SORENTO Ecu Stability Software Reprogramming. (SC068)

Publication date: 2007-02-01
Reference number: SC068

SORENTO ECU STABILITY SOFTWARE REPROGRAMMING.

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SC068, Date of Issue: February 2007

KIA:	2007 Sorento
GROUP:	Campaign

SERVICE INFORMATION

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 Sorento's in the U.S. will be designated with NHTSA's highest NCAP rating.

WARNING:

This TSB will summarize the reflash process for the Bosch ESC control module; 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.

File Under: Campaign

ESC ROM ID INFORMATION TABLE

ABS/ESP Assembly	Part Number	Current ROM ID	New ROM ID
ABS/ESP Assembly	58910 3E500	60067000000120000000000000	61377000000207000000000000

RELATING TO REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURES

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 programming.
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.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

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 next step.
Locate the interior fuse box on the driver's side kick-panel. Open the access panel.
Remove the TPMS fuse.
Install GDS and follow the on-screen instructions.
1. Connect the 16-pin OBD-II connector located under the dash.
2. USB cable must be connected to the Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) and to the GDS laptop.
3. Select 'VIN'
4. Select 'VIN Auto Detect'
5. Select 'ECU Upgrade'
Select 'ABS'. Display will show available ESC reflash related to VIN read with VCI.
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.
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.
Select upgrade event: 'BL FL ESC PROGRAM MODIFY'.

NOTE: Reprogramming will take approximately 5-7 minutes.
Once the reflash has completed. Turn ignition key OFF for 20 seconds.
1. Install the TPMS fuse and cover.
2. Turn ignition key ON (TPMS display illuminates for duration of self-test) and then OFF.
3. Check and clear all related diagnostic trouble codes.
4. Remove GDS and related equipment from the vehicle.
  The ECU upgrade has successfully finished.
  
  ROM ID: 61377000000207000000000000
Install SC068 campaign completion label on the inner fender panel above the underhood fuse box.

AFFECTED PRODUCTION RANGE

2007 Sorento vehicles produced between June 15 (Job 1) ~ June 21, 2006.

PARTS INFORMATION

Description	Part Number
Campaign Completion Label	UV070 SC068

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Claim Type	Causal P/N	Qty.	N Code	C Code	Repair Description	Labor Op Code	Time	Related Parts	Qty.
R	58910 3E500	0	N50	C40	ESC Reprogramming	070002R0	0.3	N/A	0

To improve customer satisfaction always remember to refer to the Warranty Coverage Validations Inquiry Screen (Select 3) on your Kia Standard System (KSS) Dealer Main Menu for a list of any additional campaigns that may need to be performed on the vehicle before returning it to the customer.