GROUP
ENG

MODEL
2018MY
Multiple Models
(see table on Pages 12-13)

NUMBER
178

DATE
January 2018

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:

DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
DATA FROM ECU (DC18)

This bulletin provides information related to extracting “in use performance tracking”
emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The
California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a
minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting. To facilitate
collection of this data at the dealer level, KDS screenshots will allow the capture of relevant
parameters.

 NOTICE
If the vehicle meets the criteria below, California dealers must perform this data
collection on vehicles whenever an affected vehicle is in the shop for any
maintenance or repair.
This data collection does not apply to vehicles or dealers operating outside of
California.
Once sufficient data is collected, individual line items per model may be closed
without updates to the TSB. Once a line item is closed on DCS, no further data
collection is required. Data collections initiated after a line item is closed are
subject to chargeback.

File Under:
Circulate To:

X General Manager


X Service Advisors


X Technicians


X Service Manager


X Parts Manager


X Body Shop Manager  Fleet Repair


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DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18)

SUBJECT:

For vehicles listed on DCS as requiring this procedure, follow the instructions in this
bulletin after confirming that the following criteria are met:


WebDCS shows this as an open Data Collection code DC18XXXX ( depending
on model; see table on pages 12-13) for the vehicle.



Vehicle has more than 3,000 accumulated miles on its odometer.



Vehicle repair history does not show battery replacement/disconnection/reset or an
ECU update done in the last 3,000 miles, because IUMPR (In Use Monitor
Performance Ratio) data would have been cleared by such an event.



Vehicle does not have the check engine light on.

 NOTICE
If a vehicle meets the above criteria, collect data prior to any other campaign or
repair-related activities.
KDS Service Procedure:

 NOTICE
The KDS tablet MUST have a SD Card installed for this procedure.
1.

Open the engine compartment and
locate the Vehicle Emission Control
Information label.
Write down the “Group” number for
later entry into the form.

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2.

DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18)

With the ignition key on, insert the VCI
II into the DLC and swipe down on the
Vehicle Selection area to identify the
vehicle.

 NOTICE
Screens shown in this bulletin
are for demonstration ONLY
purposes
and
will
vary
depending on the vehicle.

3.

Click AUTO VIN, and then click OK.

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DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18)

4.

From the KDS Home Screen, click
OBD-II.

5.

Click In USE Performance Ratio >
Gasoline.

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EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18)

SUBJECT:

6.

Click the Screen Capture button to
save a screenshot of the data.

 NOTICE
DO NOT use the Home/Power
button for the screen capture.
If the data list is longer than one (1)
page, scroll down and take another
screen capture.

 NOTICE
A SD Card must be inserted into
the KDS tablet to save KDS
images.
7.

8.

Click Save to save the image.

The KDS will set up a destination
folder and file name to save the
screenshot.
Change the file name to include the
model/engine, the last 6 digits of the
VIN, and the date (mmddyyyy), as
shown below.
Example:
XM33L_576681_06092015
(Model
(mmddyyyy)

&

Eng.)

(VIN)

Click Save.
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EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18)

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9.

Click the Return Arrow on the screen,
and then click the HOME button to
return to the KDS Home Screen.

10.

Set Chrome as the default browser,
then proceed to step 11.
If not, refer to the following Article in
KGIS: “KDS-Configuring Browser for
Techline and Feedback Cases” for
more information.

11.

Once Chrome is set as the default
browser, navigate to the KDS Home
Screen and then click Feedback.

12.

Enter all the information requested
in the form, including your name
and email address, and the
following information:
•
•

For System, enter Engine
For Subject, enter Data
Collection
• In the Description area,
○ Enter Group: followed by
the group number from the
Vehicle Emission Control
Information Label collected
in page 2, step 1.
○ Enter the current odometer
mileage.
○ Enter the RO#.

 NOTICE
Make sure the email address is
entered
correctly
or
the
Feedback form will fail to
submit.

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DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18)

13.

Click one of the Choose File buttons
at the bottom of the screen.

14.

Click Documents

15A. (Steps 15A and 15B apply to the
Samsung Tab 10.1 (older tablet))
Click the Settings button in the upper
right hand corner.

15B. Verify an SD Card is displayed in the
left pane as a number (e.g., 1899C039).
If not, click Show SD card.

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DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18)

16A. (Steps 16A and 16B apply to the
Samsung Tab S2 image (newer tablet)).

Click the Recent button.

16B. This will provide access to the SD
Card.

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EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC18)

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17.

Access to Internal and External
Memory (i.e., SD Card) is available on
the left hand side of the file manager.

 NOTICE

External / SD Card

Always select the SD Card to
save the images from this data