GROUP

MODEL

TRA

2015MY
K900 (KH)

NUMBER

DATE

054 (REV 1, 11/04/2014) .

September 2014

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:

COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: K900 (KH) SHIFT LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT - TCM UPGRADE (SA 174)

*NOTICE
This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised
sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
This bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the TCM software for 201 SMY K900
vehicles, produced prior to April 30, 2014, which may exhibit a "rough shift feeling" concern,
particularly when downshifting from third to second gear. To prevent and/or correct this
condition , reflash the TCM (Transmission Control Module) as described in this TSB. Kia is
requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles in dealer stock. For
confirmation that the latest reflash has been done to a vehicle you are working on, verify ROM
ID using the tables in this TSB.
For vehicles not on the Affected Vehicles list, but with a customer concern as described above,
perform the following procedure outlined in this bulletin and submit a warranty claim per
"customer concern" (Standard TSB) claim information on page 6.

*NOTICE
A Service Action is a repair program without customer notification that is performed
during the warranty period. Any dealer requesting to perform this repair outside the
warranty period will require DPSM approval.
Repair status for a VIN is provided on WebDCS (Service> Warranty Coverage>
Warranty Coverage Inquiry> Campaign Information). Not completed Recall /Service
Action reports are available on WebDCS (Consumer Affairs> Not Completed Recall>
Recall VIN> Select Report), which includes a list of affected vehicles.
This issue number is SA174.
File Under:
Circulate To:

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Service Advisor(s)

General

Ma~ager

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IBJ Technician(s) 0

Service Manager

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Parts Manager

Body Shop Manager

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Fleet Repair

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*NOTICE
After performing the software upgrade, make sure to reset/relearn the TCM Adaptive
Learning Values. Access KGIS and follow the path shown below:
K900(KH) > 2015 > G 5.0 GDl-TAU >Automatic Transmission System (A8TR1-SBW).
TCM Upgrade Procedure:
To correct this condition, the TCM should be reprogrammed using the GOS
Download, as described in this bulletin.

UPGRADE EVENT NAME
233.KH 5.0GDI 3-2 SHIFT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT

*NOTICE
•

A fully charged battery is necessary before ECM upgrade can take place. It is
recommended that the Midtronics GRS-1299 system be used in ECM mode during
charging. DO NOT connect any other battery charger to the vehicle during ECM upgrade.

•

All ECM upgrades must be done with the ignition key in the 'ON' position.

•

Be careful not to disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or GOS during the ECM
upgrade procedure

•

DO NOT start the engine during ECM upgrade.

•

DO NOT turn the ignition key 'OFF' or interrupt the power supply during ECM upgrade.

•

When the ECM upgrade is completed, turn the ignition 'OFF' and wait 20 seconds before
starting the engine.

•

ONLY use approved ECM upgrade software designated for the correct model, year.

& CAUTION
Before attempting an ECM upgrade on any Kia model, make sure to first determine
whether the particular model is equipped with an immobilizer security system.
Failure to follow proper procedures may cause the PCM to become inoperative after
the upgrade and any claims associated with this repair may be subject to
chargeback. ~
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~~'fo TSB/SERVICE ACTION: K900 (KH) SHIFT
a~~ ~ROVEMENT - TCM UPGRADE (SA 17 4)

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ROM ID INFORMATION TABLES :
Upgrade event #233 K900 (KH)
ROMID
MODEL

K900(KH)
5.0
GDI

T/M

A/T

TCM P/N

95440-4EDBO

PREVIOUS

NEW

SKHOG50NB1
SKHOG50NB2
SKHOG50NB3
SKHOG50NB4

SKHFG50NB5

To verify the vehicle is affected, be sure to check the Calibration Identification of the
vehicle's ECM ROM ID and reference the Information Table as necessary.

1.

Connect the power supply cable to the GOS.

*NOTICE
If attempting to perform the ECM upgrade with the power supply cable
disconnected from the GOS, be sure to check that the GOS is fully charged
before ECM upgrade. If the GOS is not fully charged, failure to perform the ECM
upgrade may occur. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the power
supply connector be connected to the GOS.

2.

Connect the USB cable between the VCI and the GOS.

*NOTICE
When performing the ECM upgrade using the GOS, wireless communication
between the VCI and GOS is not available. Therefore, be sure to connect the
USB cable between the VCI and the GOS.

3.

Connect the Main 16-pin DLC cable (GHDM - 241000) to the VCI.

4.

Connect the Main 16-pin DLC cable
(GHDM - 24 1000) to the OBD-11
connector, located under the driver's
side of the instrument panel.

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5.

With the ignition key ON, turn ON the VC I and GOS. Access the GOS vehicle identification
number (VIN) screen and configure the vehicle using the VIN AUTO DETECT Function.

6.

Select A/T system and click OK.

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Cancel

Select ECU Upgrade from the bottom right-hand corner. Next select Auto Mode, and then

Engine. Perform the ECM upgrade in accordance with normal GOS ECM upgrade
procedures.

8.

When the GOS reports that the ECM upgrade has been successfully completed, click OK,
turn OFF the ignition key, and wait at least 10 seconds before attempting to start the
engine.

9.

Check if any incidental Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC(s) have been created by the
upgrade process ; clear any DTC(s) that may be present.

10.

After the upgrade is complete , reset/relearn the TCM Adaptive Learning Values. The
procedure can be found at: KGIS > K900(KH) > 2015 > G 5.0 GDl-TAU > Automatic
Transmission System (A8TR 1-SBW).

11 .

Confi rm proper operation of the vehicle.

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& CAUTION
Before attempting an ECM upgrade on any Kia model, make sure to first determine
whether the particular model is equipped with an immobilizer security system.
Failure to follow proper procedures may cause the PCM to become inoperative after
the upgrade and any claims associated with this repair may be subject to
chargeback. ~

*NOTICE
Do NOT attempt to perform a Manual Mode upgrade unless Auto Mode fails. Always

follow the instructions given on the GOS in either Auto or Manual mode. See table
for Manual Mode passwords.
*MANUAL MODE ECM UPGRADE PASSWORDS:

* Do NOT perform Manual Mode ECM upgrade unless Auto Mode fails.

Upgrade event #233 K900 (KH)

MY

MENU

PASSWORD

K900 (KH) 15MY

KH 5.0GDI NAS AT : 95440-4EDBO

4040

1.

Within the ECM Upgrade screen, select Manual Mode in the left column, select Engine
and then select Upgrade Event 233. Select the appropriate control unit part number by
referring to the ROM ID Information Table on Page 3, and click OK.

2.

Enter the appropriate password from the table above, and click OK.

3.

Upgrade will begin and the progress of the upgrade will appear on the bar graph.

4.

Following the guidelines displayed on the screen during upgrade procedure, cycle the
ignition OFF ~ ON for ten (10) seconds.

5.

Check if any incidental Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC(s) have been created by the
upgrade process; clear any DTC(s) that may be present.

6.

After the upgrade is complete, reseUrelearn the TCM Adaptive Learning Values. The
procedure can be found at: KGIS > K900(KH) > 2015 > G 5.0 GDl-TAU > Automatic
Transmission System (A8TR1-SBW).

7.

Confirm proper operation of the vehicle.

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AFFECTED VEH ICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:
Model

MY

Production Date Range

K900 (KH )

2015

Produced prior to April 30, 2014

SERVICE ACTION C LAIM INFORMATION:

c

Claim
Type

Causal P/N

Qty

N
Code

Code

v

95440 4EDBO

0

N99

C99

Repair
Description

Labor Op
Code

(SA 174)
TCM
Upgrade

140071RO

Time

0.3

M/H

Related
Parts

Qty

N/A

0

STANDARD WARRA NTY CLAIM INFORMATION:
Use this information only to file a warranty claim for vehicles for which:
1. A customer complains of the same concern , as described on Page 1.
2. The V IN does not appear on the Affected Vehicles list for Service Action 174.
3. The vehicle model year and production date range are as identified in this bulletin.

c

Claim
Type

Causal P/N

Qty

N
Code

Code

w

95440 4EDBO

0

T73

ZZ5

Repair
Description

Labor Op
Code

Time

Related
Parts

Qty

(TRA 054)
TCM
Upgrade

95440F31

0.3
M/H

NIA

0

*NOTICE
For adaptive value reset operation, add Op Code 95440AOO (0.6 M/H) to the reflash
claim.

*NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers
should reference SA174 when accessing the WebDCS system.

TSB: TRA 054 / SA174 (REV 1) K900 (KH) September 2014