NHTSA ID Number: 10152918
Manufacturer Communication Number: VPI1802_TSB_R6
TSB/Document Date: 2019-02-19
Summary
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.
GROUP
Product Improvement
MODEL
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NUMBER
DATE
1802 (Rev 6, 01/31/2019) July 2018
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802)
SUBJECT:
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 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. This update is for:
Year
Model
Engine
Production Date
2014
2015-2018
2014-2018
Optima (TF)
Optima (TF/QF/JF/JFa)
Sportage (SL/QL)
2.4L GDI
2.4L & 2.0T GDI
2.4L & 2.0T GDI
2015-2018
Sorento (XMa/UMa)
2.4L & 2.0T GDI
8/29/13 – 4/25/14
4/16/14 – 7/11/18
9/30/13 – 4/5/18
1/3/14 – 3/7/18
The KSDS detects vibrations indicating the onset of excessive connecting rod bearing wear. It is
designed to alert the driver at an early stage of bearing wear before the occurrence of severe
engine damage, including engine failure. If vibrations caused by bearing wear start to occur, the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will blink continuously, and the vehicle will be placed in Limp
Home Mode. This will reduce further damage to the engine and ensure that the vehicle occupants
are not exposed to the risk of a more severe engine failure. At that time, Diagnostic Trouble Code
(“DTC”) P1326, specific to the KSDS, will be recorded in the ECU. The vehicle can continue to be
operated for a limited time in Limp Home Mode, but it will accelerate slowly and have a reduced
maximum speed. Also, engine RPMs will be limited to approximately 1800-2000 RPM.
Please note, since Kia
launched this Product Improve Campaign, Kia has become aware that the
KSDS software version installed on 2014-2015MY Optima vehicles before September 7, 2018 has
an error and requires the installation of a new corrected software. Kia has identified all affected
2014-2015MY Optima vehicles which require the installation of the new corrected software, and
these vehicles are identified under a separate campaign number, PI1802A1, in the WEBDCS.
Kia is requesting the completion of this Product Improvement Campaign on all affected vehicles.
Before conducting the procedure, verify the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs. Also,
please have your KDS connected to the internet regularly to get the latest software updates
available.
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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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802)
SUBJECT:
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.
ECU Upgrade Procedure:
To correct this condition, the ECU should be reprogrammed using the KDS
download, as described in this bulletin.
Upgrade Event Name
374.XMa Theta 2.4GDI Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) ECU Upgrade
375.TF Theta 2.0/2.4GDI Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) ECU Upgrade
376.SL Theta 2.0/2.4GDI Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) ECU Upgrade
377.QF Theta 2.0/2.4GDI Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) ECU Upgrade
392. UMa THETA 2.0/2.4 Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) ECU Upgrade (16MY)
393. JF/JFa THETA 2.0/2.4 Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) ECU Upgrade (16MY)
394. SL THETA 2.0/2.4 Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) ECU Upgrade (16MY)
398. UMA THETA 2.0/2.4 Knock Sensor Detection System(KSDS) ECU UPGRADE (17MY)
399. JF/JFA THETA 2.0/2.4 Knock Sensor Detection System(KSDS) ECU UPGRADE (17MY)
400. QL THETA 2.0/2.4 Knock Sensor Detection System(KSDS) ECU UPGRADE (17MY)
402.UMA THETA 2.0/2.4 Knock Sensor Detection System(KSDS) ECU UPGRADE (18MY)
403.JF/JFA THETA 2.0/2.4 Knock Sensor Detection System(KSDS) ECU UPGRADE (18MY)
404.QL THETA 2.0/2.4 Knock Sensor Detection System(KSDS) ECU UPGRADE (18MY)
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.
CAUTION
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.
NOTICE
For Optima models included in this TSB:
VINs that start with 5XX are designated Optima (QF/JFa) and produced in the United States.
VINs that start with KNA are designated Optima (TF/JF) are produced in South Korea.
TSB: PI1802 (Rev 6) Multiple Models July 2018
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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802)
SUBJECT:
ROM ID INFORMATION TABLE:
Upgrade Event #374 (15 XMa), #375 (14/15 TF), #376 (14/15 SL), #377 (15 QF), #392 (16 UMa), #393
(16 JF/JFa), #394 (16 SL), #398 (17 UMa), #399 (17 JF/JFa), #400 (17 QL), #398 (17 UMa), #399 (17
JF/JFa), #400 (17 QL).
Model
15MY
Sor. (XMa)
ENG
IMMO
ECU P/No.
Previous
New
Yes _
39113-2GBK6
39113-2GBK7
39113-2GBL6
39113-2GBL7
FFC4RH2A
FFC4RHAA
FFC4RHAB
FFC4RHAL
No
39113-2GBK1
39113-2GBK2
39113-2GBL1
39113-2GBL2
FFC4MH2A
FFC4MHAA
FFC4MHAB
FFC4MHAL
Yes _
39108-2GBF0
39118-2GBF0
No
39108-2GBE0
39118-2GBE0
Yes _
39108-2GBF5
No
39108-2GBE5
Yes _
39108-2GBF1
No
39108-2GBE1
39118-2GBE1
No
39108-2GBE6
Yes _
39108-2GBG5
39108-2GBG6
No
39108-2GBG0
39108-2GBG1
Yes _
39108-2GBG7
Yes _
39107-2GCD0
39107-2GCE0
39117-2GCD0
39117-2GCE0
TEC4RH2K
TEC4RH2L
TEC4RH25
TEC4MH2K
TEC4MH2L
TEC4MH25
TES4RH2K
TES4RH2L
TES4RH25
TES4MH2K
TES4MH2L
TES4MH25
TFC4RH4K
TFC4RH4L
TFC4RH45
TFC4MH4K
TFC4MH4L
TFC4MH45
TFS4MH4K
TFS4MH4L
TFS4MH45
TEC0RH2K
TEC0RH2L
TEC0RH25
TEC0MH2K
TEC0MH2L
TEC0MH25
TFC0RH4K
TFC0RH4L
TFC0RH45
SEC4RH2A
SEC4RH2B
SEC4RH2C
SEC4RH2D
No
39107-2GCD5
39107-2GCE5
39117-2GCD5
39117-2GCE5
SEC4MH2A
SEC4MH2B
SEC4MH2C
SEC4MH2D
2.4
(ULEV)
2.4
(ULEV)
14MY
Opt. (TF)
2.4
(SULEV)
15MY
Opt. (TF)
2.4
(ULEV)
2.4
(SULEV)
14MY
Opt. (TF)
15MY
Opt. (TF)
14MY
Spo. (SL)
2.0T
(ULEV)
2.0T
(ULEV)
ROM ID
2.4
(ULEV)
TEC4RH26
TEC4MH26
TES4RH26
TES4MH26
TFC4RH46
TFC4MH46
TFS4MH46
TEC0RH26
TEC0MH26
TFC0RH46
SEC4RH2K
SEC4MH2K
TSB: PI1802 (Rev 6) Multiple Models July 2018
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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802)
SUBJECT:
Model
ENG
IMMO
New
39107-2GCG0
SES4RH2A
SES4RH2B
SES4RH2C
SES4RH2D
SES4RH2K
No
39107-2GCG5
SES4MH2A
SES4MH2B
SES4MH2C
SES4MH2D
SES4MH2K
Yes _
39107-2GCD1
39107-2GCD2
39107-2GCE1
39107-2GCE2
39117-2GCD1
39117-2GCE1
SFC4RH4A
SFC4RH4B
SFC4RH4K
SFC4MH4A
SFC4MH4B
SFC4MH4K
2.4
(SULEV)
2.4
(ULEV)
15MY
Spo. (SL)
No
2.4
(SULEV)
2.0T
(ULEV)
14MY
Spo. (SL)
2.0T
(ULEV)
15MY
Spo. (SL)
2.0T
(ULEV)
Yes _
No
39107-2GCD6
39107-2GCD7
39107-2GCE6
39107-2GCE7
39117-2GCD6
39117-2GCE6
39107-2GCG1
39107-2GCG2
39107-2GCG6
39107-2GCG7
SFS4RH4A
SFS4RH4B
SFS4MH4A
SFS4MH4B
SFS4RH4K
SFS4MH4K
Yes _
39107-2GCC0
SEC0RH2A
SEC0RH2K
No
39107-2GCC5
SEC0MH2A
SEC0MH2K
SFC0RH4A
SFC0RH4K
SFC0MH4A
SFC0MH4K
Yes _
No
39107-2GCC1
39107-2GCC2
39107-2GCC6
39107-2GCC7
Yes _
39107-2GCC3
SGC0RH4A
SGC0RH4K
No
39107-2GCC8
SGC0MH4A
SGC0MH4K
39108-2GBJ1
39108-2GBJ2
39118-2GBJ1
39108-2GBH1
39108-2GBH2
39118-2GBH1
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