GROUP
ELE

NUMBER
151

MODEL
2011-2016MY
Optima Hybrid
(TF HEV)
DATE
August 2018

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:

BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER HIGH
VOLTAGE BATTERY REPLACEMENT

This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Battery Management System
(BMS) on some 2011-2016MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles, produced from February 15,
2011 through July 22, 2015, to match the new generation high voltage (HV) battery
assemblies.

 IMPORTANT
This update should ONLY be applied when the High Voltage (HV) battery is replaced
with a new generation part number.
For confirmation that the correct reflash has been applied to a vehicle you are working on,
verify the replacement Battery Pack part number and ROM ID using the table on page 2 of this
bulletin.

Kia Diagnostic System (KDS)

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BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER HIGH
VOLTAGE BATTERY REPLACEMENT

SUBJECT:

ECU Upgrade Procedure:
DO NOT USE AUTO MODE!
The ECU should be reprogrammed in Manual Mode ONLY
using the KDS download as described in this bulletin.
Upgrade Event Name
372.TF HEV BMS UPGRADE AFTER BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT

 NOTICE
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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.

ROM ID INFORMATION TABLE:
Upgrade Event #372
Model

TF
HEV

Sys.

BMS

ECU P/No.

Battery Pack Part No. & ROM ID
Previous
New

37513-4R000
(11-12MY)

37511-4R000

4600, 4700, 4800,
4900, 5080, 5180

37511-4R200

6020

37513-4R000
(12MY R/C.
LTC6803-1)

37511-4R000

4920, 4940, 4960,
5060, 5160

37511-4R200

6000

37511-4R201
37511-4R202

6040

37513-4R100
(13MY)
37513-E7000
(14MY-16MY)

37511-4R100
37511-4R101

5020, 5200, 5340,
5500
5300, 5320, 5340,
5400, 5500

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.

Manual Mode ECU Upgrade Passwords
Menu
TF HEV BMS: 37513-4R000 (4600,4700,4800,4900,5080,5180)
TF HEV BMS: 37513-4R000 (4920,4940,4960,5060,5160)
TF HEV BMS: 37513-4R100/E7000 (5020,5200,5300,5320,5340,5400,5500)

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Password
5180
5160
5500

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BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER HIGH
VOLTAGE BATTERY REPLACEMENT

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 operates 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.

BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER HIGH
VOLTAGE BATTERY REPLACEMENT

The KDS will check the server for
recently uploaded Events and then
automatically download Upgrade Event
#372.

 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 Manual Mode.

CAUTION
Do NOT attempt to perform an
Auto Mode upgrade. Follow the
instructions given on the KDS in
Manual mode.
7.

Select the BMS system under the System selection menu. Select Upgrade Event #372
and select Upgrade to continue.

8.

Select the appropriate control unit part number with reference to the ROM ID Information
Table on page 2, and select OK.

9.

Enter the appropriate password from the Manual Mode password table on Page 3 and
select OK.

10. The upgrade will begin and the progress of the upgrade will appear on the bar graph.
11. When instructed on the KDS, turn the ignition OFF for ten (10) seconds then back on.
Touch OK to continue.
12. Once the upgrade is complete, touch OK to finalize the procedure.
13. 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.
14. Start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.

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BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER HIGH
VOLTAGE BATTERY REPLACEMENT

SUBJECT:

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model

Production Date Range

Optima (TF HEV)

February 15, 2011 through July 22, 2015

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: B11 C Code: ZZ3
Claim
Type

Causal P/N

Qty.

Repair
Description

Labor Op
Code

Op
Time

Replacement
P/N

Qty.

W

Refer to EPC
for ECU P/N

0

BMS Logic Improvement

37513F13

0.3
M/H

N/A

0

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