GROUP
CHA

MODEL
2014~2015MY Forte (YD)
2014MY Sportage (SL)

NUMBER
DATE
065 (REV 3, 06/29/2016) February 2016

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:

COMBINED TSB /SERVICE ACTION: MIL ON WITH DTC C1212 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA 216)

 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 the ECM software upgrade of some 2014~2015MY
Forte (YD), produced from December 7, 2013 to April 16, 2015, and some 2014MY Sportage
(SL) vehicles, produced from April 4, 2013 through June 18, 2014, which may exhibit a
Malfunction indicator Light (MIL) on with DTC C1212. To apply the improved logic, the ECM
should be reprogrammed using the GDS/KDS 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.
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 9.
DTC C1212 – Vehicle Speed Sensor

 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 SA 216.
File
Under:
Circulate To:

x General Manager
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x Service Advisor(s)


x Service Manager


x Parts Manager


x Technician(s) 
x Body Shop Manager 
x Fleet Repair


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COMBINED TSB /SERVICE ACTION: MIL ON WITH DTC C1212 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA 216)

ECM Upgrade Procedure:
To apply the improved logic, the ECM should be reprogrammed using the GDS/KDS
download, as described in this bulletin.
UPGRADE EVENT NAME
247.YD TPMS DTC(C1212) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
260.SL TPMS DTC(C1212) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT

 NOTICE
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A fully charged battery is necessary before ECM upgrade can take place. It is
recommended that the Midtronics GR8-1299 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 GDS 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 10 seconds before
starting the engine.
ONLY use approved ECM upgrade software designated for the correct model, year.

ROM ID INFORMATION TABLES :
Upgrade event #247 Forte (YD) and Upgrade Event #260 (Sportage (SL)
ROM ID
MODEL

MY

ECM P/NO
PREVIOUS

Forte
(YD)

2014
2015

95800 A7010
95800 A7020

Sportage
(SL)

2014

95800 2S400

V1.5
V1.7
V1.9
V1.4
V1.6
V1.7

NEW

1.10

1.10

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.

TSB: CHA 065 / SA 216 (REV 2) Forte (YD), Sportage (SL) February 2016

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COMBINED TSB /SERVICE ACTION: MIL ON WITH DTC C1212 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA 216)

 NOTICE
If attempting to perform the ECM upgrade with the power supply cable
disconnected from the GDS, be sure to check that the GDS is fully charged before
ECM upgrade. If the GDS 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 GDS.

 NOTICE
If performing this TSB using KDS, refer to TSB SST 037 for detailed information.
1.

Connect the power supply cable to the GDS.

2.

Connect the USB cable between the VCI and the GDS.

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

3.

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

4.

Connect the Main 16-pin DLC cable
(GHDM – 241000) to the OBD-II
connector, located under the driver's
side of the instrument panel.

5.

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

TSB: CHA 065 / SA 216 (REV 2) Forte (YD), Sportage (SL) February 2016

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6.

COMBINED TSB /SERVICE ACTION: MIL ON WITH DTC C1212 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA 216)

Select TPMS system and click OK.

Display screen above is for demonstration only purposes and will vary depending on model.

7.

Select ECU Upgrade from the bottom right-hand corner. Next select Auto Mode, and
then Engine. Perform the ECM upgrade in accordance with normal GDS ECM upgrade
procedures.

8.

After TPMS ECU upgrade is completed,
access Vehicle S/W Management > ID
Register > Vehicle Name Writing.
NOTE: If Vehicle Name Writing is not
performed, DTC C1660 or C1611 will
set. It is NOT possible to clear these
DTCs without performing a Vehicle
Name Writing operation.

TSB: CHA 065 / SA 216 (REV 2) Forte (YD), Sportage (SL) February 2016

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9.

COMBINED TSB /SERVICE ACTION: MIL ON WITH DTC C1212 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA 216)

After performing the Vehicle Name
Writing operation, verify the the TPMS
sensor IDs are registered in the system
by running Sensor Status.

 NOTICE
Refer to TSB GEN 045 for more
information on TPMS systems.

10.

If the TPMS sensors IDs are registered
in the system, go to step 11. If the
sensor ID’s are NOT registered, perform
a Register Sensor operation then
continue to step 11.

11.

After Register Sensor operation is
complete,
access
Vehicle
S/W
Management
>
TPMS
Mode
Configuration > follow instructions.

12.

Then set Current Mode to Normal on
GDS/KDS if it is not already.

TSB: CHA 065 / SA 216 (REV 2) Forte (YD), Sportage (SL) February 2016

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COMBINED TSB /SERVICE ACTION: MIL ON WITH DTC C1212 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA 216)

 NOTICE
Do NOT attempt to perform a Manual Mode upgrade unless Auto Mode fails. Always
follow the instructions given on the GDS 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 #247 Forte (YD) and Upgrade event #260 Sportage (SL)

Event No.
#247
#260

Menu
YD TPMS : 95800-A7010/020
SL TPMS : 95800-2S400

Password
7020
7020

1.

Within the ECM Upgrade screen, select Manual Mode in the left column, select TPMS
system and then select Upgrade Event #247 or Upgrade Event #260. Select the
appropriate control unit part number by referring to the ROM ID Information Table on
Page 2, and click OK.

2.

Enter the 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.

When the GDS 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.

5.

Check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes using the GDS and erase any DTCs stored that may
have been set during reprogramming.

6.

Start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.

TSB: CHA 065 / SA 216 (REV 2) Forte (YD), Sportage (SL) February 2016

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7.

COMBINED TSB /SERVICE ACTION: MIL ON WITH DTC C1212 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA 216)

After TPMS ECU upgrade is complete,
access Vehicle S/W Management > ID
Register > Vehicle Name Writing on
GDS/KDS.
NOTE: If Vehicle Name Writing is not
performed, DTC C1660 or C1611 will
set. It is NOT possible to clear these
DTCs without performing a Vehicle
Name Writing operation.

8.

After performing the Vehicle Name
Writing operation, verify the TPMS
sensors IDs are registered in the system
by running Sensor Status.

 NOTICE
Refer to TSB GEN 045 for more
information on TPMS systems.

9.

If the TPMS sensors IDs are registered in
the system, go to step 10. If the sensor
ID’s are NOT registered, perform a
Register Sensor operation then continue
to step 10.

TSB: CHA 065 / SA 216 (REV 2) Forte (YD), Sportage (SL) February 2016

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COMBINED TSB /SERVICE ACTION: MIL ON WITH DTC C1212 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA 216)

10.

After Register Sensor operation is
complete,
access
Vehicle
S/W
Management
>
TPMS
Mode
Configuration > follow instructions.

11.

Then set Current Mode to Normal on
GDS/KDS if it is not already.

AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:
Model

Production Date Range

Forte (YD)

From December 7, 2013 to April 16, 2015

Sportage (SL)

From April 4, 2013 through June 18, 2014

TSB: CHA 065 / SA 216 (REV 2) Forte (YD), Sportage (SL) February 2016

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COMBINED TSB /SERVICE ACTION: MIL ON WITH DTC C1212 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA 216)

SERVICE ACTION CLAIM INFORMATION:
Claim
Type

Model
Forte(YD)
14MY

Causal
P/N

Qty.

N
Code

C
Code

Repair
Description

95800
A7010

Forte(YD)
15MY

V

Time

Related
Parts

Qty.

0.3
M/H

N/A

0

160004R0

95800
A7010

0

N99

C99

(SA 216)
ECM
Upgrade

95800
2S400

Sportage(SL)

Labor Op
Code

160041R0

160006R0

STANDARD WARRANTY 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 VIN does not appear on the Affected Vehicles list for Service Action 216.
3. The vehicle model year and production date range are as identified in this bulletin.
Claim
Type

Causal P/N

Qty.

N
Code

C
Code

Repair
Description

ZZ3

(CHA 065)
ECM
Upgrade

95800 A7010 (YD)
W

0
95800 2S400 (SL)

I3T

Labor Op
Code

Time

Related
Parts

Qty.

0.3
M/H

N/A

0

95800F03

95800F05

 NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers
should reference SA 216 when accessing the WebDCS system.

TSB: CHA 065 / SA 216 (REV 2) Forte (YD), Sportage (SL) February 2016