TCM Learning

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2015 Hyundai Genesis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When shift shock occurs or parts related with the transmission are replaced, TCM learning should be performed.

In the following case, TCM learning is required.

Transmission assembly replacement
TCM replacement
TCM upgrading

TCM learning condition
1. ATF temperature: 30 ~ 95°C (86 ~ 203°F)
TCM learning procedure
1. Stop learning
  - Repeat the shift pattern shown below four times or more with the brake stepped on.
    
    Fig 1: TCM Learning Shift Pattern
    Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
2. Driving learning
  1. Upshift the gear from 1st to 8th by one gear while keeping the throttle opening constant
  2. Gradually reduce the speed and downshift the gear from 8th to 1st by one gear.
  3. Repeat the driving pattern above four times or more.
    Upshift throttle opening: 15-30%
Fig 2: Driving Learning Shift Pattern
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA