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Technical Service Bulletin
SUBJECT

CAMPAIGN

13-01-019

DATE
MARCH 2013

MODEL
ACCENT (RB)

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE TCM UPDATE (SERVICE CAMPAIG N TM6)

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Description: This bulletin provides a procedure to update the TCM software for 2013 Accent 1.6L
(RB) vehicles to revise the shift feeling in ECO mode.
This TSB supersedes TSB 12-01-039 to include retail vehicles.

*IMPORTANT

*** Dealer Stock and Retail Vehicles ***

Dealers must perform this Campaign on all affected vehicles prior to customer retail delivery and
whenever an affected vehicle is in the shop for any maintenance or repair.
When a vehicle arrives at the Service Department, access Hyundai Motor America's "Warranty
Vehicle Information" screen via WEBDCS to identify open Campaigns.

Applicable Vehicles: 2013 MY Accent (RB) with automatic transaxles
Applicable Production Date Range: From April 19, 2012 through September 21 , 2012
GOS INFORMATION:
#289 13MY RB 1.6 ACTIVE ECO ACCELERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - TCM
WARRANTY INFORMATION:

NOTE: Submit claim on Campaign Claim Entry Screen
ROM ID TABLE: Verify the TCM ROM ID before updating vehicle software.
MODEL

ACCENT (RB) 1.6L

PCM (TCM) PART
NUMBER
39110-2BAS1

TCM ROM ID
PREVIOUS

NEW

TRBOZ16NA4
TRBOZ16NA5

TRBOZ16NA6

Circulate To: Service Manager, Warranty Manager, Service Advisors , Technicians, Fleet Repair

SUBJECT:

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE TCM UPDATE (SERVICE CAMPAIGN TM6)

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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Connect the USB cable between the GDS and
the VCI.
Connect the 16-pin DLC connector from the VCI
into the DLC located under the driver's side dash.

*NOTE
Make sure the battery icon at the bottom right of the GOS laptop shows at
least 50%; if not, charge the GOS or attach a battery charger.
•

Turn off all lights (Do not leave the headlight switch in auto mode) and all accessories (including
heater/air conditioner/fan, audio, heated seats , rear defroster, etc) to ensure the battery will not
be discharged during the update.

•

Perform the update with the ignition key in the ON position. (Turn the ignition key to the ON
position or press the Start-Stop Button two times without depressing the brake pedal).

•

Do not disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or the GOS during the update.

•

Do not start the engine or turn the ignition switch OFF during the update.

*NOTE
Confirm your GOS has the most recent version. If not, connect the GOS to an
Internet port, open the GOS home page and select "Update". Refer to
instructions on hmaservice.com if necessary.

*NOTE
If you encounter GOS related problems, call the GIT Helpline at 888-437-0308.

TSB # : 13-01-019

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE TCM UPDATE (SERVICE CAMPAIGN TM6)

GOS AUTO MODE TCM UPDATE PROCEDURE
1. From the GDS home page , select ECU Upgrade. If necessary, select the VIN.
2 . Select AT as the system and then select OK.
3. Select Auto Mode and then select Next.
4 . From the System tab , select AT and then select OK. The GOS will read the ROM ID. Confirm
the ROM is applicable as shown on Page 1, "ROM ID Information".

5. Update event #289.13MY RB 1.6 ACTIVE ECO ACCELERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT TCM will display. Select Upgrade.

• Mode
Auto Mode

• System

Current ROM ID
• Latest ROM ID

28913MY RB 1 6 ACTIVE ECO ACCELERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT-TCM

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1. Revi ew and underst and related TSB for vehicle reprogramming.
2. Select reprogramming event from Upgrade Event pull do wn menu above .
3. Click th e Upgrade button to begin ECU upgrade.

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6 . If the screen indicates "Voltage is OK", select OK. If not, select CANCEL and charge the
vehicle battery by running the engine for 10 minutes.
7. Updating will occur until 100% is reached on the bar graph . At the prompt, turn the ignition key
OFF for 10 seconds, then turn it ON and select OK.
8. The GOS will confirm that TCM reprogramming is successfully finished. Select OK.

9. If the TCM update was not successful , go to GOS MANUAL MODE TCM UPDATE
PROCEDURE.
10. Check for any Diagnostic Trouble Codes and erase any OTC.
11 . Drive the vehicle to confirm proper operation .

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SUBJECT:

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE TCM UPDATE (SERVICE CAMPAIGN TM6}

GDS MANUAL MODE TCM UPDATE PROCEDURE

*NOTE
In the event of AUTO MODE update failure (after it initiated the progress bar):
• You must attempt MANUAL MODE. Use the TCM P/N from the vehicle's TCM label if
the correct TCM P/N is not clear from the ROM ID table.
• Replacing a TCM without carefully documenting that a MANUAL MODE update
attempt was made will result in a charge back of your claim.
1. From the GOS home page, select ECU Upgrade. If necessary, select the VIN .
2. Select AT as the system and then select OK.
3. Select Manual Mode and then select NEXT.
4. From the System tab , select AT and then select NEXT.
5. Update event #289.13MY RB 1.6 ACTIVE ECO ACCELERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT TCM will display. Select Next.
6. Select RB 1.6 TCM 39110-2BAT1/S1 . Select Upgrade.

• Mode
Momua l Mode

• System

• Cu rrent ROM ID
• Latest ROM ID

ITRBOZ1 6NA6

RB 16TCM 39110-2BAT1/S1

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• Event Group
181.1311! R3 1.6 .ICTM: ECO .ICC

CAUTI ON
• During the ECU Upgrade, ob serve th e follo wing precauti ons .
Failure to fo llo w these precau tio ns may re s ult in ECU damage .

ID Register
Option Treatment

1) DO NOT operate any other computer program.
2) DO NOT disturb or disconnect the DLC(Data Unk Connector).
3) DO NOT turn off the VCI or DO NOT disconnect VCI USB Connector.
4) DO NOT start the vehicle or turn the IG key off.
5) DO NOT operate any of the vehicles other systems(clirnate control. lighting,
audio. etc.)

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8. If the "Voltage is OK", select OK. If not, select CANCEL and charge the vehicle battery.
9. The remaining steps are the same as Step 7-11 of the Auto Procedure.

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