PI1803_TSB_R6

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

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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.
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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
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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.
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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.
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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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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
SUBJECT:
Model
Engine
IMMO
ECU P/No.
New
39111-2G870
39112-2G870
TBC4R85A
TBC4R86A
TBC4R86B
TBC4R86D
TBC4RB3K
TBC4RB3M
TBC4RB3O
39111-2G871
39112-2G871
TBC4R86C
TBC4R88A
TBC4R88B
TBC4RB3A
TBC4RB3B
TBC4RB3C
TBC4RB3L
TBC4RB3N
TBC4RB3P
39111-2G860
39112-2G860
TBC4M85A
TBC4M86A
TBC4M86B
TBC4M86D
TBC4MB3K
TBC4MB3M
TBC4MB3O
39111-2G861
39112-2G861
TBC4M86C
TBC4M88A
TBC4M88B
TBC4MB3A
TBC4MB3B
TBC4MB3C
TBC4MB3L
TBC4MB3N
TBC4MB3P
39111-2G875
TBS4R85A
TBS4R86A
TBS4R86B
TBS4RF3E
TBS4RF3G
TBS4RF3K
TBS4RF3M
TBS4RF3O
39111-2G876
TBS4R86C
TBS4R88A
TBS4R88B
TBS4RB3A
TBS4RB3B
TBS4RF3F
TBS4RF3H
TBS4RF3L
TBS4RF3N
TBS4RF3P
39111-2G865
TBS4M85A
TBS4M86A
TBS4M86B
TBS4MF3E
TBS4MF3G
TBS4MF3K
TBS4MF3M
TBS4MF3O
39111-2G866
TBS4M86C
TBS4M88A
TBS4M88B
TBS4MB3A
TBS4MB3B
TBS4MF3F
TBS4MF3H
TBS4MF3L
TBS4MF3N
TBS4MF3P
Yes
11MY
Opt. (TF)
2.4
(ULEV)
No
Yes
11MY
Opt. (TF)
ROM ID
Previous
2.4
(SULEV)
No
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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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
SUBJECT:
Model
Engine
IMMO
Yes
ECU P/No.
New
39111-2G873
39112-2G873
TCC4RB3K
TCC4REAK
TCC4REAL
TCC4REAM
TCC4REA5
TCC4REA6
TCC4REA7
39111-2G863
39112-2G863
TCC4MB3K
TCC4MEAK
TCC4MEAL
TCC4MEAM
TCC4MEA5
TCC4MEA6
TCC4MEA7
39111-2G878
TCS4RB3K
TCS4REAK
TCS4REAL
TCS4REAM
TCS4REA5
TCS4REA6
TCS4REA7
39111-2G868
TCS4MB3K
TCS4MEAK
TCS4MEAL
TCS4MEAM
TCS4MEA5
TCS4MEA6
TCS4MEA7
2.4
(ULEV)
No
12MY
Opt. (TF)
Yes
ROM ID
Previous
2.4
(SULEV)
No
13MY
Opt. (TF)
13MY
Opt. (TF)
13MY
Opt. (TF)
Yes
39111-2G902
39112-2G902
No
39111-2G900
39112-2G900
Yes
39111-2G903
No
39111-2G901
Yes
39111-2G895
2.4
(ULEV)
2.4
(SULEV)
TDC4REAK
TDC4RF0K
TDC4RF3K
TDC4RG1K
TDC4RG1L
TDC4RG1M
TDC4RG15
TDC4RG16
TDC4MEAK
TDC4MF0K
TDC4MF3K
TDC4MG1K
TDC4MG1L
TDC4MG1M
TDC4MG15
TDC4MG16
TDS4REAK
TDS4RF0K
TDS4RF3K
TDS4RG1K
TDS4RG1L
TDS4RG1M
TDS4RG15
TDS4RG16
TDS4MEAK
TDS4MF0K
TDS4MF3K
TDS4MG1K
TDS4MG1L
TDS4MG1M
TDS4MG15
TDS4MG16
TDC0RG1K
TDC0RG1L
TDC4RG17
TDC4MG17
TDS4RG17
TDS4MG17
TDC0RG16
TDC0RG15
2.0T
(ULEV)
No
39111-2G885
TDC0MG1K
TDC0MG1L
TDC0MG15
TDC0MG16
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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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
SUBJECT:
Model
11-13MY
Opt. (TF)
Engine
IMMO
ECU P/No.
Yes
39111-2G890
39111-2G892
39111-2G894
No
39111-2G880
39111-2G882
39111-2G884
Yes
39111-2G872
39112-2G872
No
39111-2G862
39112-2G862
Yes
39111-2G877
No
39111-2G867
2.0T
(ULEV)
2.4
(ULEV)
12MY
Opt. (QF)
2.4
(SULEV)
ROM ID
Previous
TBC0R95C
TBC0R96A
TBC0R97A
TBC0R97B
TBC0RB3A
TBC0RC0A
TDC0RF3L
TCC0RC0K
TCC0RC0L
TCC0RC0M
TDC0REAK
TDC0RE5K
TDC0RF3K
TBC0R91A
TBC0R92A
TBC0R93A
TBC0R94A
TBC0R95A
TBC0R95B
TDC0RF35
TBC0M95C
TBC0M96A
TBC0M97A
TBC0M97B
TBC0MB3A
TBC0MC0A
TDC0MF3L
TCC0MC0L
TCC0MC0K
TCC0MC0M
TDC0MEAK
TDC0ME5K
TDC0MF3K
TBC0M91A
TBC0M92A
TBC0M93A
TBC0M94A
TBC0M95A
TBC0M95B
TDC0MF35
TCC4RB3A
TCC4REAA
TCC4REAB
TCC4REAC
TCC4REA1
TCC4REA2
TCC4MB3A
TCC4MEAA
TCC4MEAB
TCC4MEAC
TCC4MEA1
TCC4MEA2
TCS4RB3A
TCS4REAA
TCS4REAB
TCS4REAC
TCS4REA1
TCS4REA2
TCS4MB3A
TCS4MEAA
TCS4MEAB
TCS4MEAC
TCS4MEA1
TCS4MEA2
New
TDC0RF36
TDC0MF36
TCC4REA3
TCC4MEA3
TCS4REA3
TCS4MEA3
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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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
SUBJECT:
Model
Engine
IMMO
ECU P/No.
Previous
TDC4REAA
TDC4RF0A
TDC4RF3A
TDC4RF3B
TDC4RF3C
TDC4RF31
TDC4RF32
TDC4MEAA
TDC4MF0A
TDC4MF3A
TDC4MF3B
TDC4MF3C
TDC4MF31
TDC4MF32
TDS4REAA
TDS4RF0A
TDS4RF3A
TDS4RF3B
TDS4RF3C
TDS4RF31
TDS4RF32
TDS4MEAA
TDS4MF0A
TDS4MF3A
TDS4MF3B
TDS4MF3C
TDS4MF31
TDS4MF32
New
Yes
39111-2G874
39112-2G874
No
39111-2G864
39112-2G864
Yes
39111-2G879
No
39111-2G869
Yes
39108-2GBJ0
39118-2GBJ0
TEC4RH2A
TEC4RH2B
TEC4RH21
TEC4RH22
TEC4RH23
No
39108-2GBH0
39118-2GBH0
TEC4MH2A
TEC4MH2B
TEC4MH21
TEC4MH22
TEC4MH23
Yes
39108-2GBJ5
TES4RH2A
TES4RH2B
TES4RH21
TES4RH22
TES4RH23
39108-2GBH5
TES4MH2A
TES4MH2B
TES4MH21
TES4MH22
TES4MH23
2.4
(ULEV)
13MY
Opt. (QF)
2.4
(SULEV)
2.4
(ULEV)
14MY
Opt. (QF)
2.4
(SULEV)
No
12-13MY
Opt. (QF)
ROM ID
Yes
39111-2G891
39111-2G893
No
39111-2G881
39111-2G883
2.0T
(ULEV)
TCC0RC0A
TCC0RC0B
TCC0RC0C
TDC0RF3B
TDC0RE3A
TDC0RE5A
TDC0REAA
TDC0RF3A
TDC0RF31
TCC0MC0A
TCC0MC0B
TCC0MC0C
TDC0MF3B
TDC0ME3A
TDC0ME5A
TDC0MEAA
TDC0MF3A
TDC0MF31
TDC4RF33
TDC4MF33
TDS4RF33
TDS4MF33
TDC0RF32
TDC0MF32
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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KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
SUBJECT:
Model
Engine
12-13MY
2.0T
Opt. (QF)
(ULEV)
14MY
Opt. (QF)
IMMO
ECU P/No.
Yes
Previous
New
39111-2G895
TDC0RG1A
TDC0RG1B
TDC0RG11
TDC0RG12
No
39111-2G885
TDC0MG1A
TDC0MG1B
TDC0MG11
TDC0MG12
Yes
39108-2GBK5
TEC0RH2A
TEC0RH2B
TEC0RH21
TEC0RH22
No
39108-2GBK0
TEC0MH2A
TEC0MH2B
TEC0MH21
TEC0MH22
39113-2G870
39114-2G870
39113-2G871
39114-2G871
39113-2G872
39114-2G872
SCC0RB1A
SCC0RB3A
SCC0RC0A
SDC0RF3B
SCC0RC0B
SDC0RE3A
SDC0RE5A
SDC0REAA
SDC0RF3A
SDC0RF3K
SDC0RF3K
No
39113-2G860
39114-2G860
39113-2G861
39114-2G861
39113-2G862
39114-2G862
SCC0MB1A
SCC0MB3A
SCC0MC0A
SDC0MF3B
SCC0MC0B
SDC0ME3A
SDC0ME5A
SDC0MEAA
SDC0MF3A
SDC0MF3K
SDC0MF3L
Yes
39113-2G873
39114-2G873
SDC0RG1A
SDC0RG1B
SDC0RG1K
SDC0RG1K
No
39113-2G863
39114-2G863
SDC0MG1A
SDC0MG1B
SDC0MG1K
SDC0MG1K
2.0T
(ULEV)
Yes
11-13MY
Spo. (SL)
ROM ID
2.0T
(ULEV)
13MY
2.0T
Spo. (SL)
(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.
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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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
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 (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.
 NOTICE
It is recommended to ALWAYS check the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) to locate the
ECU Part Number respective to Manual Mode upgrade passwords. DO NOT reference
the parts label affixed to the ECU.
1.
Within the ECU Upgrade screen displayed, select Manual Mode.
2.
Select the ENGINE system under the System selection menu. Select Upgrade Event
#453 (TF), #454 (QF), #455 (SL), #469 (XMa), #470 (TF), #471 (QF) 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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SUBJECT:
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
Manual Mode ECU Upgrade Passwords
Model
XMA
TF
Menu
Password
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 12MY(2WD) : 39113-2G760/65 [2WD_XCC4MB3A/3B/3C/3D/3E/3F/3K/3M]
5201
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 12MY(4WD) : 39114-2G760 [4WD_XCC4MB3A/3B/3C/3D/3E/3F/3L/3N]
5202
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 12MY(2WD) : 39113-2G770/75 [2WD_XCC4RB3A/3B/3C/3D/3E/3F/3K/3M]
5203
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 12MY(4WD) : 39114-2G770 [4WD_XCC4RB3A/3B/3C/3D/3E/3F/3L/3N]
5204
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 13MY(2WD) : 39113-2G761 [2WD_XDC4ME0A/AA/AB/AC/AE/AG/AK/AO]
5205
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 13MY(2WD) : 39113-2G761 [2WD_XDC4MEAD/AF/AH/AM/AQ]
5206
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 13MY(4WD) : 39114-2G761 [4WD_XDC4ME0A/AA/AB/AC/AE/AG/AL/AP]
5207
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 13MY(4WD) : 39114-2G761 [4WD_XDC4MEAD/AF/AH/AN/AR]
5208
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(2WD) : 39113-2G771 [2WD_XDC4RE0A/AA/AB/AC/AE/AG/AK/AO]
5209
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(2WD) : 39113-2G771 [2WD_XDC4READ/AF/AH/AM/AQ]
5210
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(4WD) : 39114-2G771 [4WD_XDC4RE0A/AA/AB/AC/AE/AG/AL/AP]
5211
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(4WD) : 39114-2G771 [4WD_XDC4READ/AF/AH/AN/AR]
5212
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 14MY(2WD) : 39113/14-2GBK0 [2WD_FDC4MF3A/G0A/G0B/FEC4MG0C/G1K/G1M]
5213
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 14MY(2WD) : 39113/14-2GBK0 [2WD_FEC4MH2A/2B/2K/2M]
5214
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 14MY(4WD) : 39113-2GBL0 [4WD_FDC4MF3A/G0A/G0B/FEC4MG0C/G1L/G1N]
5215
XMA 2.4GDI -IMMO 14MY(4WD) : 39113-2GBL0 [4WD_FEC4MH2A/2B/2L/2N]
5216
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 14MY(2WD) : 39113/14-2GBK5 [2WD_FDC4RF3A/G0A/G0B/FEC4RG0C/G1K/G1M]
5217
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 14MY(2WD) : 39113/14-2GBK5 [2WD_FEC4RH2A/2B/2K/2M]
5218
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 14MY(4WD) : 39113-2GBL5 [4WD_FDC4RF3A/G0A/G0B/FEC4RG0C/G1L/G1N]
5219
XMA 2.4GDI +IMMO/SMK 14MY(4WD) : 39113-2GBL5 [4WD_FEC4RH2A/2B/2L/2N]
5220
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 11MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G860
5301
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 11MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G861
5302
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 11MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G870
5303
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 11MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G871
5304
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 11MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G865
5305
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 11MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G866
5306
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 11MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G875
5307
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 11MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G876
5308
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 12MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G863
5309
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 12MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G873
5310
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 12MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G868
5311
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 12MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G878
5312
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G900
5313
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G902
5314
TF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 13MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G901
5315
TF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G903
5316
TF 2.0 T-GDI -IMMO 11~13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G880/82/84
5317
TF 2.0 T-GDI -IMMO 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G885
5318
TF 2.0 T-GDI +IMMO/SMK 11~13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G890/92/94
5319
TF 2.0 T-GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G895
5320
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SUBJECT:
Model
QF
SL
KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM – ECU
LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803)
Menu
Password
QF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 12MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G862
5401
QF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 12MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G872
5402
QF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 12MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G867
5403
QF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 12MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G877
5404
QF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G864
5405
QF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111/12-2G874
5406
QF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 13MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G869
5407
QF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G879
5408
QF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 14MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39108/18-2GBH0
5409
QF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 14MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39108/18-2GBJ0
5410
QF 2.4 GDI -IMMO 14MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39108-2GBH5
5411
QF 2.4 GDI +IMMO/SMK 14MY(SULEV/4WD) : 39108-2GBJ5
5412
QF 2.0 T-GDI -IMMO 12~13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G881/83
5413
QF 2.0 T-GDI -IMMO 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G885
5414
QF 2.0 T-GDI +IMMO/SMK 12~13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G891/93
5415
QF 2.0 T-GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39111-2G895
5416
QF 2.0 T-GDI -IMMO 14MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39108-2GBK0
5417
QF 2.0 T-GDI +IMMO/SMK 14MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39108-2GBK5
5418
SL 2.0T-GDI -IMMO 11~13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39113/14-2G860/61/62
5501
SL 2.0T-GDI -IMMO 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39113/14-2G863
5502
SL 2.0T-GDI +IMMO/SMK 11~13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39113/14-2G870/71/72
5503
SL 2.0T-GDI +IMMO/SMK 13MY(ULEV/4WD) : 39113/14-2G873
5504
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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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