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ECM Update (Service Campaign Th0) (SC TH0)

Publication date: 2011-10-01
Reference number: SC TH0
Supersedes refnos: 11-01-036

ECM UPDATE (SERVICE CAMPAIGN TH0)

ECM UPDATE (SERVICE CAMPAIGN TH0)

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 11-01-036, Date of Issue:  October, 2011
HYUNDAI: GENESIS (BH), EQUUS (VI)
GROUP: CAMPAIGN

REVISION HISTORY

IMPORTANT: Dealers must perform this Service Campaign on all affected vehicles whenever an affected vehicle is in the shop for any maintenance or repair.
When a vehicle arrives at the service department, access Hyundai Motor America's "Warranty Vehicle Information" screen via WEBDCS to identify open Campaigns.

DESCRIPTION

This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software update of some 2012MY GENESIS(BH) and EQUUS(VI) to revise the following ECM DTC(s) diagnostic logic:

APPLICABLE VEHICLES

GDS INFORMATION

GDS INFORMATION

EVENT # DESCRIPTION
239 (or later compatible event)(1) BH 5.0 GDI P0139, P0159 DTC LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
240 (or later compatible event)(1) BH 4.6 MPI P0139, P0159 DTC LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
241 (or later compatible event)(1) VI 5.0 GDI P0139, P0159 DTC LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
(1) (the latest event that shows up in the Engine Auto Mode event list for the particular vehicle/engine)

WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Model Op Code Operation Op Time
BH, VI 10C063R0 ECM UPGRADE 0.3
NOTE: Submit claim on Campaign Claim Entry Screen.
NOTE: In event of AUTO MODE update failure:
  • Attempt a MANUAL MODE update (Always confirm part # and ROM ID available on the ECM label.
  • Replacing an ECM without documenting MANUAL MODE update failure will result in claims charge back.

ROM ID INFORMATION TABLE

Verify the ECM ROM ID before updating the vehicle's software. Refer to the table below.

ROM ID INFORMATION

Model Engine ECM P/N ROM ID
Previous New
GENESIS (BH) 5.0 GDI 39110-3F810 GBH-CN0GFS0-E100
GBH-CN0GFS1-E100
GBH-CN0GFS2-E100
GBH-CN0GFS3-E100
GBH-CN0GFS4-E100
4.6 MPI 39110-3F280 GBH-CN6AFS0-E100
GBH-CN6AFS1-E100
GBH-CN6AFS2-E100
EQUUS (VI) 5.0 GDI 39110-3F610 GVI-CN0GFS0-E100
GVI-CN0GFS1-E100
GVI-CN0GFS2-E100

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

SERVICE PROCEDURE

GDS AUTO MODE ECM UPDATE PROCEDURE

  1. From the GDS home page, select ECU Upgrade. If necessary, select the VIN.
  2. Select Engine as the system and then select OK.
  3. Select Auto Mode and then select Next.
  4. From the System tab, select Engine and then select OK. The GDS will read the ROM ID Confirm the ROM is applicable as shown on Page 1, "ROM ID Information".
    G09242364
  5. Select update event as listed on the GDS Event List of page-1. Select Upgrade.
    G09242365
  6. If the screen indicates "Voltage is OK" (voltage > 12 volts), select OK. If not, select CANCEL and charge the vehicle battery by running the engine for 10 minutes.
  7. Updating will occur until 100% is reached on the bar graph. At the prompt, turn the ignition key OFF for 10 seconds, then turn it ON and select OK.
  8. The GDS will confirm that ECM reprogramming is successfully finished. Select OK.
  9. If the ECM update was not successful, go to GDS MANUAL MODE ECM UPDATE PROCEDURE .
  10. Check for DTC in all systems and Erase All DTC that stored due to loss of CAN communication during the ECM Update.
  11. Turn OFF ignition 10 seconds then turn ON before going to engine start.
  12. Start the engine to confirm proper operation.

GDS MANUAL MODE ECM UPDATE PROCEDURE

NOTE:
  • GDS Manual Mode is intended for recovery of an ECM Update should it begin but then later fail in process in the Auto Mode.
  • The ECM connectors must be disconnected for 15 minutes to reset its contents then perform this Manual Mode Update.
  • Do not force Manual Mode if you get an error in Auto Mode that the vehicle's current ROM ID did not apply.
  • It is critical to identify the correct ECM Part Number in the PASSWORD table else the ECM may be permanently damaged. It is recommended to remove ECM and read it from the label if not sure which choice.
  1. From the GDS home page, select ECU Upgrade. If necessary, select the VIN.
  2. Select Engine as the system and then select OK.
  3. Select Manual Mode and then select Next.
  4. From the System tab, select Engine and then select OK.
  5. Select update event as per the GDS Event List of page-1, then select Upgrade.
  6. Be certain to enter the exact appropriate password from the table on the next page and select OK. See the important NOTE above.
  7. The remaining steps are same as Steps 6~12 of the Auto Procedure.

    BH Event #239, 240:

    PASSWORD DESCRIPTION - BH EVENT #239 AND 240

    MENU PASSWORD
    BH 5.0 GDI 8AT: 39110-3F810 3810
    BH 4.6 MPI 8AT: 39110-3F280 3280

    VI Event #241;

    PASSWORD DESCRIPTION - VI EVENT #241

    MENU PASSWORD
    VI 5.0 GDI 8AT: 39110-3F610 3610