NHTSA ID Number: 10199451
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI1803_TSB_R6
TSB/Document Date: 2021-08-02
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R6: 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.
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TSB/Document ID: PI1803_TSB_R6
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2021-07-23
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MFR Component System:
MFR Component Subsystem:
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GROUP
Product
Improvement
MODEL
2011-2014MY
Optima (QF/TF)
2012-2014MY
Sorento (XMa)
2011-2013MY
Sportage (SL)
NUMBER
DATE
1803 (Rev 6, 07/23/2021) November 2018
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN
SUBJECT:
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
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:
•
•
•
•
All 2011-2013 MY Optima (QF/TF) vehicles equipped with the 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and
2.0L Turbocharged GDI (T-GDI) engines produced from August 12, 2010 through September 27, 2013;
All 2014 MY Optima (QF) vehicles equipped with the 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and 2.0L
Turbocharged GDI (T-GDI) engines produced at KMMG from August 28, 2013 through May 15, 2014;
All 2012-2014 MY Sorento vehicles equipped with the 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines
produced from April 19, 2011 through February 10, 2014; and
All 2011-2013 MY Sportage vehicles equipped with the 2.0L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI)
engines produced from December 30, 2010 through August 30, 2013.
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.
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.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time.
Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
Circulate To:
X General Manager
X Service Advisors
X Technicians
X Service Manager
X Parts Manager
X Body Shop Manager Fleet Repair
Page 2 of 17
SUBJECT:
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
NOTICE
Prior to conducting the procedure described in this bulletin, please make certain the
SC147 inspection/repair procedure has been completed on the affected vehicles. If the
SC147 inspection/repair procedure has not been completed, please complete the SC147
inspection/repair procedure BEFORE you perform the software update requested in this
bulletin.
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.
SC147 → PI1803 Flow Chart
SC147 campaign has
been completed
SC147 campaign has
not been completed
Perform
SC147 Inspection
Procedure
Inspection Passed
Inspection Failed
Perform
PI1803 A/B/C/D
KSDS ECU - Logic
Improvement
Perform
SC147 Repair
Procedure
Vehicle returns with
DTC P1326
Perform PI1803Y/Z
for DTC P1326
(do NOT refer to
SC147)
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: PI1803 (Rev 6) Multiple Models November 2018
Page 3 of 17
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
SUBJECT:
ECU Upgrade Procedure:
To correct this condition, the ECU should be reprogrammed using the KDS
download, as described in this bulletin.
Upgrade Event Name
453. TF THETA 2.0/2.4 Knock Sensor Detection System(KSDS) ECU UPGRADE (11~13MY)
454. QF THETA 2.0/2.4 Knock Sensor Detection System(KSDS) ECU UPGRADE (12~14MY)
455. SL THETA 2.0T-GDI Knock Sensor Detection System(KSDS) ECU UPGRADE (11~13MY)
469. XMA THETA 2.4 KSDS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (12~14MY, MISDIAGNOSIS PREVENTION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT)
470. TF THETA 2.4 KSDS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (12~14MY, MISDIAGNOSIS PREVENTION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT)
471. QF THETA 2.4 KSDS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (12~14MY, MISDIAGNOSIS PREVENTION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT)
NOTICE
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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A fully charged battery is necessary before ECU upgrade can take place. It is
recommended that a battery charger is used in ECU mode during reflashing or
the use of a fully charged jump starter box connected to the battery.
DO NOT connect any other battery charger to the vehicle during ECU upgrade.
Ensure the KDS or GDS is sufficiently charged prior to reflash.
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 and
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) and produced in the United
States. VINs that start with KNA are designated Optima (TF) and produced in South
Korea.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: PI1803 (Rev 6) Multiple Models November 2018
Page 4 of 17
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
SUBJECT:
NOTICE
It is recommended to ALWAYS check the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) to locate the
ECU Part Number respective to Auto/Manual Mode ROM IDs. DO NOT reference the
parts label affixed to the ECU.
ROM ID INFORMATION TABLE:
Upgrade Event #453 (TF), #454 (QF), #455 (SL), #469 (XMa), #470 (TF) and #471 (QF)
ROM ID
Model
Engine
IMMO
ECU P/No.
Previous
39113-2G770
39113-2G775
2.4L
2WD
Yes
2.4L
AWD
39114-2G770
2.4L
2WD
39113-2G760
39113-2G765
12MY
Sor. (XMa)
No
2.4L
AWD
39114-2G760
2.4L
2WD
13MY
Sor. (XMa)
39113-2G771
Yes
2.4L
AWD
39114-2G771
XCC4RB3A
XCC4RB3B
XCC4RB3C
XCC4RB3D
XCC4RB3E
XCC4RB3F
XCC4RB3K
XCC4RB3M
XCC4RB3A
XCC4RB3B
XCC4RB3C
XCC4RB3D
XCC4RB3E
XCC4RB3F
XCC4RB3L
XCC4RB3N
XCC4MB3A
XCC4MB3B
XCC4MB3C
XCC4MB3D
XCC4MB3E
XCC4MB3F
XCC4MB3K
XCC4MB3M
XCC4MB3A
XCC4MB3B
XCC4MB3C
XCC4MB3D
XCC4MB3E
XCC4MB3F
XCC4MB3L
XCC4MB3N
XDC4RE0A
XDC4REAA
XDC4REAB
XDC4REAC
XDC4REAE
XDC4REAG
XDC4REAK
XDC4REAO
XDC4READ
XDC4REAF
XDC4REAH
XDC4REAM
XDC4REAQ
XDC4RE0A
XDC4REAA
XDC4REAB
XDC4REAC
XDC4REAE
XDC4REAG
XDC4REAL
XDC4REAP
XDC4READ
XDC4REAF
XDC4REAH
XDC4REAN
XDC4REAR
New
XCC4RB3O
XCC4RB3P
XCC4MB3O
XCC4MB3P
XDC4REAS
XDC4REAU
XDC4REAT
XDC4REAV
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: PI1803 (Rev 6) Multiple Models November 2018
Page 5 of 17
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
SUBJECT:
Model
Engine
IMMO
2.4L
2WD
13MY
Sor. (XMa)
ECU P/No.
39113-2G761
No
2.4L
AWD
39114-2G761
2.4L
2WD
39113-2GBK5
39114-2GBK5
Yes
2.4L
AWD
39113-2GBL5
14MY
Sor. (XMa)
2.4L
2WD
39113-2GBK0
39114-2GBK0
No
2.4L
AWD
39113-2GBL0
ROM ID
Previous
XDC4ME0A
XDC4MEAA
XDC4MEAB
XDC4MEAC
XDC4MEAE
XDC4MEAG
XDC4MEAK
XDC4MEAO
XDC4MEAD
XDC4MEAF
XDC4MEAH
XDC4MEAM
XDC4MEAQ
XDC4ME0A
XDC4MEAA
XDC4MEAB
XDC4MEAC
XDC4MEAE
XDC4MEAG
XDC4MEAL
XDC4MEAP
XDC4MEAD
XDC4MEAF
XDC4MEAH
XDC4MEAN
XDC4MEAR
FDC4RF3A
FDC4RG0A
FDC4RG0B
FEC4RG0C
FEC4RG1K
FEC4RG1M
FEC4RH2A
FEC4RH2B
FEC4RH2K
FEC4RH2M
FDC4RF3A
FDC4RG0A
FDC4RG0B
FEC4RG0C
FEC4RG1L
FEC4RG1N
FEC4RH2A
FEC4RH2B
FEC4RH2L
FEC4RH2N
FDC4MF3A
FDC4MG0A
FDC4MG0B
FEC4MG0C
FEC4MG1K
FEC4MG1M
FEC4MH2A
FEC4MH2B
FEC4MH2K
FEC4MH2M
FDC4MF3A
FDC4MG0A
FDC4MG0B
FEC4MG0C
FEC4MG1L
FEC4MG1N
FEC4MH2A
FEC4MH2B
FEC4MH2L
FEC4MH2N
New
XDC4MEAS
XDC4MEAU
XDC4MEAT
XDC4MEAV
FEC4RG1O
FEC4RH2O
FEC4RG1P
FEC4RH2P
FEC4MG1O
FEC4MH2O
FEC4MG1P
FEC4MH2P
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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