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Automatic Transmission TCM Software Update (10-AT-012)

Publication date: 2010-12-01
Reference number: 10-AT-012

6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HARSH AND/OR DELAYED SHIFTS - GDS ANALYSIS

6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HARSH AND/OR DELAYED SHIFTS - GDS ANALYSIS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 18-AT-004, Date of Issue: April 6, 2018

HYUNDAI:	2012-2017 Accent (RB); 2011-2012 Azera (TG/HG); 2011-2018 Elantra (UD/MD/GD/JK/PD); 2007-2013 Santa Fe (CM/AN/NC); 2011-2016 Sonata (YF/YF-HEV/LF/LF-HEV); 2010-2016 Tucson (LM/TL), 2013-2015 Veloster Turbo (FS)
GROUP:	AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Superceded Bulletin(s): 13-AT-009, Date of Issue: APRIL, 2018

REVISION HISTORY

This TSB supersedes bulletin 13-AT-009 to update the GDS procedure and add new models

DESCRIPTION

If you are servicing a vehicle with a harsh and/or delayed shift, use the GDS as shown in the Service Procedure to measure shift engagement time.

This TSB is for vehicles equipped with a Generation1 valve body with 8 solenoids.

NOTE: This TSB does NOT apply to the following vehicles with Generation2 valve body with 7 solenoids:

2017~ Elantra (AD/ADa) 2.0L,
2017~ Santa Fe Sport (AN) 2.4L,
2018~ Kona (OS) 2.0L
2019~ Veloster (JS) 2.0L

Applicable Vehicles

2012~17 Accent (RB)

2018~ Accent (HC)

2011 Azera (TG)

2012~ Azera (HG)

2011~16 Elantra (MD/UD)

2013~14 Elantra Coupe (JK)

2013~ 17 Elantra GT(GD)

2018~ Elantra GT (PD)

2007~12 Santa Fe (CM)

2013~ Santa Fe (AN) 2.0T

2013~ Santa Fe (NC)

2011~14 Sonata (YF)

2015~ Sonata (LF) 2.0T/2.4L

2011~15 Sonata (YF HEV)

2016~Sonata (LF HEV/PHEV)

2010~15 Tucson (LM)

2016~ Tucson (TL) 2.0L

2013~15 Veloster Turbo (FS) 1.6T

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Normal warranty applies.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Attach the GDS and check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes in both the "Engine" and "Automatic Transaxle" menu. If DTCs are found, repair according to the appropriate TSB or shop manual.
Check the ATF level when the engine is idling in "P" according to TSB 16-AT-004 or the related shop manual. Adjust the ATF level as needed using SPH-IV ATF.
NOTE: Ask an assistant to drive the vehicle as you monitor the GDS.
- Attach the GDS.
- From the home screen, select Flight Record. Select the VIN and A/T menu. Select OK.
- Select the following parameters and select Next.
- Select 10 minutes recording time and Manual Trigger. Insert the trigger and select VCI Record. Select OK.
- When the trigger shows steady green, select Close and begin the test drive.
- Accelerate the vehicle in Manual Mode through gears 1-2-3-4-5-6. Hold each gear 3~4 seconds.
- Press the trigger at the end of the test drive. The trigger will flash green for a few seconds and then show steady green.
- Remove the trigger.
- To copy the data from the VCI to the tablet, go to the home screen and select Recorded Data. Select the VIN and the GDS data file. Select Data Copy.
- Select Copy to SD card, give the file a name and select Save. The VCI will copy the data to the SD card.
After the data has been recorded, you can review the data in two ways:
1. Review the data on the tablet:
  - Select Recorded Data, select the VIN and GDS file and view the recorded data.
2. Save the data to a PC:
  - After the data is recorded, connect the GDS to a PC using the charging cord.
  - Select Windows Explorer, Computer and SM-P600.
  - Double click on Card, Android, Data, gitauto.GDSM, files, mcidata and record.
  - Select VIN and the GDS data file and save the data file to your PC.
  - Open GDS in your PC to view the recorded files.

P-R SHIFT DIAGNOSIS

Open the GDS. From the main screen, select Flight Record.

Select the data file on your PC and select the vehicle and A/T menu.
Select Data Review and select the file. Select Open to view the file.
Click the "+" or "-" buttons to choose 0.9 sec/Div or less.
View the 35R/C solenoid graph and locate the shift.
Move the cursor to the start of the shift and "Left click".
Move the cursor to the end of the shift and "Right click".
Read the 35R/C solenoid elapsed time at the top right of the screen. If the P-R shift requires more than 2.5 seconds, refer to TSB 16-AT-001-2 , "Reset and Relearn Adaptive Values":
- If the shift is less than 0.5 seconds, exchange a PCM from another vehicle and retest.
- If the shift time is more than 2.5 seconds, compare to a similar model and year vehicle. Replace the transmission if the shift time is longer than a comparison vehicle.

N-D SHIFT DIAGNOSIS

Open the GDS. From the main screen, select Flight Record.

Select the data file on your PC. Select the vehicle and A/T menu.
Select Data Review and select the file. Select Open to view the file.
Click the "+" or "-" buttons to choose 0.9 sec/Div or less.
View the UD/B solenoid graph and locate the shift.
Move the cursor to the start of the shift and "Left click".
Move the cursor to the end of the shift and "Right click".
Read the UD/B solenoid elapsed time at the top right of the screen. If the N-D shift requires more than 2.5 seconds, refer to TSB 16-AT-001-2 , "Reset and Relearn Adaptive Values":
- If the shift is less than 0.5 seconds, exchange a PCM from another vehicle and retest.
- If the shift time is more than 2.5 seconds, compare to a similar model and year vehicle. Replace the transmission if the shift time is longer than a comparison vehicle.

1-2 UPSHIFT DIAGNOSIS

Open the GDS. From the main screen, select Flight Record.

Select the data file on your PC. Select the vehicle and A/T menu.
Select Data Review and select the file. Select Open to view the file.
Click the "+" or "-" buttons to choose 0.9 sec/Div or less.
View the 2-6/B solenoid graph and locate the shift.
Move the cursor to the start of the shift and "Left click".
Move the cursor to the end of the shift and "Right click".
Read the 2-6/B solenoid elapsed time at the top right of the screen. If the 1-2 shift requires more than 2.5 seconds, refer to TSB 16-AT-001-2 , "Reset and Relearn Adaptive Values":
- If the shift is less than 0.5 seconds, exchange a PCM from another vehicle and retest.
- If the shift time is more than 2.5 seconds, compare to a similar model and year vehicle. Replace the transmission if the shift time is longer than a comparison vehicle.

2-3 UPSHIFT DIAGNOSIS

Open the GDS. From the main screen, select Flight Record.

Select the data file on your PC. Select the vehicle and A/T menu.
- Select Data Review and select the file. Select Open to view the file.
- Click the "+" or "-" buttons to choose 0.9 sec/Div or less.
- View the 35R/C solenoid graph and locate the shift.
- Move the cursor to the start of the shift and "Left click".
- Move the cursor to the end of the shift and "Right click".
- Read the 35R/C solenoid elapsed time at the top right of the screen. If the 2-3 shift requires more than 2.5 seconds, refer to TSB 16-AT-001-2 , "Reset and Relearn Adaptive Values":
  - If the shift is less than 0.5 seconds, exchange a PCM from another vehicle and retest.
  - If the shift time is more than 2.5 seconds, compare to a similar model and year vehicle. Replace the transmission if the shift time is longer than a comparison vehicle.

3-4 UPSHIFT DIAGNOSIS

Open the GDS. From the main screen, select Flight Record.

Select the data file on your PC. Select the vehicle and A/T menu.
Select Data Review and select the file. Select Open to view the file.
Click the "+" or "-" buttons to choose 0.9 sec/Div or less.
View the OD/C solenoid graph and locate the shift.
Move the cursor to the start of the shift and "Left click".
Move the cursor to the end of the shift and "Right click".
Read the OD/C solenoid elapsed time at the top right of the screen. If the 3-4 shift requires more than 2.5 seconds, refer to TSB 16-AT-001-2 , "Reset and Relearn Adaptive Values":
- If the shift is less than 0.5 seconds, exchange a PCM from another vehicle and retest.
- If the shift time is more than 2.5 seconds, compare to a similar model and year vehicle. Replace the transmission if the shift time is longer than a comparison vehicle.

4-5 UPSHIFT DIAGNOSIS

Open the GDS. From the main screen, select Flight Record.

Select the data file on your PC. Select the vehicle and A/T menu.
Select Data Review and select the file. Select Open to view the file.
Click the "+" or "-" buttons to choose 0.9 sec/Div or less.
View the 35R/C solenoid graph and locate the shift.
Move the cursor to the start of the shift and "Left click".
Move the cursor to the end of the shift and "Right click".
Read the 35R/C solenoid elapsed time at the top right of the screen. If the 4-5 shift requires more than 2.5 seconds, refer to TSB 16-AT-001-2 , "Reset and Relearn Adaptive Values":
- If the shift is less than 0.5 seconds, exchange a PCM from another vehicle and retest.
- If the shift time is more than 2.5 seconds, compare to a similar model and year vehicle. Replace the transmission if the shift time is longer than a comparison vehicle.

5-6 UPSHIFT DIAGNOSIS

Open the GDS. From the main screen, select Flight Record.

Select the data file on your PC. Select the vehicle and A/T menu.
Select Data Review and select the file. Select Open to view the file.
Click the "+" or "-" buttons to choose 0.9 sec/Div or less.
View the 2-6/B solenoid graph and locate the shift.
Move the cursor to the start of the shift and "Left click".
Move the cursor to the end of the shift and "Right click".
Read the 2-6/B solenoid elapsed time at the top right of the screen. If the 5-6 shift requires more than 2.5 seconds, refer to TSB 16-AT-001-2 , "Reset and Relearn Adaptive Values":
- If the shift is less than 0.5 seconds, exchange a PCM from another vehicle and retest.
- If the shift time is more than 2.5 seconds, compare to a similar model and year vehicle. Replace the transmission if the shift time is longer than a comparison vehicle.