Recall - Occupant Classification System Reprogramming
NUMBER SC 076AGROUP Safety Recall Campaign
MODEL 2007-2008 Sorento (BL)
DATE September 2011
SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
SUBJECT: 2007-2008 SORENTO OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) REPROGRAM (SC076A)
This service bulletin provides information relating to the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator light for 2007-2008MY Sorento vehicles manufactured through November 27, 2007. On limited occasions, the front passenger airbag may turn off when an adult is not seated in accordance with the instructions in the Owner's Manual Kia has determined that the OCS correctly classifies adults in a robust range of seating positions However, in the event that a passenger is not classified as an adult, the indicator will illuminate, thereby deactivating the front passenger airbag, but also notifying the passenger of the need to adjust their seating position.
This bulletin provides information on how to update the Sorento OCS electronic control module located in the seat cushion with the reprogramming device called the "OC-Reprogramming Tool". This programming will increase the range of seating positions where an incorrectly seated adult will be properly classified. The reprogramming provided by SC076A is identical to SC076.
*NOTICE
ONLY vehicles within the affected production date should be reflashed.
*NOTICE
There is no charge to the vehicle owner for this repair. Under applicable law, you may not sell or otherwise deliver any affected Sorento ((BL) until it has been repaired pursuant to the procedures set forth in this bulletin.
*NOTICE
To improve customer satisfaction, always remember to refer to WebDCS Warranty Coverage (validation) Inquiry Screen (Service > Warranty Coverage > Warranty Coverage Inquiry) for a list of any additional campaigns or service actions that may need to be performed on the vehicle before returning it to the customer.
Service Procedure:
1. Slide the R/F seat to the full forward position
2. Remove the seat track cover from the left rear mounting stud of the R/F seat. Grasp the cover and pull to the rear the cover will be removed to access the OCS electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector for the OCS system.
4. Connect the seat OCS connector to the OC reflash tool and connect to the rear power outlet.
5. You are now ready to reflash the seat control module. Push the reflash start button on the tool to initiate the communication and reflash the internal logic with the tool.
*NOTICE
ONLY vehicles within the affected production date should be reflashed.
6. The green and red LED lights will toggle back and forth approximately 60 times during the reprogramming.
^ After a successful reprogram, the GREEN LED will flash 3 quick blinks, followed by a steady green light.
^ If the RED LED flashes 3 quick blinks followed by a steady red light, the reprogram was unsuccessful. Possible causes for this event:
- Check the cable connections to the power supply and OCS seat connector.
- Verify the proper production date on the vehicle.
- Reprogramming has already been performed. Check previous service records for completion.
7. After completion of reprogramming, disconnect the electrical connection at the power supply and reconnect OCS seat connector. Install the seat track trim cover as required.
8. Perform a functional check of the OCS system:
a) Turn the ignition switch OFF for 5 seconds.
b) Turn the ignition switch ON. Monitor the tell-tale lamp on the center facia panel. The "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator should illuminate initially, then turn OFF and back ON again.
c) Ensure the SRS warning lamp is not illuminated on the instrument cluster.
9. Refer to TSB GENERAL 020 "Passenger Air Bag Off" Indicator Light Operation" and the Kia brochure titled "Understanding Your Safety Belt & Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System" (part no UN070-KU-002) for proper OCS-related seating position instructions.
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
2007-2008 Sorento vehicles produced between 6/15/2006 - 11/27/2007
TOOL INFORMATION
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
*NOTICE
To assure customer satisfaction, always remember to refer to WebDCS Warranty Coverage (validation) Inquiry Screen (Service > Warranty Coverage > Warranty Coverage Inquiry) for a list of any additional campaigns that may need to be performed on the vehicle before returning it to the customer.
Coverage Inquiry) for a list of any additional campaigns that may need to be performed on the vehicle before returning it to the customer