Soul L4-2.0L (2010)
Engine Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
Campaign SA056 - ECM Update For Hesitation/Shift Delay
GROUP: Transmission
NUMBER: 033
MODEL: 2010-11MY Soul (AM) w/2.0L
DATE: October 2010
SUBJECT: SOUL TCM UPGRADE - TO IMPROVE HESITATION AND SHIFT DELAY (SA056); COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION
This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Transmission Control Module (TCM) on some 2010-2011MY Soul (AM) 2.0L vehicles produced
prior to August 31, 2010 which may experience hesitation and shift delay. To improve this condition follow the procedure outlined in this TSB.
For vehicles not on the affected VIN list, but with a customer concern; perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin and submit a warranty claim per
"customer concern" (Standard TSB) claim information.
NOTICE
A Service Action is a repair program without customer notification that is performed during the warranty period. Any dealer request to perform this
repair outside the warranty period will require DPSM approval.
Repair status for a VIN is provided on WebDCS (Service > Warranty Coverage > Action reports are available on WebDCS (Consumer Affairs > Not
Completed Recall Recall VIN > Select Report).
This issue number is SA056.
UPGRADE EVENT NAME
NOTICE
^ A fully charged battery is necessary before ECU upgrade can take place. DO NOT connect a battery charger to the vehicle during ECU upgrade. Make
sure the blower motor is "OFF" during ECU upgrade.
^ All ECU upgrades must be done with the ignition key in the "ON" position .
^ Be careful not to disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or GDS during the ECU upgrade procedure.
^ DO NOT start the engine during ECU upgrade.
^ DO NOT turn the ignition key "OFF" or interrupt the power supply during ECU upgrade.
^ When the ECU upgrade is completed, turn the ignition key "OFF" and wait 20 seconds before starting the engine.
^ ONLY use approved ECU upgrade software designated for the correct model, year and engine size. Failure to do so may create other drivability issues
due to the use of the incorrect ECU calibration.
