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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2015SOUL BASE, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 13 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CONTROL SYSTEM - 2.0L)TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULE (TCM)REPAIR PROCEDURESINSTALLATION

2015 Kia Soul Base, Automatic Trans

Repair procedures: Installation

2015 Kia Soul Base, Automatic TransSECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Perform Transaxle Control Module (TCM) learning after replacing the TCM prevent slow transaxle response, jerky acceleration and jerky startup. (Refer to "REPAIR PROCEDURES ")
- After replacing the ECM (TCM) of the vehicle with the immobilizer, the following procedure must be performed.
  [If installing a used ECM (TCM)]
  1. Perform "ECM Neutral Mode" procedure using GDS. (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ")
  2. After finishing "ECM Neutral Mode", perform "Key Teaching" procedure using GDS. (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ")
  [If installing a new ECM (TCM)]
  
  Perform "Key Teaching" procedure using GDS. (Refer to "IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM ")
- After replacing the ECM (TCM) of the vehicle with the smart key system (button start), the following procedure must be performed.
  [If installing a used ECM (TCM)]
  1. Perform "ECM Neutral Mode" procedure using GDS. (Refer to "SMART KEY SYSTEM ")
  2. After finishing "ECM Neutral Mode", turn IGN ON then OFF using the smart key or start button. Then the ECM learns information on the smart key automatically.
  [If installing a new ECM (TCM)]
  
  Turn IGN ON then OFF using the smart key or start button. Then the ECM learns information on the smart key automatically.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.