NHTSA ID Number: 10168952
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1805_TSB_R1
TSB/Document Date: 2019-12-09
Summary
TSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1805_R1: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805) - 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.
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TSB: PI1805 (Rev 1) Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL) October 2019
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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS)
ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805)
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
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SUBJECT:
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS)
ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805)
4.
Select ECU Upgrade.
5.
The KDS will check the server for
recently uploaded Events and then
automatically download Upgrade Event
#456 (UMa), #458 (JFa) or #459 (QL).
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.
CAUTION
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.
Touch ID Check (D) and confirm that the
latest update is available.
Select Upgrade Event #456 (UMa),
#458 (JFa) or #459 (QL) and select
Upgrade to continue.
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D
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SUBJECT:
8.
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS)
ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805)
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.
CAUTION
E
F
Do not touch the system
buttons (like ‘Back’, ‘Home’,
‘etc.’) while performing ECU
Upgrade.
9.
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.
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SUBJECT:
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS)
ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805)
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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SUBJECT:
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS)
ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805)
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
Menu
Password
UMA 2.4 GDI -IMMO 19MY(ULEV): 39171-2GMA0 [2WD_UPAJNC4EME1A/E1B/E1C/E1D]
5601
UMA 2.4 GDI -IMMO 19MY(ULEV): 39171-2GMA1 [4WD_UPAJNC4EME1A/E1B/E1C/E1D]
5602
UMA 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 19MY(ULEV): 39171-2GMN0 [2WD_UPAJNC4ERE1A/E1B/E1C/E1D]
5603
UMA 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 19MY(ULEV): 39171-2GMN1 [4WD_UPAJNC4ERE1A/E1B/E1C/E1D]
5604
JF/JFA PE 2.4 GDI -IMMO 19MY(ULEV) : 39171-2GJK5
5801
JF/JFA PE 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 19MY(ULEV) : 39171-2GJK0
5802
JF/JFA PE 2.4 GDI -IMMO 19MY(SULEV) : 39171-2GJL5
5803
JF/JFA PE 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 19MY(SULEV) : 39171-2GJL0
5804
JF/JFA PE 2.0 TGDI -IMMO 19MY(ULEV) : 39161-2GJS5
5809
JF/JFA PE 2.0 TGDI +IMMO/SMK 19MY(ULEV) : 39161-2GJS0
5810
QL 2.4 GDI -IMMO 19MY(ULEV/2WD) : 39100-2GHS2
5901
QL 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 19MY(ULEV/2WD) : 39100-2GHR7
5902
QL 2.4 GDI -IMMO 19MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39100-2GHT2
5903
QL 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 19MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39100-2GHS7
5904
QL 2.4 GDI -IMMO 19MY(SULEV/2WD) : 39100-2GHV2
5905
QL 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 19MY(SULEV/2WD) : 39100-2GHT7
5906
QL 2.4 GDI -IMMO 19MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39100-2GHW2
5907
QL 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 19MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39100-2GHV7
5908
QL 2.0 TGDI -IMMO 19MY(ULEV/2WD) : 39100-2GHJ7
5913
QL 2.0 TGDI +IMMO/SMK 19MY(ULEV/2WD) : 39100-2GHJ2
5914
QL 2.0 TGDI -IMMO 19MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39100-2GHK7
5915
QL 2.0 TGDI +IMMO/SMK 19MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39100-2GHK2
5916
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SUBJECT:
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS)
ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805)
1.
Within the ECU Upgrade screen displayed, select Manual Mode.
2.
Select the ENGINE system under the System selection menu. Select Upgrade Event
#456 (UMa), #458 (JFa) or #459 (QL) and select Upgrade to continue.
3.
Select the appropriate control unit part number with reference to the ROM ID Information
Table on pages 3-4, and select OK.
4.
Enter the appropriate password from the Manual Mode password table above and select
OK.
The upgrade will begin and the progress of the upgrade will appear on the bar graph.
5.
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 (KSDS)
ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1805)
SUBJECT:
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
Sorento (UMa)
May 21, 2018 through February 28, 2019
Optima (JFa)
January 22, 2018 through March 6, 2019
Sportage (QL)
April 4, 2018 through January 14, 2019
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Claim
Type
R
Repair
Description
Labor Op
Code
39173 2GMA0
(PI1805)
KSDS Logic
Improvement
(UMa)
190A29R0
39161 2GJS0
(PI1805)
KSDS Logic
Improvement
(JFa)
190A30R0
(PI1805)
KSDS Logic
Improvement
(QL)
190123R0
Causal P/N
39100 2GHJ0
Qty.
0
Op
Time
Replacement
P/N
Qty.
0.3
M/H
N/A
0
NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia
retailers
should reference PI1805 when accessing the WebDCS system.
TSB: PI1805 (Rev 1) Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL) October 2019
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