10220346.md), 2022-09-30, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE \- 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 on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most 2014\-2023MY Kia vehicles \(refer to model list on page 2\). If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance. Refer to TSB ENG241 for 2023MY\~ vehicles equipped with the Oil Life Management System \(OLMS\) feature not included in table on page 2.
- [TSB\_BOD055\_R1](/bulletins/10201529.md), 2021-10-02, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE \- 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 relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
- [TSB\_FUE053](/bulletins/10201528.md), 2021-10-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE \(ECU/ECM\):SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P050A ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT \(SA485\) \- This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module \(ECM\) system on some 2014\-2016MY Soul \(PS\) vehicles with Gamma 1.6L GDI engines, produced from August 29, 2013 through July 26, 2016, which may exhibit an MIL ON with DTC P050A \(Cold Start Idle Air Control System Performance\).

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