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SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: BCM UPGRADE – IPM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA163A)
This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade for the Instrument Panel Module (IPM) of some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from January 22, 2013 through November 15, 2013 and equipped with a Power Tail Gate (PTG), which may exhibit an intermittent parasitic draw of up to 400mA. To prevent and/or correct this condition, the BCM should be reprogrammed using the GDS download, as described in this bulletin. Kia
is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles. For confirmation that the latest reflash has been done to a vehicle you are working on, verify ROM ID using the tables in this TSB.
| UPGRADE EVENT NAME |
|---|
| 225.XM FL IPM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT |
ROM ID INFORMATION TABLES:
Upgrade Event #225
| MODEL | IPM P/N | ROM ID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREVIOUS | NEW | ||
| Sorento (XMa) | 954001U220
954001U230 954001U240 954001U250 | 954001U2202010
954001U2302010 954001U2402010 954001U2502010 | 954001U2202110
954001U2302110 954001U2402110 954001U2502110 |
To verify the vehicle is affected, be sure to check the Calibration Identification of the vehicle’s BCM ROM ID and reference the Information Table as necessary.
Upgrade Event #225 Sorento (XMa)
| MENU | PASSWORD |
|---|---|
| XM FL IPM : 95400-1U220 | 1220 |
| XM FL IPM : 95400-1U230 | 1230 |
| XM FL IPM : 95400-1U240 | 1240 |
| XM FL IPM : 95400-1U250 | 1250 |
AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:
| Model | Production Date Range |
|---|---|
| Sorento (XMa) | From January 22, 2013 through November 15, 2013 |
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What is J2534?
A single set of programming hardware consists of personal computer(PC), standard interface to a device driver and an interface hardware that connects between PC and a programmable ECU of vehicle.
The main purpose of this regulation is to program ECUs for all vehicles using a single set in the field.”
| Device | Manufacturers | API | DLL | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarDAQ Plus | Drew Technologies Inc. | 4.04 | 1.9.28 | 1.9.28 |
| ES6510 | Vetronix Corporation | 4.04 | 12.00 | 12.00 |
| Sun PassThru Pro | Snap-on Diagnostics | 4.04 | 02.07u | 02.07u |
| PassThru+ XS | I+ME Actia GmbH | 4.04 | 02.07u | 02.07u |
| OTTOTEST-VCI | OTTO | 4.04 | 1.04 | 1.34 |
| iFlash | Blue Streak | 4.04 | 1.04 | 1.34 |
| PASS THRU PRO II | Snap-on Diagnostics | 4.04 | 1.9.24 | 1.9.24 |
| AEZ Flasher | AE Tools | 4.04 | 1.9.28 | 1.9.28 |
| VSI-2534 | Dearborn Tech | 4.04 | 2.05.26 | 2.05.26 |
| Flasher Pro | Bosch | 4.04 | 1.9.28 | 1.9.28 |
| Flash2 | Cardone | 4.04 | 2.06.28.2 | 2.06.28.2 |
| PX3 | Dearborn Tech | 4.04 | 1.00.09 | 1.00.09 |
CARDAQ-M  | Drew Technologies Inc. | 4.04 | 1.0.106 | 1.0.106 |
| Universal Reprogrammer II | EASE Diagnostics | 4.04 | 1.9.28 | 1.9.28 |
| G-Scan2 | GIT | 4.04 | 3.1 | 9.03 |
* API, DLL and Firmware version may be controlled by the device manufacturer. Contact the manufacturer if you are unable to find the version listed above All devices were tested/verified on all Kia engine management systems.
Hello, my name is alex ,, i have a 2011 kia sorento xm 3.5lt 6v with vin number knaku813db5121782. Right now i’m having a serius problem with my car because the fuse unit ipm is broken and i cant find the part with the dealer here in my country or even in the usa or other parts of the world.
I have my car parqued since 3 months ago and dealer says the part could arrive in 3 more month, please help me to find the part around your distributors around the world, specially usa or south america or let me know if the part number, unit assy-ipm V:2.1 954002p222 XM HA-B034 X07 could be replaced with other serial number or other reference of IPM unit.
Please let me know as soon as posible. Thank you