VERCSC150TSB_R1 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GROUP

Emissions Recall

Campaign

NUMBER

SC150 (Rev 1, 1/22/2018)
MODEL

2014-2016MY

Forte (YD) 1.8L

SULEV

DATE

January 2018
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN

SUBJECT:
ECU UPGRADE - FUEL VOLUME CONTROL

LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC150)
 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 updating the software programming (calibration) of

the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2014-2016MY Forte (YD) vehicles, equipped with the

1.8L Nu MPI SULEV engine and produced from January 31, 2013 through March 23, 2016.

These vehicles may exhibit an issue with carbon monoxide control that could cause the vehicle

to release air pollutants which exceed California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions

standards. To correct this condition, Kia is requesting the completion of this Voluntary

Emissions Recall Campaign on all affected vehicles. Before conducting the procedure, verify

the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs. For confirmation that the latest reflash has

been applied to the vehicle you are servicing, verify the ROM ID using the table on page 2 of

this bulletin.
Kia Diagnostic System (KDS)
 NOTICE

To assure complete customer satisfaction, always remember to refer to WebDCS

Warranty Coverage (validation) Inquiry Screen (Service → Warranty Coverage →

Warranty Coverage Inquiry) for a list of any additional campaigns that may need to be

performed on the vehicle before returning it to the customer.

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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ECU UPGRADE - FUEL VOLUME CONTROL

LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC150)
SUBJECT:
ECU Upgrade Procedure:

To correct this condition, the ECU should be reprogrammed using the KDS

ECU Upgrade function, as described in this bulletin.

Upgrade Event Name

342.YD 1.8MPI FUEL VOLUME CONTROL LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
 NOTICE

 A fully charged battery is necessary before ECU upgrade can take place. It is

recommended that the Midtronics GR8-1299 system be used in ECU mode during

charging. DO NOT connect any other battery charger to the vehicle during ECU

upgrade.

 All ECU upgrades must be done with the ignition key in the ‘ON’ position.

 Be careful not to disconnect the VCI-II connected to the vehicle during the ECU

upgrade procedure.

 DO NOT start the engine during ECU upgrade.

 DO NOT turn the ignition key ‘OFF’ or interrupt the power supply during ECU upgrade.

 When the ECU upgrade is completed, turn the ignition ‘OFF’ and wait 10 seconds

before starting the engine.

 ONLY use approved ECU upgrade software designated for the correct model, year.
 NOTICE

Before attempting an ECU upgrade on any Kia model, make sure to first determine

whether the particular model is equipped with an immobilizer security system. Failure to

follow proper procedures may cause the PCM to become inoperative after the upgrade

and any claims associated with this repair may be subject to chargeback.
ROM ID INFORMATION TABLE:

Upgrade Event 342 (YD)

Model
EM
TM
IMMO
ECU P/No.
39103-2EXA0

14MY

Forte (YD)

1.8L MPI

SULEV
6AT
No
15MY

Forte (YD)
39103-2EXJ0
39103-2EXA1

39103-2EXA5
ROM ID

Previous

YD4SP1NS2E3A

YD4SP1NS2E3B

YD4SP1NS2E3C

YD4SP1NS2E3D

YD4SP1NF2H3A

YD4SP1NF2H3B

YD4SP1JS2E3A

YD4SP1JS2E3B

YP4SP1JS2E3C

YP4SP1JS2E3D

YD4SP1JF2H3A

YD4SP1JF2H3B

YD5SP1NS2G3A

YD5SP1NS2H3A

YD5SP1NS2H3B
New
YD4SP1NF2H3C
YD4SP1JF2H3C
YD5SP1NF2H3B
16MY

39103-2EXA2

YD6SP1NS2H3A

YD6SP1NF2H3A

Forte (YD)

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.
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ECU UPGRADE - FUEL VOLUME CONTROL

LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC150)
SUBJECT:
 NOTICE

Prior to performing the ECU upgrade, be sure to check that the KDS is fully charged.

1.
Connect the VCI-II to the OBD-II

connector, located under the driver’s side

of the instrument panel.
 NOTICE

The ECU upgrade function on

KDS is operating wirelessly. It is

not necessary to perform the

upgrade via USB cable.
2.
With the ignition ON, turn ON the KDS

tablet. Select KDS from the home

screen.
3.
Confirm communication with VCI (A) and

then configure the vehicle (B) using the

AUTO VIN (C) feature.
B

A
C

4.
Select ECU Upgrade.
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SUBJECT:
5.
ECU UPGRADE - FUEL VOLUME CONTROL

LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC150)
The KDS will check the server for

recently uploaded Events and then

automatically download Upgrade Event

#342.
 NOTICE

The vehicle must be identified in

Vehicle Selection to download

an Event for that vehicle.
6.
KDS

screenshot

shown

above is for

demonstration purposes only. Events shown in

screenshot are not applicable to this bulletin.
Select Auto Mode.
 NOTICE

Do NOT attempt to perform a

Manual Mode upgrade UNLESS

Auto Mode fails. Always follow

the instructions given on the

KDS in either Auto or Manual

mode.

7.
Select the Engine system under the

System selection menu.
D
Touch ID Check (D) and confirm that the

latest update is available.

Select Upgrade Event #342 and select

Upgrade to continue.
8.
The ECU upgrade will begin and the

progress of the upgrade will appear on

the bar graph. Upgrade part (1/2) (E) will

download the upgrade event to the VCIII. Upgrade part (2/2) (F) will upgrade the

ECU.
 NOTICE

Do not touch the system

buttons (like ‘Back’, ‘Home’,

‘etc.’) while performing ECU

Upgrade.

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E
F
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SUBJECT:
9.
ECU UPGRADE - FUEL VOLUME CONTROL

LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC150)
If a “Communication Fail” screen

appears, verify that the VCI-II and KDS

are communicating properly. Touch OK

and restart the procedure from step 4.
 NOTICE

If an error notice continues to

appear or if the upgrade cannot

be performed, contact Techline

or GIT America Help Desk.

10. When instructed on the KDS, turn the

ignition OFF for ten (10) seconds then

back on. Touch OK to continue.
11. Once the upgrade is complete, touch OK

to finalize the procedure.
12. When prompted, select YES to check for

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and

erase any DTCs stored such as EPS,

ESC, and TPMS that may have been set

during the upgrade.
13. Start the engine to confirm proper

operation of the vehicle.

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Page 6 of 9
ECU UPGRADE - FUEL VOLUME CONTROL

LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC150)
SUBJECT:
Manual Upgrade Procedure:
 NOTICE

The manual upgrade should ONLY be performed if the automatic upgrade fails.

If the automatic upgrade fails, turn the ignition OFF for about 10 seconds then place

it back in the ON position to reset the control unit BEFORE performing manual

upgrade.

See table below for Manual Mode passwords.
Manual Mode ECU Upgrade Passwords

Menu

YD Nu 1.8MPI SULEV -IMMO : 39103-2EXA0

YD Nu 1.8MPI SULEV -IMMO : 39103-2EXJ0

YD Nu 1.8MPI SULEV -IMMO : 39103-2EXA1/A5

YD Nu 1.8MPI SULEV -IMMO : 39103-2EXA2
Password

0320

0321

3215

0322
1.
Within the ECU Upgrade screen displayed, select Manual Mode.
2.
Select the Engine system under the system selection menu. Select Upgrade Event #342

and select Upgrade to continue.
3.
Select the appropriate control unit part number with reference to the ROM ID Information

Table on page 2, and select OK.
4.
Enter the appropriate password from the Manual Mode password table above and select

OK.
5.
The upgrade will begin and the progress of the upgrade will appear on the bar graph.
6.
When instructed on the KDS, turn the ignition OFF for ten (10) seconds then back on.

Touch OK to continue.
7.
Once the upgrade is complete, touch OK to finalize the procedure.
8.
When prompted, select YES to check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and erase any

DTCs stored such as EPS, ESC, and TPMS that may have been set during the upgrade.
9.
Start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.
TSB: SC150 (Rev 1) Forte (YD) January 2018
Page 7 of 9

SUBJECT:
ECU UPGRADE - FUEL VOLUME CONTROL

LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC150)
For California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey,

New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington:

VEHICLE EMISSION RECALL - PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD

A Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction card must be filled out for all vehicles

registered in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey,

New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. Residents of these

states, who own an affected vehicle, will be required to possess a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction card as evidence of voluntary emissions recall campaign completion, when

they apply for vehicle registration renewal.

WHAT TO DO WITH THE CARD:

The Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction card must be completed by the Dealership's

Service Manager using a permanent ink pen. A fine point pen is recommended. When filling in

the information, copy the information directly from the vehicle, not the repair order. ALL

INFORMATION MUST BE PRINTED AND NEAT.

NOTE: DO NOT COMPLETE THE CARD UNLESS THE EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN

WORK IS COMPLETED.

The copy of the card shown below indicates the areas to be filled in. Each area must be filled

in.
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Page 8 of 9
ECU UPGRADE - FUEL VOLUME CONTROL

LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC150)
SUBJECT:
FILLING OUT AND APPLYING THE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION LABEL:

The dealer must fill in the Dealer Code and Date information fields on the Campaign

Completion Label. Once complete, affix the campaign completion label under the hood of the

vehicle, as shown below.

Apply the SC150 Campaign Completion

Label onto the body in the area next to the

shock tower, as shown. NOTE: Be sure to

clean the mounting surface to ensure

proper label adhesion.
SC150

Dealer Code:

Date:
 NOTICE

Both the Proof of Correction Card

and the Campaign Completion

Sticker should ONLY be applied to

vehicles in the 13 States listed on

page 8.
REQUIRED PARTS:

Part Name
Part Number
Campaign Completion Label
UC160 SC150
Vehicle Emission Recall-Proof of

Correction Card
UC161 SC150
Figure

SC150
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Dealer Code:

Date:
Page 9 of 9
ECU UPGRADE - FUEL VOLUME CONTROL

LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC150)
SUBJECT:
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

Model
Production Date Range
Forte (YD)
January 31, 2013 through March 23, 2016
WARRANTY INFORMATION:

N Code: N99 C Code: C99

Claim

Type
R
Causal P/N
39103 2EXA0
Qty.
Repair

Description
Labor

Op Code
Op

Time
Replacement

P/N
Qty.
0
(SC150)

ECU Upgrade – Fuel

Volume Control Logic

Improvement
170061R0
0.3

M/H
N/A
0
 NOTICE

VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers

should reference SC150 when accessing the WebDCS system.
 NOTICE

To assure complete customer satisfaction, always remember to refer to WebDCS

Warranty Coverage (validation) Inquiry Screen (Service → Warranty Coverage →

Warranty Coverage Inquiry) for a list of any additional campaigns that may need to be

performed on the vehicle before returning it to the customer.
TSB: SC150 (Rev 1) Forte (YD) January 2018

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