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Kia Rondo 2.4L Eng EX
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET/RELEARN MIL WITH
DTC P0638/P2110
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): ENGINE 078, Date of Issue: November, 2010
20072010 Rondo (UN); 20102011 Forte/Forte Koup (TD); 20062010 Optima (MG); 2011
KIA:
Optima (TF); 2011 Sorento (XM); 2011 Sportage (SL)
GROUP: Engine
SERVICE INFORMATION
This bulletin provides the procedure to reset (erase) and relearn the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
adaptive value (throttle valve position) on the following Kia vehicles: Rondo (UN), Forte/Forte Koup (TD),
Optima (TF), Optima (MG), Sorento (XM), and Sportage (SL) with Theta2.0/2.4L gasoline engines with
ETC systems.
After the following repairs have been completed, the ETC adaptive value must be reset/relearned.
If starting engine without resetting/relearning the ETC adaptive values; DTCs P0638 or P2110 will
be stored in the ECM memory, and the MIL will be illuminated.
ETC assembly or TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) replacement
ECM replacement
ECM software upgrade
Trouble Code Descriptions:
P0638: Throttle actuator control range/performance
P2110: Throttle actuator control system Force limited RPM
CAUTION: If MIL is illuminated with DTC P0638 or P2110; follow this procedure to
reset/relearn the adaptive value before replacing the ETC system or any related components.
If the MIL continues to be illuminated with DTC P0638 or P2110, even though the ETC
adaptive value has been reset/relearned, follow appropriate Service Manual to diagnose and
repair the ETC system or related components.
Reset/Relearn ETC Adaptive Value Service Procedure:
1. Check for DTC(s) P0638/P2110.
2. Clear DTC(s).
3. Select Option/Data Treatment.
4. Resetting adaptive values.
5. Select "Reset" , then wait 10 seconds after turning ignition key off (Relay OFF).
6. Wait for 5 seconds after turning ignition ON (ETC adaptive value relearn).
7. Start engine.
8. Recheck DTC(s).
CAUTION: If engine is started without waiting for at least 5 seconds after turning
the ignition key to the ON position to allow the ECM to automatically learn the throttle
valve position, MIL illumination with DTC P0638 and P2110 will occur. In this case,
repeat the above procedure.
If equipped with PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM, push the engine start button 2
times WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, this will allow the ECM to
automatically learn the throttle valve position; then wait for approximately 5 seconds.