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Repair Procedure - Using STARSCAN® Or STARMOBILE® Desktop Client

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted or aborted, the flash should be restarted.
  1. Open the hood of the vehicle and install a battery charger. Verify that the charging rate provides a continuous charge of 13.2 - 13.5 volts.
  2. Connect the StarSCAN® or StarMOBILE® to the vehicle data link connector located under the steering column and turn the ignition key to the "RUN" position.
  3. Power on the StarSCAN® or StarMOBILE®. If the StarMOBILE® is being used, launch the StarMOBILE® Desktop Client and connect to the appropriate StarMOBILE® device.
  4. Retrieve the old ECU part number. From the tool's Home screen,
    • Select "ECU View"
    • Select "PCM"
    • Select "More Options"
    • Select "ECU Flash"
    • Record the part number at the top of the Flash PCM screen for later reference.
  5. Program the ECU as follows:
    • Using the StarSCAN® / StarMOBILE® at the Home screen, select "ECU View"
    • Select "PCM"
    • Select "More Options"
    • Select "ECU Flash"
    • Select "Browse for New File" and follow the on screen instructions.
    • Highlight the appropriate calibration based on the part number recorded in Step 4e, or by using Year/Model/Engine and appropriate emissions selection for the vehicle being worked on.
      NOTE: If you are not connected to the vehicle, you may also search for flash files by selecting the "Flash Download" button from the Home screen.
    • Select "Download to Scantool"
    • Once the download is complete, select "Close" and then "Back"
    • Highlight the listed calibration, select "Update Controller" and follow the on screen instructions.
    • When the PCM update is complete, select "OK"
    • Verify that the part number at the top of the Flash PCM screen has updated to the new part number.
    NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted or aborted, the flash should be restarted.
  6. Continue to step SECTION 2 - ADDITIONAL PCM / TCM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES . to complete the process if the ECU has been replaced.
  7. Type the necessary information on the "Authorized Modification Label" (p/n 04275086AB) and attach near the VECI label (See SECTION 3 - AUTHORIZED MODIFICATION LABEL  for details).
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