GROUP
ELE

MODEL

NUMBER
057 (Rev 3, 09/11/2014)

DATE
January 2014

2014MY
Sorento (XMa)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:

SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE - IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA163A)

 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
through November 15, 2013 and equipped with a Power Tail Gate (PTG), which may exhibit an
intermittent parasitic draw of up to 400mA. To prevent and/or correct this condition, the BCM
should be reprogrammed using the GDS download, as described in this bulletin. Kia is
requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles. 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 (GDS)

 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 SA163A.
File Under:
Circulate To:

x General Manager


x Service Advisor(s)


x Service Manager


x Parts Manager


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

Page 2 of 8
SUBJECT:

SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE - IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA163A)

ECM Upgrade Procedure:
To correct this condition, the BCM should be reprogrammed using the GDS
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 GR8-1299 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 GDS during the
upgrade procedure.
DO NOT start the engine during the upgrade.

ROM ID INFORMATION TABLES:
Upgrade Event #225
MODEL

Sorento (XMa)

IPM P/N
954001U220
954001U230
954001U240
954001U250

ROM ID
PREVIOUS
954001U2202010
954001U2302010
954001U2402010
954001U2502010

NEW
954001U2202110
954001U2302110
954001U2402110
954001U2502110

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 GDS.

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

4.

SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE - IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA163A)

Connect the USB cable between the VCI and the GDS.

 NOTICE
When performing the ECU 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.

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

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SUBJECT:

SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE - IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA163A)

9.

Select ECU Upgrade from the GDS
main screen.

10.

Select BCM and Click OK.

11.

Select Auto Mode and click OK.

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SUBJECT:

SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE - IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA163A)

12.

After the system reads the ROM ID,
select Event: 225. XM FL IPM Logic
Improvement and Click Upgrade.

13.

Click OK on the voltage check screen
and cycle the ignition ON and OFF
once. Then, open the driver’s door
and click OK.

14.

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

 NOTICE
If the upgrade fails, disconnect
the negative (-) terminal from the
battery for 20 seconds and
restart the procedure.

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SUBJECT:

SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE - IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA163A)

15.

Click OK on the final screen. Upgrade
event 225 is now complete.

16.

Reconnect the hood switch.

17.

Operate the tailgate to confirm proper operation.

Manual Mode Upgrade

 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 the table below for Manual Mode passwords.

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SUBJECT:

SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE - IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA163A)
MANUAL MODE ECM UPGRADE PASSWORDS:

Upgrade Event #225 Sorento (XMa)
MENU

PASSWORD

XM FL IPM : 95400-1U220

1220

XM FL IPM : 95400-1U230

1230

XM FL IPM : 95400-1U240

1240

XM FL IPM : 95400-1U250

1250

 NOTICE
Before performing the manual update,
cycle the fuse box panel power switch
to the OFF position for 20 seconds.
Then, cycle the fuse box panel power
switch back to the ON position.

1.

Within the ECU Upgrade screen, select Manual Mode in the left column, select BCM and
then select Upgrade Event 225. Select the appropriate control unit part number by
referring to the ROM ID Information Table on Page 2, and click OK.

2.

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

3.

Cycle the ignition ON and OFF once and open the driver’s door, when prompted. Then,
click OK.

4.

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

5.

Click OK on the final screen. Upgrade event 225 is now complete.

6.

Reconnect the hood switch

7.

Operate the tailgate to confirm proper operation.
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SUBJECT:

SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE - IPM LOGIC
IMPROVEMENT (SA163A)

AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:
Model

Production Date Range

Sorento (XMa)

From January 22, 2013 through November 15, 2013

SERVICE ACTION WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Claim
Type

Causal P/N

Qty

N Code

C
Code

Repair
Description

Labor Op
Code

Time

Related
Parts

Qty

V

95400 1U220

0

N99

C99

(SA163A)
BCM(IPM)
UPGRADE

140A15R1

0.3
M/H

N/A

0

 NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers
should reference SA163A when accessing the WebDCS system.

TSB: ELE 057 / SA 163A (REV 3) Sorento (XMa) January 2014