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NHTSA ID Number: 10152902

Manufacturer Communication Number: VPI1802_TSB_R3

TSB/Document Date: 2019-02-19


Summary

VEHICLE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage


Yes _
14MY
Spo. (SL)

ECU P/No.

2.0T
(ULEV)

TSB: PI1802 (Rev 3) Multiple Models July 2018

TFC4RH42

TFC4MH42

TFS4RH42

TFS4MH42

TFC0RH42

TFC0MH42

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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802)

SUBJECT:

Model

ENG

IMMO

ECU P/No.

39100-2GGF5
Yes _
39100-2GGF6
16MY
Sor. (UMa)
2WD

2.4
(ULEV)
39100-2GGF0
No
39100-2GGF1

39100-2GGH5
Yes _
39100-2GGH6
16MY
Sor. (UMa)
4WD

2.4
(ULEV)
39100-2GGH0
No
39100-2GGH1

16MY
Sor. (UMa)
2WD

16MY
Sor. (UMa)
4WD

ROM ID
Previous
2WD_UMAFNC4ER91A
2WD_UMAFNC4ER92A
2WD_UMAGNC4ERA31
2WD_UMAFNC4ERA51
2WD_UMAFNC4ERA52
2WD_UMAFNC4ERA3A
2WD_UMAFNC4ERA5A
2WD_UMAFNC4ERA5B
2WD_UMAFNC4ERA5C
2WD_UMAFNC4EM91A
2WD_UMAFNC4EM92A
2WD_UMAGNC4EMA31
2WD_UMAFNC4EMA51
2WD_UMAFNC4EMA52
2WD_UMAFNC4EMA3A
2WD_UMAFNC4EMA5A
2WD_UMAFNC4EMA5B
2WD_UMAFNC4EMA5C
4WD_UMAFNC4ER91A
4WD_UMAFNC4ER92A
4WD_UMAGNC4ERA31
4WD_UMAFNC4ERA51
4WD_UMAFNC4ERA52
4WD_UMAFNC4ERA3A
4WD_UMAFNC4ERA5A
4WD_UMAFNC4ERA5B
4WD_UMAFNC4ERA5C
4WD_UMAFNC4EM91A
4WD_UMAFNC4EM92A
4WD_UMAGNC4EMA31
4WD_UMAFNC4EMA51
4WD_UMAFNC4EMA52
4WD_UMAFNC4EMA3A
4WD_UMAFNC4EMA5A
4WD_UMAFNC4EMA5B
4WD_UMAFNC4EMA5C

New
2WD_UMAFNC4ERA6K

2WD_UMAFNC4ERA6M

2WD_UMAFNC4EMA6K

2WD_UMAFNC4EMA6M

4WD_UMAFNC4ERA6O

4WD_UMAFNC4ERA6P

4WD_UMAFNC4EMA6O

4WD_UMAFNC4EMA6P

Yes _

39100-2GTC6

2WD_UMAGNC0ERA3A
2WD_UMAGNC0ERA5A
2WD_UMAGNC0ERA61

2WD_UMAGNC0ERA6K

No

39100-2GTC1

2WD_UMAGNC0EMA3A
2WD_UMAGNC0EMA5A
2WD_UMAGNC0EMA61

2WD_UMAGNC0EMA6K

Yes _

39100-2GTD6

4WD_UMAGNC0ERA3A
4WD_UMAGNC0ERA5A
4WD_UMAGNC0ERA61

4WD_UMAGNC0ERA6L

No

39100-2GTD1

4WD_UMAGNC0EMA3A
4WD_UMAGNC0EMA5A
4WD_UMAGNC0EMA61

4WD_UMAGNC0EMA6L

2.0T
(ULEV)

2.0T
(ULEV)

TSB: PI1802 (Rev 3) Multiple Models July 2018

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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802)

SUBJECT:

Model

ENG

IMMO

ECU P/No.

Previous

New

39108-2GGC5

JFAGNC4ERB0A
JFAGNC4ERB0B
JFAGNC4ERC0A
JFAGNC4ERC3A

JFAGNC4ERC3K

39108-2GGC5

JFAGNC4ERD11

JFAGNC4ERD1K

39108-2GGC0

JFAGNC4EMB0A
JFAGNC4EMB0B
JFAGNC4EMC0A
JFAGNC4EMC3A

JFAGNC4EMC3K

39108-2GGC0

JFAGNC4EMD11

JFAGNC4EMD1K

39108-2GGD5

JFAGNS4ERB0A
JFAGNS4ERB0B
JFAGNS4ERC0A
JFAGNS4ERC3A

JFAGNS4ERC3K

39108-2GGD5

JFAGNS4ERD11

JFAGNS4ERD1K

39108-2GGD0

JFAGNS4EMB0A
JFAGNS4EMB0B
JFAGNS4EMC0A
JFAGNS4EMC3A

JFAGNS4EMC3K

39108-2GGD0

JFAGNS4EMD11

JFAGNS4EMD1K

Yes _

39108-2GTK5

JFAGNC0ERB0A
JFAGNC0ERB0B
JFAGNC0ERB4A

JFAGNC0ERB4K

No

39108-2GTK0

JFAGNC0EMB0A
JFAGNC0EMB0B
JFAGNC0EMB4A

JFAGNC0EMB4K

SGC4RH4A
SGC4RH4B

SGC4RH4K

SGC4MH4A
SGC4MH4B

SGC4MH4K

Yes _
2.4
(ULEV)
No
16MY
Opt.
(JF/JFa)
Yes _
2.4
(SULEV)
No

16MY
Opt. (JFa)

ROM ID

2.0T
(ULEV)

Yes _
2.4
(ULEV)
No
16MY
Spo. (SL)

39107-2GCD3
39107-2GCE3
39117-2GCD3
39117-2GCE3
39107-2GCD8
39107-2GCE8
39117-2GCD8
39117-2GCE8

Yes _

39107-2GCG3

SGS4RH4A
SGS4RH4B

SGS4RH4K

No

39107-2GCG8

SGS4MH4A
SGS4MH4B

SGS4MH4K

2.4
(SULEV)

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: PI1802 (Rev 3) Multiple Models July 2018

Page 7 of 14

KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802)

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.

TSB: PI1802 (Rev 3) Multiple Models July 2018

Page 8 of 14
SUBJECT:

5.

KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802)

The KDS will check the server for
recently uploaded Events and then
automatically download Upgrade Event
#374 (XMa), #375 (TF), #376 (SL), #377
(QF), #392 (UMa), #393 (JF/JFa), or #394
(16MY SL).

 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 #374 (XMa), #375
(TF), #376 (SL), #377 (QF), #392 (UMa),
#393 (JF/JFa), or #394 (16MY SL) 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.
TSB: PI1802 (Rev 3) Multiple Models July 2018

E

F

Page 9 of 14
SUBJECT:

9.

KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802)

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,
DO
NOT
disconnect
the
KDS/VCI-II.
Contact GIT America Help Desk
at (888) 542-4371 or Techline.
10. When instructed on the KDS, turn the
ignition OFF for ten (10) seconds then
back on. Touch OK to continue.

 NOTICE
If applicable and instructed on
the KDS, leave the ignition ON
for five (5) seconds to perform
ETC Adaptive Learning.

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.
TSB: PI1802 (Rev 3) Multiple Models July 2018

Page 10 of 14

KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802)

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 (14-15MY)
Model
XMa 2.4

TF 2.0T

TF 2.4

SL 2.0T

SL 2.4

QF 2.0T

QF 2.4

Menu

Password

XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO : 39113-2GBK1/K2/L1/L2

1322

XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK : 39113-2GBK6/K7/L6/L7

1327

TF F/L 2.0 TGDI 14MY(ULEV) -IMMO : 39108-2GBG0/G1

8201

TF F/L 2.0 TGDI 14MY(ULEV) +IMMO/SMK : 39108-2GBG5/G6

8256

TF F/L 2.0 TGDI 15MY(ULEV) +IMMO/SMK : 39108-2GBG7

0827

TF F/L 2.4 GDI 14MY(ULEV) -IMMO : 39108/18-2GBE0

1820

TF F/L 2.4 GDI 14MY(ULEV) +IMMO/SMK : 39108/18-2GBF0

1821

TF F/L 2.4 GDI 14MY(SULEV) -IMMO : 39108-2GBE5

0828

TF F/L 2.4 GDI 14MY(SULEV) +IMMO/SMK : 39108-2GBF5

0829

TF F/L 2.4 GDI 15MY(ULEV) -IMMO : 39108/18-2GBE1

1822

TF F/L 2.4 GDI 15MY(ULEV) +IMMO/SMK : 39108-2GBF1

0821

TF F/L 2.4 GDI 15MY(SULEV) -IMMO : 39108-2GBE6

0826

SL 2.0 TGDI 14MY(ULEV) -IMMO : 39107-2GCC5

0725

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