GROUP

MODEL

ELE

2014MY
Sorento (XMa)

NUMBER

DATE

057 (REV 2, 03/05/2014)

January 2014

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

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SUBJECT:

BCM UPGRADE - IPM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT

*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 a software upgrade for the Instrument Panel
Module (IPM) of some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from January 22, 2013 to
November 15, 2013 , and equipped with a Power Tail Gate (PTG) which may exhibit an
intermittent parasitic draw of up to 400mA. To correct this condition, the BCM should be
reprogrammed using the GOS download , as described in this bulletin. 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.

Global Diagnostic System (GOS)

File Under:
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IIJ Service Advisor(s)

General Manager

II1 Service Manager

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! GRADE - IPM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
ECM Upgrade Procedure:
To correct this condition, the BCM should be reprogrammed using the GOS
download as described in this bulletin.
UPGRADE EVENT NAME
225.XM FL IPM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT

*NOTICE
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A fully charged battery is necessary before the 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 the
upgrade.
This upgrade must be performed with the ignition key in the OFF position.
Make sure all vehicle doors are closed.
Be careful not to disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or GOS during the
upgrade procedure.
DO NOT start the engine during the upgrade.

ROM ID INFORMATION TABLES:
Upgrade Event #225
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=- IPM PIN

MODEL
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Sorento (XM)

954001U220
954001U230
954001U240
954001U250

PREVIOUS
954001 U2202010
954001U2302010
954001U2402010
954001 U2502010

ROMID
NEW'
954001 U2202110
954001U2302110
954001U2402110
954001 U2502110

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

1.

Open the hood , disconnect the hood switch and connect the Midtronics charger to the
battery.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

3.

Connect the power supply cable to the GOS.

*NOTICE
If attempting to perform the upgrade with the power supply cable disconnected
from the GOS, be sure to check that the GOS is fully charged before performing
the upgrade. If the GOS is not fully charged, the upgrade may not occur.
Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the power supply connector be
connected to the GOS.
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4.

Connect the USB cable between the VCI and the GOS.

*NOTICE
When performing the ECU 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.

5.

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

6.

Connect the Main 16-pin OLC cable
(GHOM - 241000) to the OB0-11
connector, located under the driver's
side of the instrument panel.

7.

With the ignition key OFF, turn ON the
VCI and GOS and manually input the
VIN into the search box. Then, click
the Search button.

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BORREGO(HM)
CADENZA(VG )
FORTE(YD )
FORTE/FORTE KOUP(TD }
K900(KH}
OPTIMA HYBRID(TF HEV}
OPTIMA(MG )
OPTIMA(MS )
OPTIMA(TF/QF)
RIO(BC }
RIO JB

Svmptnm
Fault Code Searching

8.

At the GOS System Screen, select
BCM. Then, select Body Control
Module from the pop-up window and
click OK.

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9.

Select ECU Upgrade from the GOS
main screen.

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Preparation

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Diagnosis
Q Basic Inspection

Vehicle Info •

D OTC Analysis

a

ID Regrster

a Component Info

•By OTC

a Data Analysis

a

Option TtHlmont

a

•By Symptom

a

Caso Analysis

a

Data Traalmont

•By Model

a

Flight Record

a

Inspection /Test

•By VIN

a Oscil1oscope

D HotFrx

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10.

Uset·s Guide

Circuit Oiogra m

DECU M~ Vtnficabon •

CARBOBD·ll

Select BCM and Click OK.

Prepmation
I) Connect the DLC( Data Link Connector) of VCI to the OBD- 1 connector of Vehicle

side.

11.

Select Auto Mode and click OK.

Mode

Manual Mode

CAUTION

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