Sorento 4WD V6-3.5L (2011)
Engine Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
Campaign SA053 - ECM Upgrade For MIL/DTC P0111
GROUP ENGINE
NUMBER 080
MODEL 2011 SORENTO (XM) w/3.5L engine
DATE OCTOBER 2010
SUBJECT
2011 SORENTO MIL ON WITH DTC P0111 DTC LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA053); COMBINED TSB / SERVICE ACTION
This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) of some 2011 Model Year Sorento (XM) vehicles equipped with
3.5L engine and built prior to August 5, 2010. Some vehicles may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with system = related
DTC P0111 stored in the PCM.
- P0111 Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Range / Performance
For confirmation that the latest reflash has been performed to a vehicle you are working on verify ROM ID using the tables in this TSB.
For vehicles not in affected VIN list, but with a customer complaint, perform the following repair instructions outlined in this bulletin and submit a
warranty claim per "customer complaint" information below.
To correct this condition, the PCM should be reprogrammed using the GDS download as described in this bulletin.
*NOTICE
A Service Action is a repair program without customer notification that is performed during the warranty period. Any dealer requesting to perform this
repair outside the warranty period will require DPSM approval. Repair status for a VIN is provided on WebDCS (Service> Warranty Coverage>
Warranty Coverage Inquiry> Campaign Information). Not completed Recall/Service Action reports are available on WebDCS (Consumer Affairs> Not
Completed Recall> Recall VIN> Select Report), which includes a list of affected vehicles.
This issue number is 5A053.
UPGRADE EVENT NAME
NOTICE
^ A fully charged battery is necessary before PCM upgrade can take place. DO NOT connect a battery charger to the vehicle during PCM upgrade.
Make sure the blower motor is "OFF" during PCM upgrade.
^ All PCM 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 PCM upgrade procedure.
^ DO NOT start the engine during PCM upgrade.
^ DO NOT turn the ignition key "OFF" or interrupt the power supply during PCM upgrade.
