A/T Controls - Firm/Abrupt 2-3 Shifts

Group:
TRANSAXLE

Number:
06-40-006

Date:
MAY, 2006

Model:
TIBURON 2.7L

Subject:
2004-06 TIBURON 2.7L TCM REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE - 2-3 SHIFT FEEL

DESCRIPTION:

Some 2004-2006 Tiburon vehicles with 2.7L engine and automatic transaxle may exhibit a firm or abrupt 2-3 shift when the automatic transaxle fluid is at normal operating temperature.

This bulletin provides the procedure to reprogram the Transaxle Control Module (TCM) software for 2004-06 Tiburon 2.7L vehicles using the Hi-Scan Pro.

NOTE:
This reprogramming addresses only the described condition.

VEHICLES AFFECTED:
^ Model: 2004-2006 Tiburon vehicles with 2.7L gasoline engine and automatic transaxle.

^ Affected vehicle production date range: From the beginning of 2004 Tiburon production through February 28, 2006.

^ Affected VIN range: From the beginning VIN of 2004 Tiburon through KMHHN65F46U216032.





ROM ID INFORMATION TABLE

CAUTIONS DURING REPROGRAMMING:

1. Perform reprogramming with the ignition key in the ON position.

2. Be careful not to disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or Hi-Scan Pro during reprogramming.

3. Do not start the engine during reprogramming.

4. Do not turn the ignition key OFF during reprogramming.

5. When reprogramming is completed, turn the ignition key OFF then wait for 20 seconds. Start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.





6. After reprogramming is completed, the transaxle control module adaptive values must be reset (erased), depending on model year as shown (Engine off).

TCM REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE:

NOTE:
Verify that the vehicle is one of the affected vehicles by identifying the vehicle's production date, VIN and TCM ROM ID.

6-1. HI-SCAN PRO INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Remove the current software card from the Hi-Scan Pro and insert the black 32 MB reprogramming software card into the Hi-Scan Pro top slot.

2. Install the white 10-pin TCM reprogramming connector to the Hi-Scan Pro.

3. Connect power to the Hi-Scan Pro from the cigarette power adapter.

4. Insert the power cable from the reprogramming adapter into the cigarette power adapter.

5. Connect the cigarette power adapter into the vehicle cigarette power socket.





6. Connect the white 10 pin connector to the reprogramming connector under the crash pad.

6-2. AUTOMATIC REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. (Do not start the engine).

2. Turn the Hi-Scan Pro ON.

3. Select option "74. GK 2->3 SHIFT FEEL IMPROVEMENT" and press ENTER.





4. Select option "01. GK 2->3 SHIFT FEEL IMPROVE. [AUTO]" and press ENTER.





5. Enter "1229" as the password for automatic reprogramming mode and press ENTER.





6. The Hi-Scan Pro will establish communication, check the TCM ID, and reprogram the TCM.

NOTE:
^ The Hi-Scan Pro detects the current TCM ID, assigns the new TCM ID and displays them on the Hi-Scan Pro screen.

^ Check the TCM ID displayed on the Hi-Scan Pro screen to verify that the correct TCM software is being downloaded. Refer to the "ROM ID INFORMATION TABLE" shown previously.

^ If the Hi-Scan Pro does not download the program, use the "MANUAL REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE."

CAUTION:
Do not interrupt the reprogramming at any time.

7. When "REPROGRAMMING COMPLETED" message is displayed, turn the ignition key OFF for 20 seconds and then start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.

8. After reprogramming is completed, reset the transaxle control module adaptive learning values.

9. Check for diagnostic trouble codes and erase any trouble codes.

6-3. MANUAL REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. (Do not start the engine).

2. Turn the Hi-Scan Pro ON.

3. Select option "74. GK 2->3 SHIFT FEEL IMPROVEMENT" and press ENTER.

4. Select option "02. GK 2->3 SHIFT FEEL IMPROVE. [ERROR]" and press ENTER.

5. Choose the vehicle type which is correct for your vehicle by using the "ROM ID INFORMATION TABLE" and press ENTER.





6. Enter the correct password which is correct for your vehicle and press ENTER.

7. The Hi-Scan Pro will establish communication, check the TCM ID and reprogram the TCM.

NOTE:
^ The Hi-Scan Pro detects the current TCM ID, assigns the new TCM ID and displays them on the Hi-Scan Pro screen.

^ Check the TCM ID displayed on the Hi-Scan Pro screen to verify that the correct TCM software is being downloaded. Refer to the "ROM ID IN FORMATION TABLE".

CAUTION:
Do not interrupt the reprogramming at any time.

8. When "REPROGRAMMING COMPLETED" message is displayed, turn the ignition key OFF for 20 seconds and then start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.

9. After reprogramming is completed, reset the transaxle control module adaptive learning values.

10. Check for diagnostic trouble codes and erase any trouble codes.





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