GROUP
CAMPAIGN

Technical Service Bulletin
SUBJECT:

DATE
APRIL 2016

NUMBER
16-01-004-2
MODEL(S)
SONATA 2.4L (LF)

VCM INSPECTION AND ECM UPDATE - DTC P200A AND P0605
(SERVICE CAMPAIGN TZ3)

This TSB supersedes TSB 16-01-004-1 to update the Subject Description and the Service
Procedure to emphasize the required VCM inspection procedure to complete this campaign.

 IMPORTANT

*** Dealer Stock and Retail Vehicles ***
Dealers must perform this Service 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.
Description:
This bulletin provides a logic update and inspection for CEL (“Check Engine Light”) ON with DTC
P200A (Intake Manifold Runner Performance - Bank 1) and for P0605 (Engine Control Module - ROM
Error) on certain 2015 and 2016 model year Sonata (LF) vehicles equipped with a 2.4L GDI engine.
The vehicle may exhibit one or more of the following conditions:
 DTC P200A (Intake Manifold Runner Performance - Bank 1)
 Check Engine Light ON
 Slight hesitation or reduced power during acceleration
 Automatic transmission upshift hesitation during acceleration
 Clicking noise from the intake manifold VCM (Variable Charge Motion) actuator when the
engine RPM is increased


(2015 MY Only) DTC P0605 (Engine Control Module – ROM Error)
 Check Engine Light ON
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Light ON
 Limited engine power (“Limp Home”) mode

Follow the Service Procedure outlined in this bulletin to perform the following:
 Confirm the proper operation of the VCM Actuator.
o Replace the VCM Actuator, if it does not pass the inspection.
 Update the ECM.
Applicable Vehicles:
 Certain 2015-2016 SONATA (LF) with 2.4L GDI engine

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

SUBJECT: VCM INSPECTION AND ECM UPDATE - DTC P200A AND P0605 (SERVICE CAMPAIGN TZ3)

GDS Information:
Event #
Description
“LFA
2.4GDI
VCM
GEAR
DAMAGE IMPROVEMENT”
377*
(*or use a later available event as listed in the GDS ECU Update screen if one is available.)
NOTES:
 Refer to the TSB 15-GI-001 for the tablet-based Mobile GDS ECU update procedures.
 Refer to the TSB 15-GI-002 for the PC-based GDS ECU update procedures.
 Clear DTC(s) present after the ECM update and then perform VCM actuation test.
Parts Information:
Part Name
Part Number
VCM Motor Assembly
28323-2GGA1
NOTES:
 Parts are not required if the vehicle passes the VCM actuation test with no abnormal noise.
 Parts are only required if the VCM does not pass the actuation test and/or is abnormally noisy
prior to the logic update being completed. All parts will be requested back and will be tested for
any abnormalities.
 The K-Ring should be reused whenever possible during VCM Motor Assembly replacement.
Warranty Information:
Model
SONATA LF 2.4L GDI

Op Code

Operation

Op Time

50CA16R0

ECM UPGRADE

0.3 M/H

50CA16R1

ECM UPGRADE and VCM REPLACEMENT

0.8 M/H

NOTE: Submit claim on Campaign Claim Entry Screen.
Service Procedure:
1. Perform VCM actuation test using GDS at a quiet location with minimal background noise.
 If the VCM actuation test passes with no abnormal noises, then go to Step 2 for ECM Update.
 If there are abnormal noises from the VCM or the actuation test does not pass, replace the
VCM Motor Assembly following all published Shop Manual procedures.
o Whenever possible, reuse the K-Ring (this is the clip that attaches the VCM Motor
Assembly to the VCM actuation arm) during VCM Motor Assembly replacement.
o Repeat the actuation test if the VCM Motor Assembly was replaced.
2. Perform ECM Update using Event #377 or use a later available event as listed in the GDS ECU
Update screen if one is available.
 Refer to the TSB 15-GI-001 for the tablet-based Mobile GDS ECU update procedures.
 Refer to the TSB 15-GI-002 for the PC-based GDS ECU update procedures.
 Clear any DTC(s) present after the ECM update.
3. Clear engine adaptive values using GDS.

TSB #: 16-01-004-2

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ROM ID Information Table:
Verify the ECU ROM ID before updating the software. Refer to the table below.
Model

MY

IMMOBILIZER

ECM P/N

39111-2GGK5
IMMO

39111-2GGM0

NON IMMO

39111-2GGK0

IMMO

39111-2GGL5

NON IMMO

39111-2GGL0

IMMO

39111-2GGK6

NON IMMO

39111-2GGK1

IMMO

39111-2GGL6

NON IMMO

39111-2GGL1

15MY

LFA
2.4GDI

16MY

TSB #: 16-01-004-2

ROM ID
OLD
NEW
LFAFNC4ER86A
LFAFNC4ER86B
LFAFNC4ER86C
LFAFNC4ER87A
LFAFNC4ERA53
LFAFNC4ER87B
LFAFNC4ER88A
LFAFNC4ERA51
LFAFGC4ER87A
LFAFGC4ERA53
LFAFGC4ERA51
LFAFNC4EM86A
LFAFNC4EM86B
LFAFNC4EM86C
LFAFNC4EM87A
LFAFNC4EMA53
LFAFNC4EM87B
LFAFNC4EM88A
LFAFNC4EMA51
LFAFNS4ER86A
LFAFNS4ER86B
LFAFNS4ER86C
LFAFNS4ER87A
LFAFNS4ERA53
LFAFNS4ER87B
LFAFNS4ER88A
LFAFNS4ERA51
LFAFNS4EM86A
LFAFNS4EM86B
LFAFNS4EM86C
LFAFNS4EM87A
LFAFNS4EMA53
LFAFNS4EM87B
LFAFNS4EM88A
LFAFNS4EMA51
LFAGNC4ERA3A
LFAGNC4ERB0B
LFAGNC4ERA5A
LFAGNC4EMA3A
LFAGNC4EMB0B
LFAGNC4EMA5A
LFAGNS4ERA3A
LFAGNS4ERB0B
LFAGNS4ERA5A
LFAGNS4EMA3A
LFAGNS4EMB0B
LFAGNS4EMA5A

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MANUAL MODE PASSWORD INFORMATION TABLE:
MENU
LFA 2.4GDI NON IMMO 39111-2GGK0
LFA 2.4GDI NON IMMO 39111-2GGL0
LFA 2.4GDI NON IMMO 39111-2GGK1
LFA 2.4GDI NON IMMO 39111-2GGL1
LFA 2.4GDI IMMO 39111-2GGK5
LFA 2.4GDI IMMO 39111-2GGM0
LFA 2.4GDI IMMO 39111-2GGL5
LFA 2.4GDI IMMO 39111-2GGK6
LFA 2.4GDI IMMO 39111-2GGL6

PASSWORD
1120
1121
1122
1123
1124
1125
1126
1127
1129

NOTE: IMMO is for Start-Stop Button Start. NON IMMO is for Key Start.

TSB #: 16-01-004-2

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