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Kia P060500

ECU ROM ERROR This article provides information regarding the possible illumination of the malfunction indicator light (MIL) on some 2017 -2018MY Niro (DE PHEV and HEV) vehicles wi

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact a Kia dealer or qualified service facility for diagnosis and applicability confirmation, particularly if the MIL is illuminated and P060500 is stored.
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Quick answer

For certain 2017–2018 Kia Niro PHEV and HEV vehicles, DTC P060500 is identified as an ECU ROM error. Kia bulletin PS556 describes possible MIL illumination with this stored code and a potentially insufficient GC101 ground-to-body contact.

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1. What does P060500 mean?

For certain 2017–2018 Kia Niro PHEV and HEV vehicles, DTC P060500 is identified as an ECU ROM error. Kia bulletin PS556 describes possible MIL illumination with this stored code and a potentially insufficient GC101 ground-to-body contact.

2. Technical explanation

P060500 is described in Kia bulletin PS556 as “Internal Control Module Read Only Memory / ROM Error.” The bulletin states that the condition may be difficult to duplicate and may be due to insufficient contact between the GC101 ground and the vehicle body.

3. What system is affected?

Engine ECU / control-module ROM diagnostic, with the bulletin addressing the GC101 vehicle-body ground connection.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Possible illumination of the malfunction indicator light (MIL).
  • Stored DTC P060500.
  • The condition may be difficult to duplicate.

6. Possible causes

  • Kia bulletin PS556 states the condition may be due to insufficient contact between the GC101 ground and the vehicle body.

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

  • Have the stored DTC and vehicle applicability confirmed by a Kia dealer or qualified service facility.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage-system repairs based on this information.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm DTC P060500 is stored.
  2. Confirm the vehicle is within the applicable model-year and powertrain population described by Kia.
  3. Refer to Kia bulletin PS556 for the specified inspection and corrective procedure.

11. When to contact service

Contact a Kia dealer or qualified service facility for diagnosis and applicability confirmation, particularly if the MIL is illuminated and P060500 is stored.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify DTC P060500.
  • Inspect the GC101 ground connection to the vehicle body as specified in Kia bulletin PS556.
  • Kia PS556 specifies improving the ground connection by cleaning the GC101 bolt contact area to bare metal and adding an external-tooth lock washer between the specified components.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Kia bulletin PS556 describes improving the GC101 ground connection by cleaning the bolt contact area to metal with no paint and adding an external-tooth lock washer.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Kia PS556, April 2018: covers possible MIL illumination and stored P060500 on certain 2017–2018 Niro (DE PHEV and HEV) vehicles; it identifies possible insufficient GC101 ground contact and provides a ground-connection corrective procedure.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10136621: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10136621-9999.pdf

16. Recall information

No recall relationship is established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified official source: NHTSA-hosted Kia manufacturer communication PS556, published April 26, 2018: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10136621-9999.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does P060500 mean on a Kia Niro?

Kia PS556 describes P060500 as an Internal Control Module Read Only Memory (ROM) error.

What vehicles are covered by the verified bulletin?

The bulletin identifies 2017–2018 Niro (DE PHEV and HEV) vehicles. The supplied applicability record specifically identifies 2018 Kia Niro vehicles in the United States.

Can P060500 be caused by a ground connection?

Kia PS556 states that the condition may be due to insufficient contact between the GC101 ground and the vehicle body.

Is this a recall?

No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence. The identified document is a Kia service bulletin/manufacturer communication.

20. Sources & verification

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