Sonata V6-3.3L (2006)
Electronic Brake Control Module: Recalls
Recall - ESC ECU Reprogramming
Group: CAMPAIGN
Number: 05-01-007
Date: JULY, 2005
Model: 2006 SONATA V6
Subject:
SONATA ESC ECU REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS -
CAMPAIGN 070
IMPORTANT:
DEALERS MUST PERFORM THIS CAMPAIGN ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES PRIOR TO CUSTOMER RETAIL DELIVERY AND
WHENEVER AN AFFECTED VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP FOR ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
IMPORTANT:
WHEN A VEHICLE ARRIVES AT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, ACCESS HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA'S "WARRANTY VEHICLE
INFORMATION" SCREEN VIA DCS INTERACTIVE OR DCS ON-LINE TO IDENTIFY OPEN CAMPAIGNS.
DESCRIPTION:
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) of some 2006 Sonata vehicles equipped with 3.3 Liter engines may be programmed to be too sensitive, causing
inadvertent brake application on banked curves.
To correct this condition, the ESC ECU may be reprogrammed using the Hi-Scan Pro as described in this bulletin.
VEHICLES AFFECTED:
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Model: 2006 SONATA 3.3L vehicles with ESC
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Affected vehicle production date range:
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Produced from May 5, 2005 through June 10, 2005
ESC ECU SPECIFICATIONS:
CAUTIONS BEFORE REPROGRAMMING:
1.
Perform reprogramming with the ignition key in the "ON" position.
2.
Be careful not to disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or Hi-Scan Pro during reprogramming.
WARNING:
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When reprogramming the SONATA ESC ECU, the manual reprogramming mode [error mode] is not available.
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If ESC ECU reprogramming is interrupted during the "ESC ECU software data download" process as a result of cable disconnection, power
interruption or battery discharge, the ESC ECU must be replaced.
3.
Do not start the engine during reprogramming.