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3rd Gen TF - 2011-2015 generation coverage
2011-2015 Kia Optima service guide ADAS Calibration & Module Programming
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17 documented Kia Optima module records across the 2011-2015 generation. Search by module name or part number, then open a result for requirements and repair options.
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ECU / Engine
ECM - Bosch EDC17C08 - 1.7L CRDi 16v D4FD 5 records
OBD / BENCH / BOOT
Documented for 2011 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2011
Donor must match part family EDC17C08 - requires cloning
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- EDC17C08
- Manufacturer
- Bosch
- Protocol / method
- OBD / BENCH / BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1766
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Applies to 2011 within source span 2011-2015. Access methods: OBD / BENCH / BOOT. Engine: 1.7L CRDi 16v D4FD.
OBD / BENCH / BOOT
Documented for 2012 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2012
Donor must match part family EDC17C08 - requires cloning
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- EDC17C08
- Manufacturer
- Bosch
- Protocol / method
- OBD / BENCH / BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1766
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Applies to 2012 within source span 2011-2015. Access methods: OBD / BENCH / BOOT. Engine: 1.7L CRDi 16v D4FD.
OBD / BENCH / BOOT
Documented for 2013 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2013
Donor must match part family EDC17C08 - requires cloning
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- EDC17C08
- Manufacturer
- Bosch
- Protocol / method
- OBD / BENCH / BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1766
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Applies to 2013 within source span 2011-2015. Access methods: OBD / BENCH / BOOT. Engine: 1.7L CRDi 16v D4FD.
OBD / BENCH / BOOT
Documented for 2014 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2014
Donor must match part family EDC17C08 - requires cloning
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- EDC17C08
- Manufacturer
- Bosch
- Protocol / method
- OBD / BENCH / BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1766
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Applies to 2014 within source span 2011-2015. Access methods: OBD / BENCH / BOOT. Engine: 1.7L CRDi 16v D4FD.
OBD / BENCH / BOOT
Documented for 2015 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2015
Donor must match part family EDC17C08 - requires cloning
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- EDC17C08
- Manufacturer
- Bosch
- Protocol / method
- OBD / BENCH / BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1766
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Applies to 2015 within source span 2011-2015. Access methods: OBD / BENCH / BOOT. Engine: 1.7L CRDi 16v D4FD.
ECM - Continental SIM2K-242 ECU - 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA 5 records
OBD / BENCH / BOOT
Documented for 2011 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2011
Donor must match part family SIM2K-242 ECU - requires cloning
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- SIM2K-242 ECU
- Manufacturer
- Continental
- Protocol / method
- OBD / BENCH / BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1767
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Applies to 2011 within source span 2011-2015. Access methods: OBD / BENCH / BOOT. Engine: 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA.
OBD / BENCH / BOOT
Documented for 2012 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2012
Donor must match part family SIM2K-242 ECU - requires cloning
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- SIM2K-242 ECU
- Manufacturer
- Continental
- Protocol / method
- OBD / BENCH / BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1767
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Applies to 2012 within source span 2011-2015. Access methods: OBD / BENCH / BOOT. Engine: 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA.
OBD / BENCH / BOOT
Documented for 2013 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2013
Donor must match part family SIM2K-242 ECU - requires cloning
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- SIM2K-242 ECU
- Manufacturer
- Continental
- Protocol / method
- OBD / BENCH / BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1767
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Applies to 2013 within source span 2011-2015. Access methods: OBD / BENCH / BOOT. Engine: 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA.
OBD / BENCH / BOOT
Documented for 2014 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2014
Donor must match part family SIM2K-242 ECU - requires cloning
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- SIM2K-242 ECU
- Manufacturer
- Continental
- Protocol / method
- OBD / BENCH / BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1767
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Applies to 2014 within source span 2011-2015. Access methods: OBD / BENCH / BOOT. Engine: 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA.
OBD / BENCH / BOOT
Documented for 2015 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2015
Donor must match part family SIM2K-242 ECU - requires cloning
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- SIM2K-242 ECU
- Manufacturer
- Continental
- Protocol / method
- OBD / BENCH / BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1767
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Applies to 2015 within source span 2011-2015. Access methods: OBD / BENCH / BOOT. Engine: 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA.
ECM - Kefico CPEGD2.20.3 - 1.6L T-GDi 16v G4FJ Verify by VIN 2015 1 record
Documented for 2015 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2015
Donor must match part family CPEGD2.20.3 - requires cloning
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- CPEGD2.20.3
- Manufacturer
- Kefico
- Protocol / method
- BENCH / BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1782
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Access methods: BENCH / BOOT. Engine: 1.6L T-GDi 16v G4FJ.
TCM / Transmission
TCM - Continental SIM2K-242 TCU - 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA Verify by VIN 2011 SIM2K-242 TCU
Documented for 2011 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2011
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- SIM2K-242 TCU
- Manufacturer
- Continental
- Protocol / method
- BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1767
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Applies to 2011 within source span 2011-2015. Access methods: BOOT. Engine: 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA.
TCM - Continental SIM2K-242 TCU - 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA Verify by VIN 2012 SIM2K-242 TCU
Documented for 2012 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2012
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- SIM2K-242 TCU
- Manufacturer
- Continental
- Protocol / method
- BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1767
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Applies to 2012 within source span 2011-2015. Access methods: BOOT. Engine: 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA.
TCM - Continental SIM2K-242 TCU - 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA Verify by VIN 2013 SIM2K-242 TCU
Documented for 2013 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2013
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- SIM2K-242 TCU
- Manufacturer
- Continental
- Protocol / method
- BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1767
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Applies to 2013 within source span 2011-2015. Access methods: BOOT. Engine: 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA.
TCM - Continental SIM2K-242 TCU - 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA Verify by VIN 2014 SIM2K-242 TCU
Documented for 2014 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2014
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- SIM2K-242 TCU
- Manufacturer
- Continental
- Protocol / method
- BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1767
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Applies to 2014 within source span 2011-2015. Access methods: BOOT. Engine: 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA.
TCM - Continental SIM2K-242 TCU - 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA Verify by VIN 2015 SIM2K-242 TCU
Documented for 2015 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2015
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- SIM2K-242 TCU
- Manufacturer
- Continental
- Protocol / method
- BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1767
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Applies to 2015 within source span 2011-2015. Access methods: BOOT. Engine: 2.0L LPi 16v L4NA.
TCM - Continental SIM2K-305 - 1.6L T-GDi 16v G4FJ Verify by VIN 2015 SIM2K-305
Documented for 2015 within this generation. Confirm the exact vehicle by VIN.
Coverage and replacement notes
Documented years: 2015
Year coverage is not proof of interchangeability. Confirm the full part number and vehicle configuration before buying a used module.
- Part number
- SIM2K-305
- Manufacturer
- Continental
- Protocol / method
- BOOT
- Coding required
- Yes
- Cloning supported
- Verify
- Chip / MCU
- TC1782
- Notes
- Cross-checked professional module support evidence. Access methods: BOOT. Engine: 1.6L T-GDi 16v G4FJ.
Reference information for 2011-2015. Coverage can vary by year and equipment. Confirm the VIN and full part number before ordering a replacement.
Vehicle overview
- Vehicle
- Kia Optima
- Model years
- 2011-2015
- Generation
- 3rd Gen TF
- Platform
- TF
Tools we use for this vehicle
Factory scan, coding, and calibration access
Hyundai GDS Mobile / Hyundai KDS
Factory routines and secure server authorization control this path when aftermarket coverage is not enough for the VIN.
Bench cloning and chip-level recovery
Alientech / Autotuner / Orange5 / Scanmatik / Flex / VVDI2 / PCMFlash / CGDI / X-Prog
Used only when the module, donor data, EEPROM, MCU, or crash-data workflow requires bench or chip-level handling.
Bench/chip-level only
Tool requirements
Basic OBD2 scanner
View capabilities and limitations
Supported work
- Read codes on ECU systems (11 documented rows)
- Read codes on TCU / TCM systems (6 documented rows)
Factory programming software (J2534)
View capabilities and limitations
Supported work
- Factory scan, coding, and calibration access: Factory routines and secure server authorization control this path when aftermarket coverage is not enough for the VIN.
Know this platform
This platform uses ISO 15765-4 CAN.
- OBD
- ISO 15765-4 CAN
Generation service summary for Kia Optima 3rd Gen TF (2011-2015)
Generation coverage
This page consolidates Kia Optima service data for 2011-2015 across 5 model years; service information is available for 5 years.
Choose a yearADAS coverage
ADAS equipment varies by year and trim; Core Auto Logic confirms exact sensor coverage by VIN.
View ADAS dataProgrammable modules
The merged generation page indexes 17 programmable module records across ECU, TCU/TCM coverage. Part numbers are confirmed for the exact year/VIN.
View modulesCore Auto Logic capability
Core Auto Logic supports generation-level diagnostics, ADAS calibration, module programming, and security-access planning for the Kia Optima 2011-2015 span, with exact-year validation before service. Mail-in module service is available nationwide.
Get a quoteYear-by-year details
| Year | VIN split | Trim notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Verify exact Optima trim, drivetrain, engine, and installed safety systems by VIN before service. | Optima-specific trim/service details require VIN and source review. |
| 2012 | Verify exact Optima trim, drivetrain, engine, and installed safety systems by VIN before service. | Optima-specific trim/service details require VIN and source review. |
| 2013 | Verify exact Optima trim, drivetrain, engine, and installed safety systems by VIN before service. | Optima-specific trim/service details require VIN and source review. |
| 2014 | Verify exact Optima trim, drivetrain, engine, and installed safety systems by VIN before service. | Optima-specific trim/service details require VIN and source review. |
| 2015 | Verify exact Optima trim, drivetrain, engine, and installed safety systems by VIN before service. | Optima-specific trim/service details require VIN and source review. |
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ADAS CALIBRATION MATRIX
ADAS systems on this vehicle
No ADAS systems documented for this vehicle.
ECU and TCU access paths by engine
Available access data covers 5 ECU or TCU families across 5 engine rows. Final service is still confirmed by VIN, module label, and installed software.
Shown access methods: OBD, BENCH, BOOT.
EDC17C08
Bosch - ECU / PCM
View 1 engine record
EDC17C08
Bosch - ECU / PCM
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2011-20151.7L CRDi 16v (D4FD) - 136 PS - Diesel
SIM2K-242 ECU
Continental - ECU / PCM
View 1 engine record
SIM2K-242 ECU
Continental - ECU / PCM
-
2011-20152.0L LPi 16v (L4NA) - 153 PS - Petrol
CPEGD2.20.3
Kefico - ECU / PCM
View 1 engine record
CPEGD2.20.3
Kefico - ECU / PCM
-
20151.6L T-GDi 16v (G4FJ) - 204 PS - Petrol
SIM2K-242 TCU
Continental - TCU / TCM
View 1 engine record
SIM2K-242 TCU
Continental - TCU / TCM
-
2011-20152.0L LPi 16v (L4NA) - 153 PS - Petrol
SIM2K-305
Continental - TCU / TCM
View 1 engine record
SIM2K-305
Continental - TCU / TCM
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20151.6L T-GDi 16v (G4FJ) - 204 PS - Petrol
ARCHITECTURE & CONNECTIVITY
Architecture & Connectivity
- Body Construction
- Midsize sedan unibody; verify repair and calibration procedure by VIN.
- OBD Protocol
- ISO 15765-4 CAN
- ECU/TCM Unlocking
- Contact us
- ECU/TCM Flashing
- Available
Reviewed coverage: 2011-2015 - 1.6L T-GDi 16v (G4FJ), 1.7L CRDi 16v (D4FD), 2.0L LPi 16v (L4NA), 2.0L T-GDi 16v (G4KH), 2.4L MPi 16v (G4KE).
Confirm the exact engine, ECU, and any prerequisite access method before service.
Confirmation is limited to reviewed year/engine rows; other variants require confirmation.
WHAT WE RESOLVE
3rd Gen TF (2011-2015) common module and ADAS issues
- Replacement module setup ECU/PCM replacement programming, TCU/TCM cloning are represented in the merged generation data. Rows with year ranges do not apply to every model year; verify by VIN.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ
Can you program Kia Optima (2011-2015) modules?
Yes. Core Auto Logic supports generation-scoped module programming for the Kia Optima (2011-2015). The merged generation data includes ECU/PCM and TCU/TCM coverage. Rows marked with a year range apply only to that part of the span; unmarked rows are present across the merged generation data.
Which modules are documented for Kia Optima (2011-2015)?
The Kia Optima (2011-2015) generation currently shows 17 core module records across ECU/PCM and TCU/TCM groups. Part numbers and module variants must be confirmed for your exact year/VIN.
Does Kia Optima (2011-2015) need ADAS calibration after glass or collision work?
ADAS availability varies by trim and year. Calibration need depends on equipped sensors and repair event. Procedure type is VIN-specific scan-tool procedure; verify exact requirements by VIN before setup.
Can you reset the airbag module on Kia Optima (2011-2015)?
Yes. SRS crash-data service is confirmed from the part number and VIN. Bench reset, cloning, and replacement setup are handled after part-number review. Any SRS part number shown for this generation is planning data only - confirm for your exact year/VIN.
Do all Kia Optima (2011-2015) years use the same parts?
No assumption should be made across the full span. The generation page merges rows across 2011-2015; any row that does not span all data-bearing years is printed with its year range or treated as varies by year - verify by VIN. Part numbers always require exact year/VIN confirmation before ordering, cloning, or programming.
How long does service take for Kia Optima (2011-2015)?
Most programming, cloning, SRS, and calibration jobs are quoted after VIN, DTC, part number, and repair-scope review. Labor time varies by year - verify by VIN before scheduling. Mail-in module service is available nationwide. Exact service eligibility is confirmed from the year, VIN, module, and requested scope.
Is Kia Optima (2011-2015) service mobile or mail-in?
Mobile service covers DFW on-vehicle diagnostics, post-repair coding, and supported module work. Mail-in module service is available nationwide. We confirm the active path for your exact year, VIN, module, and requested scope before service.
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