Campaign SA077 - ECM Update For Low Idle With A/C On

GROUP
Engine

NUMBER
097

MODEL
2010 Forte/Forte
Koup (TD)

DATE
April 2011

SUBJECT:
COMBINED TSB / SERVICE ACTION ECM UPGRADE -
A/C ON LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA077)

This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade of some 2010MY Forte/Forte Koup vehicles which may experience a low idle concern with A/C on For confirmation that the latest reflash has been done to a vehicle you are working on verify ROM ID using the tables in this TSB To ensure maximum customer satisfaction Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected 2010MY Forte/Forte Koup (ID) vehicles





For vehicles not on the Affected Vehicles List, but with a customer concern related to low idle speed with A/C on, perform the following procedure outlined in this bulletin and submit a warranty claim per "customer concern" (Standard TSB) claim information.





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








ROM ID Information Table:
Upgrade Event # 145





Upgrade Event # 146





1. Connect the power supply cable to the GDS tool or to the diagnostic terminal with the GDS docked.





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) between the VCI and the OBD-II connector, located under the driver's side of the





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 Auto VIN Detect function.





6. Once back at the GDS Main Screen select ECU Upgrade tram the bottom right-hand corner. Next select Auto Mode and then Engine Perform the ECM upgrade in accordance with normal GDS too ECM upgrade procedures.

MANUAL MODE ECM UPGRADE PASSWORDS:





* Do NOT perform Manual Mode ECM upgrade unless Auto Mode fails

7. When the GDS too reports that the ECM upgrade has been successfully completed click OK turn OFF the ignition key and wait at east 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 DTCs maybe set during reprogramming.

9. Start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.

AFFECTED PRODUCTION RANGE:
2010 Model Year Forte/Forte Koup (ID)





SERVICE ACTION WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION:

STANDARD WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION:

Use this information only to file a warranty clam for vehicles for which:

1. A customer complains of the same concern

2. The VIN does not appear on the Affected Vehicles List for Service Action SA077





3. The vehicle model year and production date range are as identified in this bulletin.