NHTSA ID Number: 10168840
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1802_TSB_R8
TSB/Document Date: 2019-12-09
Summary
TSB - 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.
39100-2GTD8
No
39100-2GTD3
Yes
39108-2GGC7
No
39108-2GGC2
Yes
39108-2GGD7
No
39108-2GTK7
2.0T
(ULEV)
18MY
Sor. (UMA)
4WD
2.4
(ULEV)
18MY
Opt.
(JF/JFa)
2.4
(SULEV)
ROM ID
Previous
UMAINC0ERA6A
UMAINC0ERA7A
UMAINC0ERA7B
UMAINC0ERA7C
UMAINC0ERA8K
UMAINC0ERA8M
UMAINC0ERA8O
UMAINC0EMA6A
UMAINC0EMA7A
UMAINC0EMA7B
UMAINC0EMA7C
UMAINC0EMA8K
UMAINC0EMA8M
UMAINC0EMA8O
UMAINC0ERA6A
UMAINC0ERA7A
UMAINC0ERA7B
UMAINC0ERA7C
UMAINC0ERA8L
UMAINC0ERA8N
UMAINC0ERA8P
UMAINC0EMA6A
UMAINC0EMA7A
UMAINC0EMA7B
UMAINC0EMA7C
UMAINC0EMA8L
UMAINC0EMA8N
UMAINC0EMA8P
JFAINC4ERDAA
JFAINC4ERDAB
JFAINC4ERD5A
JFAINC4ERD5B
JFAINC4ERD5K
JFAINC4ERD5L
JFAINC4EMDAA
JFAINC4EMDAB
JFAINC4EMD5A
JFAINC4EMD5B
JFAINC4EMD5K
JFAINC4EMD5L
JFAINS4ERDAA
JFAINS4ERDAB
JFAINS4ERD5A
JFAINS4ERD5B
JFAINS4ERD5K
JFAINS4ERD5L
JFAINC0ERCAA
JFAINC0ERCAB
JFAINC0ERCAC
JFAINC0ERCAK
JFAINC0ERCAL
New
UMAINC0ERA8Q
UMAINC0EMA8Q
UMAINC0ERA8R
UMAINC0EMA8R
JFAINC4ERD5N
JFAINC4EMD5N
JFAINS4ERD5N
JFAINC0ERCAN
TSB: PI1802 (Rev 8) Multiple Models July 2018
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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802)
SUBJECT:
Model
18MY
Opt. (JFa)
ENG
IMMO
ECU P/No.
Yes _
39108-2GTK7
No
39108-2GTK2
Yes _
39100-2GHR6
No
39100-2GHS1
Yes _
39100-2GHT6
No
39100-2GHV1
Yes _
39100-2GHS6
No
39100-2GHT1
Yes _
39100-2GHV6
No
39100-2GHW1
2.0T
(ULEV)
2.4
(ULEV)
18MY
Spo. (QL)
2WD
2.4
(SULEV)
2.4
(ULEV)
18MY
Spo. (QL)
4WD
2.4
(SULEV)
TSB: PI1802 (Rev 8) Multiple Models July 2018
ROM ID
Previous
JFAINC0ERCAA
JFAINC0ERCAB
JFAINC0ERCAC
JFAINC0EMCAA
JFAINC0EMCAB
JFAINC0EMCAC
JFAINC0EMCAK
JFAINC0EMCAL
QLDINC4ERC3A
QLDINC4ERCAA
QLDINC4ERCAB
QLDINC4ERD5A
QLDINC4ERD51
QLDINC4ERD52
QLDINC4EMC3A
QLDINC4EMCAA
QLDINC4EMCAB
QLDINC4EMD5A
QLDINC4EMD51
QLDINC4EMD52
QLDINS4ERC3A
QLDINS4ERCAA
QLDINS4ERCAB
QLDINS4ERD5A
QLDINS4ERD51
QLDINS4ERD52
QLDINS4EMC3A
QLDINS4EMCAA
QLDINS4EMCAB
QLDINS4EMD5A
QLDINS4EMD51
QLDINS4EMD52
QLDINC4ERC3K
QLDINC4ERCAK
QLDINC4ERCAM
QLDINC4ERD5K
QLDINC4ERD55
QLDINC4ERD56
QLDINC4EMC3K
QLDINC4EMCAK
QLDINC4EMCAM
QLDINC4EMD5K
QLDINC4EMD55
QLDINC4EMD56
QLDINS4ERC3K
QLDINS4ERCAK
QLDINS4ERCAM
QLDINS4ERD5K
QLDINS4ERD55
QLDINS4ERD56
QLDINS4EMC3K
QLDINS4EMCAK
QLDINS4EMCAM
QLDINS4EMD5K
QLDINS4EMD55
QLDINS4EMD55
New
JFAINC0ERCAN
JFAINC0EMCAN
QLDINC4ERD54
QLDINC4EMD54
QLDINS4ERD54
QLDINS4EMD54
QLDINC4ERD58
QLDINC4EMD58
QLDINS4ERD58
QLDINS4EMD58
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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802)
SUBJECT:
Model
18MY
Spo. (QL)
2WD
18MY
Spo. (QL)
4WD
ENG
IMMO
ECU P/No.
Yes _
39100-2GHJ1
No
39100-2GHJ6
Yes _
39100-2GHK1
No
39100-2GHK6
2.0T
(ULEV)
2.0T
(ULEV)
ROM ID
Previous
QLDINC0ERB4A
QLDINC0ERB5A
QLDINC0ERB5B
QLDINC0ERD5A
QLDINC0ERD51
QLDINC0ERD52
QLDINC0EMB4A
QLDINC0EMB5A
QLDINC0EMB5B
QLDINC0EMD5A
QLDINC0EMD51
QLDINC0EMD52
QLDINC0ERB4K
QLDINC0ERB5K
QLDINC0ERB5M
QLDINC0ERD5K
QLDINC0ERD55
QLDINC0ERD56
QLDINC0EMB4K
QLDINC0EMB5K
QLDINC0EMB5M
QLDINC0EMD5K
QLDINC0EMD55
QLDINC0EMD56
New
QLDINC0ERD54
QLDINC0EMD54
QLDINC0ERD58
QLDINC0EMD58
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 8) Multiple Models July 2018
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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.
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SUBJECT:
5.
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1802)
The KDS will check the server for
recently uploaded Events and then
automatically download the applicable
Upgrade Event, listed on page 3.
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 the applicable Upgrade Event
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
E
F
Do not touch the system
buttons (like ‘Back’, ‘Home’,
‘etc.’) while performing ECU
Upgrade.
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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 8) Multiple Models July 2018
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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 (14-18MY)
Model
XMa 2.4
TF 2.0T
TF 2.4
SL 2.0T
SL 2.4
QF 2.4
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