Variant Coding

2015 Kia Soul Base, Automatic TransSECTION Variant Coding
  1. Connect the GDS to the data link connector.
  2. Turn the ignition "ON".
  3. Select vehicle name and system.
  4. Select the variant coding.
  5. Perform variant coding according to the instructions on the screen.
    Fig 1: Display - Variant Coding Screen
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  6. Ignition "OFF" and then ignition "ON".
  7. The variant coding is completed.
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