Get To Know The GNA600 Gateway Device (B08030B)

Publication date: 2008-03-01
Reference number: B08030B

GET TO KNOW THE GNA600 GATEWAY DEVICE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): B08030B, Date of Issue: March 01, 2008

ACURA:	ALL MODELS
CURRENTLY APPLIES TO:	General Information

SERVICE INFORMATION

In the fall of 2006, each Acura dealership was sent a kit (P/N TDS35540402), which included a GNA600 Gateway Device along with a set of accessories for it.

Fig 1: Identifying Gateway Device

The GNA600 replaces the Honda Interface Module (HIM). And like the HIM, it works as a communications gateway between the vehicle and a PC. As an Acura service tech, you need to get familiar with this tool-if you're not already. You need it to use HDS PC software and to update control units/modules. And it's the only tool that can update the AcuraLink (XM-HIP) control unit.

If you're new to the GNA600-or just a tad fuzzy on some of its operating details-here's some good info that will help get you up to speed:

Teradyne GNA600 Gateway Device User Guide for Acura Vehicles
S/B 07-027, UPDATING THE ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT
S/B 01-026, UPDATING CONTROL UNITS/MODULES
Installation Instructions for HDS PC Software

You'll find these documents in ISIS under SEARCH BY PUBLICATION . For the user guide and installation instructions, click on Tool Information and scroll down the list. For S/B 01-026 and S/B 07-027, click on Service Bulletins , and search by Keyword , Section , or Year .

IMPORTANT: Your PC must have outbound http (port 80) access to *ahmhds.com, and all users must have administrator rights to install, uninstall, and run the required applications.