Kia B2600
Add the applicable “XX” color code per VIN to the required/applicable Part Number. SUBJECT: This pitstop has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of
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For a 2017–2018 Kia Soul in the US, B2600 appears in verified NHTSA manufacturer communication PS610_R1 as an SRSCM part number (95910 B2600), not as a confirmed diagnostic trouble code definition.
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1. What does B2600 mean?
For a 2017–2018 Kia Soul in the US, B2600 appears in verified NHTSA manufacturer communication PS610_R1 as an SRSCM part number (95910 B2600), not as a confirmed diagnostic trouble code definition.
2. Technical explanation
The supplied evidence identifies “B2600” within a parts/application table for the Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM). The communication states that only the SRSCM is superseded and that the driver seat-belt buckle is not superseded. It also notes that certain buckles have a 4-pin connector and may no longer be compatible with the superseded SRSCM. The referenced confirmed DTCs in the communication are B176200 (ACU Coding Error) and B168400 (Not Configured Device is Detected).
3. What system is affected?
Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) and driver seat-belt buckle compatibility.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
- The verified communication discusses compatibility between a superseded SRSCM and certain driver seat-belt buckles with a 4-pin connector.
- A specific cause for a diagnostic code B2600 is not yet established by verified evidence.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Use the vehicle VIN to identify the applicable “XX” color code for the required/applicable part number, as specified in the communication.
- Have an authorized Kia service provider verify SRSCM and driver seat-belt buckle part compatibility before parts replacement.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Confirm whether “B2600” was read as a diagnostic code or identified from a part-number reference.
- For the applicable 2017–2018 US Kia Soul, verify the SRSCM part number and the driver seat-belt buckle part number against the VIN.
- If the vehicle has DTC B176200 or B168400, refer the vehicle to Kia service for diagnosis under the applicable manufacturer procedure.
11. When to contact service
Contact an authorized Kia service provider for VIN-based SRSCM and seat-belt buckle compatibility verification.
12. What the service center may check
- Verify the VIN-specific “XX” color code for the required/applicable part number.
- Verify SRSCM part number application.
- Verify driver seat-belt buckle part number and connector compatibility.
- Check for the DTCs named in the manufacturer communication: B176200 and B168400.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- The manufacturer communication states that only the SRSCM is superseded; the driver seat-belt buckle is not superseded.
- The applicable “XX” color code must be added per VIN to the required/applicable part number.
- A complete repair resolution for B2600 as a DTC is not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Kia Soul · 2017–2018 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- Kia Pitstop PS610_R1, published June 26, 2023, is listed in NHTSA manufacturer communication PDF 10238218 (MC-10238218-0001.pdf).
- The communication was revised to include additional information and identifies revised sections with a black bar in the margin area.
16. Recall information
No recall relationship is established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10238218, Kia Pitstop PS610_R1: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10238218-0001.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
Is B2600 a confirmed DTC in this evidence?
No. The supplied communication uses B2600 as an SRSCM part number (95910 B2600). It does not establish B2600 as a DTC definition.
Which vehicles are covered by the supplied evidence?
Kia Soul, model years 2017–2018, United States.
What DTCs are explicitly listed in the communication?
B176200: ACU Coding Error, and B168400: Not Configured Device is Detected.
What does the communication say about the seat-belt buckle?
It states that only the SRSCM is superseded and that the driver seat-belt buckle is not superseded. It also warns that certain 4-pin buckles may no longer be compatible with the superseded SRSCM.