Recall SC068 - Stability Control Module Software

Model: Sorento [BL]

Group: Brake System (41)

Number: KT2007020401

Date: Monday, February 05, 2007

Area: N. America

Subject:
SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SORENTO ECU STABILITY SOFTWARE REPROGRAMING (SC068)

- Description

This bulletin provides information relating to a service campaign to reprogram the ECU stability control software for 2007MY Sorento vehicles manufactured between June 15 and June 21, 2006.

During recent National Highway Transportation Safety Administration New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing, a Sorento manufactured between June 15, 2006 and June 21, 2006 unexpectedly tipped up during a high speed maneuver. Kia's subsequent investigation determined that Sorento vehicles manufactured during the first week of production for the 2007 model year and headed for the U.S. had a different version of the vehicle stability software installed in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Although the current version is safe for customer use and is in full compliance with all U.S. federal motor vehicle safety standards, the U.S. version was developed to ensure that there was no tip up during the 50 mph Fishhook Maneuver involved in NCAP testing. The U.S. version of such software will be programmed into the affected Sorentos to make them consistent with all other 2007 model year Sorentos in the U.S. This will ensure that all 2007 Sorentos in the U.S. will be designated with NHTSAs highest NCAP rating.

WARNING:
^ This TSB will summarize the reflash process for the BOSCH ESC control module; when removing the TPMS fuse is required prior to the reflash.

^ GDS software version must be N-K-1-1-1-.11 or later.

^ Manual Reprogramming is not available for this specific reflash.

^ If the ESC control unit reprogramming is interrupted during ESC control unit software data download, the ESC control unit must be replaced.





ESC ROM ID Information Table

WARNING:
^ A fully charged battery is necessary before programming can take place, DO NOT connect a battery charger to the vehicle during reprogramming. Make sure the blower motor is OFF during reprogramming.

^ All Re-programming must be done with the ignition key in the "ON" position.

^ Be careful not to disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or GDS during the reprogramming procedure.

^ DO NOT start the engine during reprogramming.

^ DO NOT turn the ignition key "OFF" or interrupt the power supply during reprogramming.

^ When the reprogramming is completed, turn the ignition key "OFF" and wait several seconds before starting the engine.

- Vehicles Affected
2007 Sorento vehicles produced between June 15 (Job 1) - June 21, 2006.





- Parts Information

- Service Procedure

Inspection Procedure:





1. Open hood and check for SC068 Campaign completion label on the panel above the under hood fuse box. If label exists, NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED.

^ If label does not exist, continue to step 2.





2. Locate the interior fuse box on the driver's side kick-panel. Open the access panel.





3. Remove the TPMS fuse.

4. Install GDS and follow the on-screen instructions.





a) Connect the 16-pin OBD-II connector located under the dash.

b) USB cable must be connected to the Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) and to the GDS laptop.

c) Select VIN

d) Select VIN Auto Detect

e) Select ECU Upgrade





5. Select "ABS". Display will show available ESC reflash related to VIN read with VCI.





6. The current ROM ID will be checked and compared against the latest ROM available.

Note:
If the latest software is installed, no further action is required.

7. If the ROM ID is:

60067000000120000000000000, the ESC software must be upgraded. Verify that the TPMS fuse is removed before attempting to reflash the ESC control module.

WARNING:
Failure to remove the TPMS fuse prior to reprogramming will cause the ESC module to register an error during the reflash and may require the replacement of the HECU.





8. Select upgrade event: "BL FL ESC PROGRAM MODIFY".





Note:
Reprogramming will take approximately 5-7 minutes.

9. Once the reflash has completed. Turn ignition key OFF for 20 seconds.

a) Install the TPMS fuse and cover.





b) Turn ignition key ON (TPMS display illuminates for duration of self-test) and then OFF.

c) Check and clear all related diagnostic trouble codes.

d) Remove GDS and related equipment from the vehicle.





10. Install SC068 campaign completion label on the inner fender panel above the underhood fuse box.





- Operation Code And Time