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Campaign - PCM Update For Slow A/T Downshift Time: Overview

Group:
TRANSAXLE

Number:
06-01-003

Date:
MAY, 2006

Model:
SONATA

Subject:
2006 SONATA 3.3L PCM REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS FOR REDUCING DOWNSHIFT TIME (CAMPAIGN T15)

This bulletin updates TSB # 05-01-015. This bulletin was revised to add the section "IMPORTANT PREPARATION BEFORE STARTING REPROGRAMMING" which includes new required steps to help assure successful reprogramming.

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:

This bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the PCM with the Hi-Scan to reduce the 5->2 downshift time when accelerating with full or nearly full throttle at approximately 40-50 mph.

VEHICLES AFFECTED:
^ Model: 2006 Sonata 3.3L vehicles with automatic transaxles

^ Affected vehicle production date range:

- From the beginning VIN of 2006 Sonata production October 20, 2005





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