Campaign SA038 - ECM Update For MIL ON/DTC P0304

GROUP
Engine

NUMBER
070 [Rev 1]

MODEL
2010 Forte & Forte Koup
with 2.0L Engine & VCM

DATE
June 2010

SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: PCM UPGRADE FOR P0304 DUE TO VCM MOTOR VARIATION (SA038)

This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) of some 2010 Model Year Forte (TD) Sedan and Koup with 2.0L engines manufactured between 3/5/09~3/17/10. This reflash has enhanced VCM (Variable Charge Motion) Actuator logic to improve a rough idle condition at start-up or a MIL ON and stored DTC P0304 set at start-up. To improve customer satisfaction Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected 2010 Forte & Forte Koup w/2.0L engine vehicles.
For confirmation that the latest reflash has been performed on a vehicle you are working on, verify ROM ID using the tables in this TSB.





*For vehicles not on the Affected Vehicles List, but with a customer concern, refer to TSB Engine 065 launched in March of 2010.*








To correct this condition, the ECM should be reprogrammed using the GDS download as described in this bulletin.





ECM ROM Table Information:





1. Connect the power supply cable to the GDS tool.





2. Connect the USB cable between the VCI and the GDS tool.

3. Connect the Main 16-pin DLC cable (GHDM 241000) to the VCI.





4. Connect the Main 16-pin DLC cable (GHDM 241000) to the OBD-II connector, located under the driver's side of the instrument panel.





*5. With the ignition key ON, turn ON the VCI and GDS tool. Access the GDS vehicle identification number (VIN) screen and configure the vehicle using the VIN AUTO DETECT Function. Select either SULEV or ULEV accordingly.*





6. Once back at the GDS Main Screen, select "ECU Upgrade" from the bottom right-hand corner. Next select Auto Mode, Engine. Perform the ECM upgrade in accordance with normal GDS tool ECM upgrade procedures.





MANUAL MODE ECM UPGRADE PASSWORDS

7. When the GDS tool reports that the ECM upgrade has been successfully completed, click OK, turn OFF the ignition key, and wait at least 10 seconds before attempting to start the engine.

8. Check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes using the GDS and erase any DTCs stored such as EPS, ESC, and TPMS. Due to CAN BUS multiple DTC's maybe set during reprogramming.





AFFECTED PRODUCTION RANGE:





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