TSBENG204_R1

GROUP
ENG
MODEL
2019MY
Forte (BDm)
NUMBER
204 (Rev 1, 05/24/2019)
DATE
April 2019
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
FOR P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 AND/OR P219C00,
P219D00, P219E00, P219F00 (SA378)
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 the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on
some 2019MY Forte (BDm) vehicles, equipped with a NU 2.0MPI Atkinson engine and
produced from July 9, 2018 through March 11, 2019, which may experience a malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL) ON with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 and/or P219C00.
P219D00, P219E00, P219F00. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the ECU
using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin. For confirmation that the
latest reflash has been applied to a vehicle you are working on, verify the ROM ID using the
table on page 2 of this bulletin. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is
included in the list of affected VINs.
DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304: Misfire Detected
DTC P219C00. P219D00, P219E00, P219F00: Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance
Prior to attempting any part replacement, the vehicle PCM should be upgraded with event No.
406. Failure to reflash the vehicle can result in part replacement chargebacks. If the vehicle
continues to misfire after the reflash has been performed, contact tech-line for further
assistance.
 NOTICE
A Service Action is a repair program without customer notification that is performed
during the warranty period. Any dealer requesting to perform this repair outside the
warranty period will require DPSM approval.
Repair status for a VIN is provided on WebDCS (Service → Warranty Coverage →
Warranty Coverage Inquiry → Campaign Information). Not completed Recall / Service
Action reports are available on WebDCS (Consumer Affairs → Not Completed Recall
→ Recall VIN → Select Report), which includes a list of affected vehicles.
This issue number is SA378.
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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SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0300, P0301,
P0302, P0303, P0304 AND/OR P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00 (SA378)
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
406. BDm Nu 2.0 ATKINSON ECU MIL ON DTC (P030X, P219X) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
 NOTICE
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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.
 NOTICE
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.
ROM ID INFORMATION TABLE:
Upgrade Event #406
Model
EM
TM
IMMO
ECU P/No.
ROM ID
Previous
New
BD9SP2US696A
BD9SP2US696B
2.0 ATK
No
CVT
39173-2ECD0
BD9SP2US6B1A
SULEV
BD9SP2US696C
BD9SP2US696D
BD9UP2AS696A
Yes _
39171-2ECE0
BD9UP2AS6B1A
BD9UP2AS696B
BD9UP2AS696C
BDm
2.0 ATK
CVT
ULEV
BD9UP2US696A
No
39173-2ECE0
BD9UP2US6B1A
BD9UP2US696B
BD9UP2US696C
BD9UP2VS696A
2.0 ATK
No
MT
39177-2ECE0
BD9UP2VS6B1A
BD9UP2VS696B
ULEV
BD9UP2VS696C
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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SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0300, P0301,
P0302, P0303, P0304 AND/OR P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00 (SA378)
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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SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0300, P0301,
P0302, P0303, P0304 AND/OR P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00 (SA378)
SUBJECT:
5.
The KDS will check the server for
recently uploaded Events and then
automatically download Upgrade Event
#406.
 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.
D
Touch ID Check (D) and confirm that the
latest update is available.
Select Upgrade Event #406 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.
CAUTION
Do not touch the system
buttons (like ‘Back’, ‘Home’,
‘etc.’) while performing ECU
Upgrade.
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E
F
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SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0300, P0301,
P0302, P0303, P0304 AND/OR P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00 (SA378)
SUBJECT:
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.
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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SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0300, P0301,
P0302, P0303, P0304 AND/OR P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00 (SA378)
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
Menu
BDM NU 2.0ATK SULEV -IMMO : 39173-2ECD0
BDM NU 2.0ATK ULEV -IMMO : 39173-2ECE0
BDM NU 2.0ATK ULEV +IMMO/SMK : 39171-2ECE0
BDM NU 2.0ATK ULEV –IMMO (MT) : 39177-2ECE0
Password
7320
7321
7121
7720
1.
Within the ECU Upgrade screen displayed, select Manual Mode.
2.
Select the Engine system under the System selection menu. Select Upgrade Event
#406 and select Upgrade to continue.
3.
Select the appropriate control unit part number with reference to the ROM ID Information
Table on page 2 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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SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR P0300, P0301,
P0302, P0303, P0304 AND/OR P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00 (SA378)
SUBJECT:
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
Forte (BDm)
July 9, 2018 through March 11, 2019
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Claim
Type
Causal P/N
Qty.
Repair
Description
Labor Op
Code
Op
Time
Replacement
P/N
Qty.
V
39173 2ECD0
0
(SA378)
ECU Logic Improvement
for P030X, P219X
180M21R0
0.3
M/H
N/A
0
 NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers
should reference SA378 when accessing the WebDCS system.
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