NHTSA ID Number: 10167227
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1803_TSB_R3
TSB/Document Date: 2019-11-07
Summary
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803). 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
SDC0MEAA
SDC0MF3A
SDC0MF3K
SDC0MF3K
Yes
39113-2G873
39114-2G873
SDC0RG1A
SDC0RG1B
SDC0RG1K
SDC0RG1K
No
39113-2G863
39114-2G863
SDC0MG1A
SDC0MG1B
SDC0MG1K
SDC0MG1K
2.0T
(ULEV)
2.0T
(ULEV)
Yes
11-13MY
Spo. (SL)
13MY
Spo. (SL)
ROM ID
2.0T
(ULEV)
2.0T
(ULEV)
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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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
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.
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
The KDS will check the server for
recently uploaded Events and then
automatically download Upgrade Event
#452 (XMa), #453 (TF), #454 (QF), or #455
(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 #452 (XMa), #453
(TF), #454 (QF), or #455 (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.
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E
F
Page 13 of 16
SUBJECT:
9.
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
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.
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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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
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
Model
XMA
TF
Menu
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 12MY(2WD) : 39113-2G760/65 [2WD_XCC4MB3A/3B/3C/3D/3E/3F/3K]
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 12MY(4WD) : 39114-2G760 [4WD_XCC4MB3A/3B/3C/3D/3E/3F/3L]
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 12MY: 39113-2G770/75 [2WD_XCC4RB3A/3B/3C/3D/3E/3F/3K]
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 12MY: 39114-2G770 [4WD_XCC4RB3A/3B/3C/3D/3E/3F/3L]
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 13MY: 39113-2G761 [2WD_XDC4ME0A/AA/AB/AC/AE/AG/AK]
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 13MY: 39113-2G761 [2WD_XDC4MEAD/AF/AH/AM]
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 13MY: 39114-2G761 [4WD_XDC4ME0A/AA/AB/AC/AE/AG/AL]
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 13MY: 39114-2G761 [4WD_XDC4MEAD/AF/AH/AN]
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY: 39113-2G771 [2WD_XDC4RE0A/AA/AB/AC/AE/AG/AK]
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY: 39113-2G771 [2WD_XDC4READ/AF/AH/AM]
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY: 39114-2G771 [4WD_XDC4RE0A/AA/AB/AC/AE/AG/AL]
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY: 39114-2G771 [4WD_XDC4READ/AF/AH/AN]
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 14MY: 39113/14-2GBK0 [2WD_FDC4MF3A/G0A/G0B/G0C/G1K]
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 14MY: 39113/14-2GBK0 [2WD_FEC4MH2A/2B/2K]
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 14MY: 39113-2GBL0 [4WD_FDC4MF3A/G0A/G0B/G0C/G1L]
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 14MY: 39113-2GBL0 [4WD_FEC4MH2A/2B/2L]
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 14MY: 39113/14-2GBK5 [2WD_FDC4RF3A/G0A/G0B/G0C/G1K]
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 14MY: 39113/14-2GBK5 [2WD_FEC4RH2A/2B/2K]
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 14MY: 39113-2GBL5 [4WD_FDC4RF3A/G0A/G0B/G0C/G1L]
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 14MY: 39113-2GBL5 [4WD_FEC4RH2A/2B/2L]
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 11MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G860
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 11MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G861
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 11MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G870
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 11MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G871
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 11MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G865
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 11MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G866
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 11MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G875
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 11MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G876
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 12MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G863
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 12MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G873
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 12MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G868
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 12MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G878
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G900
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G902
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 13MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G901
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G903
TF 2.0 T-GDI -IMMO 11~13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G880/82/84
TF 2.0 T-GDI -IMMO 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G885
TF 2.0 T-GDI +IMMO/SMK 11~13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G890/92/94
TF 2.0 T-GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G895
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Password
5201
5202
5203
5204
5205
5206
5207
5208
5209
5210
5211
5212
5213
5214
5215
5216
5217
5218
5219
5220
5301
5302
5303
5304
5305
5306
5307
5308
5309
5310
5311
5312
5313
5314
5315
5316
5317
5318
5319
5320
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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
SUBJECT:
Model
QF
SL
Menu
QF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 12MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G862
QF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 12MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G872
QF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 12MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G867
QF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 12MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G877
QF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G864
QF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G874
QF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 13MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G869
QF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G879
QF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 14MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39108/18-2GBH0
QF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 14MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39108/18-2GBJ0
QF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 14MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39108-2GBH5
QF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 14MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39108-2GBJ5
QF 2.0 T-GDI -IMMO 12~13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G881/83
QF 2.0 T-GDI -IMMO 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G885
QF 2.0 T-GDI +IMMO/SMK 12~13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G891/93
QF 2.0 T-GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G895
QF 2.0 T-GDI -IMMO 14MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39108-2GBK0
QF 2.0 T-GDI +IMMO/SMK 14MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39108-2GBK5
SL 2.0T-GDI -IMMO 11~13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39113/14-2G860/61/62
SL 2.0T-GDI -IMMO 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39113/14-2G863
SL 2.0T-GDI +IMMO/SMK 11~13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39113/14-2G870/71/72
SL 2.0T-GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39113/14-2G873
Password
5401
5402
5403
5404
5405
5406
5407
5408
5409
5410
5411
5412
5413
5414
5415
5416
5417
5418
5501
5502
5503
5504
1.
Within the ECU Upgrade screen displayed, select Manual Mode.
2.
Select the ENGINE system under the System selection menu. Select Upgrade Event
#452 (XMa), #453 (TF), #454 (QF), or #455 (SL) and select Upgrade to continue.
3.
Select the appropriate control unit part number with reference to the ROM ID Information
Table on page 3-8, 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.
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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
SUBJECT:
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
11-13MY Optima (QF/TF)
August 12, 2010 through September 27, 2013
14MY Optima (QF)
August 28, 2013 through May 15, 2014
12-14MY Sorento (XMa)
April 19, 2011 through February 10, 2014
11-13MY Sportage (SL)
December 30, 2010 through August 30, 2013
WARRANTY INFORMATION (PI1803A/B/C/D):
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Model
Claim
Type
Causal
P/N
Qty.
Repair
Description
Labor
Op Code
Op
Time
Replacement
P/N
Qty.
TF
(11-13MY)
R
39111
2G870
0
(PI1803A/B/C/D)
KSDS - ECU Logic
Improvement
180133R0
0.3
M/H
N/A
0
QF
(12-14MY)
R
39111
2G872
0
(PI1803A/B/C/D)
KSDS - ECU Logic
Improvement
180A22R0
0.3
M/H
N/A
0
XMa
(12-14MY)
R
39113
2G770
0
(PI1803A/B/C/D)
KSDS - ECU Logic
Improvement
180A21R0
0.3
M/H
N/A
0
SL
(11-13MY)
R
39113
2G860
0
(PI1803A/B/C/D)
KSDS - ECU Logic
Improvement
180134R0
0.3
M/H
N/A
0
NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia
retailers
should reference PI1803* when accessing the WebDCS system.
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