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P1960

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

Reference meaning

What does this code mean?

The wording below belongs to the named make and communication. Match the complete code, reporting module, model year and engine before applying it.

A code identifies a detected condition, not a part that must automatically be replaced.

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A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.

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Record codes and freeze-frame data. Check battery condition, related codes and visible wiring or hose damage. Follow the vehicle's diagnostic procedure and test results before replacing parts.

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Manufacturer communications

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Original wording in English

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TSB_TRA114 ↗

KIA

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AWD/4WD COUPLING ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT (CA2503) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under ELE374, titled ‘Service Action: AWD Coupling Actuator Logic Improvement (SA605)’. If the affected vehicles experience a loss of AWD capability (FWD c…

TSB_ELE374 ↗

KIA

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AWD COUPLING ACTUATOR LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA605) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the 4-Wheel Drive (“4WD”) system software on certain 2024-2025MY Seltos (SP2) vehicles equipped with All-Wheel Drive (“AWD”) produced from February 14, 2023 through October 08, 2024. The affected vehicles m…

23-DS-002G ↗

GENESIS

When servicing any of the specified vehicles below with the corresponding DTCs, follow the step-by-step procedures in this bulletin. • Transfer case actuator DTC codes P196000, P195800, or P195513

GENESIS

When servicing any of the specified vehicles below with the corresponding DTCs, follow the step-by-step procedures in this bulletin. • Electronic-Limited Slip Differential (E-LSD) actuator on certain 2022 to 2023MY GV70 (JK1) and 2021 to 2023MY GV80 (JX1) for DTC codes P188213, P188900, or P189600. • Transfer case actuator on ce…

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A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.

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MakeModelModel year
GenesisG90 ↗2023
GenesisGV70 ↗2024
GenesisGV70 ↗2023
GenesisGV70 ↗2022
GenesisGV80 ↗2023
GenesisGV80 ↗2022
GenesisGV80 ↗2021
KiaSELTOS ↗2025

Can I keep driving?

A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.