Service Campaign: Airbag Control Unit (ACU) Reprogram (SC 081) (SC081)

Publication date: 2010-04-01
Reference number: SC081

SERVICE CAMPAIGN: AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) REPROGRAM (SC 081)

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SC 081, Date of Issue: April, 2010

KIA:	2010 Forte 4-door [TD]
GROUP:	Service Campaign

Service Information

This Service Bulletin provides information relating to an upgrade of the functioning of the logic in the Airbag Control Unit in some 2010 MY Forte 4 door vehicles, with production dates ranging from March 3, 2009 through January 11, 2010, to increase the range of impacts in which the side and curtain airbags will deploy. This upgrade will bring these vehicles in line with current Forte production. The ACU logic in these vehicles is in compliance with all governmental safety standards.

This bulletin provides information on how to reprogram the Forte ACU. Please follow the service procedure outlined below.

Fig 1: Global Diagnostic System

NOTE: All vehicles potentially subject to this campaign should be verified to be not completed. WebDCS > Warranty Coverage > Warranty Coverage Inquiry > Check Open Campaign Status.

NOTE: 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 that may need to be performed on the vehicle before returning it to the customer.

Inspection Procedure

Open the hood and check for SC 081 campaign completion label on the passenger side strut tower. If label exists, NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED.

If label does not exist, continue to step one (1) of the ECM Upgrade Procedure until completion.

Fig 2: Campaign Completion Label On Passenger Side Strut Tower

NOTE:

A fully charged battery is necessary before ECU upgrade can take place. DO NOT connect a battery charger to the vehicle during ECU upgrade. Make sure the blower motor is 'OFF' during ECU upgrade.
All ECU upgrades 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 ECU upgrade procedure.
DO NOT start the engine during ECU upgrade.
DO NOT turn the ignition key 'OFF' or interrupt the power supply during ECU upgrade.
When the ECU upgrade is completed, turn the ignition key 'OFF' and wait 20 seconds before starting the engine.
ONLY use approved ECU upgrade software designated for the correct model, year and engine size. Failure to do so may create other driveability issues due to the use of the incorrect ECM/PCM calibration.

UPGRADE EVENT NAME CHART

Upgrade Event Name
118.TD ACU UPDATE

ROM ID INFORMATION

Model	ACU P/N	ACU ROM ID
Forte [TD]	95910-1M100	Previous	New
Forte [TD]	95910-1M100	TDUS3E02	TDUS3E06

Automatic ECM Upgrade Procedure Using The GDS

Connect the power supply cable to the GDS tool.
Connect the USB cable between the VCI and the GDS tool.
Connect the main 16-pin DLC cable from the VCI into the vehicle's 16-pin connector under the driver's side instrument panel.
Turn on VCI and GDS tool with the ignition key in the ON position.
Do NOT start the engine.
Select VIN or ECU Upgrade on initial screen.
Enter the vehicle information by pressing the VIN Auto Detect button, entering the vehicle's VIN or selecting the vehicle model, model year, engine/fuel type, and AIRBAG as the system and then click OK.
Select ECU Upgrade on the initial screen after entering the vehicle information.

Fig 3: Screen Display - VIN
Select Auto Mode then AIRBAG in the left ECU Upgrade column.
Read Preparation and click OK.
The GDS will read the vehicle's ROM ID.
After the Current ROM ID is displayed, select appropriate Upgrade Event, "118.TD ACU UPDATE."
After clicking the Upgrade button, read Information then click OK.
The vehicle battery voltage is checked to make sure it is at least 12 volts to assure reliable upgrade results. Click OK if the results indicate Voltage is OK.
Upgrade will begin and the progress of the upgrade will appear on the bar graph.
Upgrade will occur until 100% is reached on the bar graph. Turn the ignition key OFF for 10 seconds, place it back in the ON position and then click OK to continue according to Information displayed on the screen.
Click OK on the final screen, which indicates when upgrade is completed.
Clear any DTCs that were created during the upgrade process.

Fig 4: Screen Display - ECU Update
After the completion of reprogramming, open the hood and affix the SC081 campaign completion label to the passenger side strut tower.

Fig 5: SC081 Campaign Completion Label

Manual Mode Upgrade Procedure Using The GDS

NOTE: Do NOT attempt to perform a Manual Mode upgrade unless Auto Mode fails. Always follow the instructions given on the GDS tool in either Auto or Manual mode. See table for Manual Mode passwords.

Select Manual Mode within ECU Upgrade screen; then select Upgrade Event # 118.TD ACU UPDATE; then select TD ACU: 95910-1M100 and click OK.

Fig 6: Screen Display - ECU Upgrade
Enter password from the table on the right.

Upgrade will begin and the process of the upgrade will appear on the bar graph.

MENU AND PASSWORD CHART

Menu	Password
TD ACU : 95910-1M100	1100

NOTE: If battery voltage drops below 12 volts, click Cancel and charge battery to assure adequate state of charge for reliable upgrade results.

Upgrade will occur until 100% is reached on the bar graph. Turn the ignition key OFF for 10 seconds, then back to ON position and click OK to continue according to Information displayed on the screen.
Click OK on the final screen, which indicates when upgrade is complete.
Clear any DTCs that were created during the upgrade process.

Fig 7: Screen Display - ECU Upgrade
Refer to Step 18 in the Automatic ECM Upgrade Procedure in regard to SC081 Campaign Completion Label placement.

AFFECTED PRODUCTION RANGE

MODELS INFORMATIONS

MODELS	PRODUCTION DATE RANGE
Forte (TD) 4-door	March 3, 2009 to January 11, 2010

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Name	New Part No.	Qty Required
Campaign Completion Sticker	UC100 SC081	1

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Claim Type	Causal P/N	Qty.	N Code	C Code	Repair Description	Labor Op Code	Time	Related Parts	Qty
R	95910 1M100	0	N94	C40	(SC081) ACU UPGRADE	100007R0	0.2 M/H	N/A	0

NOTE: 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 that may need to be performed on the vehicle before returning it to the customer.