Steering - DTC C1290 Stored In EPS ECM

NUMBER
036

GROUP
Chassis

MODEL
2010/11 MY Forte (TD)

DATE
March 2012

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SUBJECT:
(EPS) ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ECM UPGRADE - Die C1290

This bulletin provides information related to the EPS ECM software upgrade of some EGO equipped 2010/2011 MY Forte (ID) vehicles produced before June 1 2011 which may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated with the EPS (Electric Power Steering or Motor Driven Power Steering) system-related DTC G1290





^ C1290: Torque Sensor Main Signal Fail





To correct this condition the EGM should be reprogrammed using the GDS download as described in this bulletin











ECM Upgrade Procedure:














MANUAL MODE UPGRADE PROCEDURE:





AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION: