**Repair Procedure - Using The Internet To Retrieve The Flash File:
NOTE:
The StarSCAN® or equivalent diagnostic scan tool fully supports Internet connectivity. However, in order to take advantage of this feature you must first configure the StarSCAN® or equivalent for your dealership's network. For instruction on setting up your StarSCAN® or equivalent for the dealer's network; refer to the StarSCAN® or equivalent Quick Start Networking Guide available on DealerCONNECT > Service > StarSCAN® or equivalent and StarMOBILE Tools >Online Documentation or at www.dcctools.com website under the download center.
NOTE:
If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.
- Open the hood, install a battery charger and verify that the charging rate provides approximately 13.5 volts. Set the battery charger timer to maintain the charging voltage for the duration of the flash process.
- Connect the CH9410 StarSCAN® or equivalent ethernet cable to the StarSCAN® or equivalent and the dealer's network drop.
- Connect the CH9404 StarSCAN® or equivalent vehicle cable to the StarSCAN® or equivalent and the vehicle.
- Power ON the StarSCAN® or equivalent.
- Retrieve the old ECU part number. Using the StarSCAN® or equivalent at the "Home" screen:
- Replace the PCM with the appropriate Generic PCM. Refer to the detailed service information available in TechCONNECT, under: MODULE-POWERTRAIN CONTROL .
- Program the PCM as follows:
- Using the StarSCAN® or equivalent at the "Home" screen, Select "ECU View"
- Touch the screen to highlight the PCM in the list of modules.
- Select "More Options"
- Select "ECU Flash"
- Select "Browse for New File". Follow the on screen instructions.
- Highlight the appropriate calibration based on the part number recorded in Step 5 e.
- Select "Download to Scantool".
- Select "Close" after the download is complete, then select "Back".
- Highlight the listed calibration.
- Select "Update Controller". Follow on screen instructions.
- When the update is complete, select "OK".
- Verify the part number at the top of the "Flash PCM" screen has updated to the new part number.
- Is this a GPEC Module?
- Do not start the engine prior to completing the following steps (a. and b.)
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for no less than 15 seconds.
- Turn the ignition to the RUN position (DO NOT CRANK THE ENGINE) for no less than 20 seconds.
- Is this vehicle equipped with a CVT?
- The TCM must be reprogrammed as follows:
- Using the StarSCAN® or equivalent at the "Home" screen, Select "ECU View"
- Touch the screen to highlight the TCM in the list of modules.
- Select "More Options"
- Select "ECU Flash"
- Record the part number at the top of the "Flash TCM" screen for later reference.
- Select "Browse for New File". Follow the on screen instructions.NOTE: If the part number recorded in step "11e" is the same as the new p/n shown on the "Flash File List" screen no further action is required. Cancel the TCM reprogram procedure. Continue to step 17.
- Highlight the appropriate calibration.
- Select "Download to Scantool".
- Select "Close" after the download is complete, then select "Back".
- Highlight the listed calibration.
- Select "Update Controller". Follow on screen instructions.
- When the update is complete, select "OK".
- Verify the part number at the top of the "Flash TCM" screen has updated to the new part number.
- Continue to step 15.
- Is "WCM - Wireless Control Module" displayed in the "ECU Overview" screen list of modules?
- Program the PCM to the Wireless Control Module (WCM).
- Highlight the WCM.
- Select "Misc. Function".
- Highlight "PCM Replaced".
- Select "Start"
- Follow the on screen instructions. Select "Next" after each step. Select "Finish" after completing the last step.
- When complete proceed to step 15.
- Program the VIN into the PCM.
- Scroll through the list of controllers and highlight the PCM.
- Select "Misc. Function".
- Highlight "Check PCM VIN".
- Select "Start"
- Follow the on screen instructions. Select "Next" after each step. When the window appears with 17 boxes, select "Show Keyboard". Place the cursor to the right of the last box and then backspace to delete the boxes from the window. Enter the VIN. Select "Finish" after completing the last step.
- Unplug the scan tool from the Data Link Connector.
- At the "Vehicle Disconnected" screen, press "OK".
- Connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector and verify that the VIN is visible at the top of the "Home" screen.
- Is the vehicle equipped ETC?
- Using the StarSCAN® or equivalent at the "Home" screen:
- Select ECU View
- Scroll through the list of controllers and highlight the PCM.
- Select Misc. Function.
- Highlight "Learn ETC".
- Select "Start"
- Follow the on screen instructions. Select Next after each step. Select Finish after completing the last step.
NOTE: Due to the PCM programming procedure, a DTC may be set in other modules (TCM, BCM, MIC, SKREEM, etc.) within the vehicle, if so equipped. Some DTC's may cause the MIL to illuminate. From the Home screen select System View. Then select All DTCs. Press Clear All Stored DTCs if there are any DTCs shown on the list.NOTE: The following step is required by law when reprogramming a PCM and/or TCM. - Type the necessary information on the Authorized Modification Label p/n 04275086AB and attach near the VECI label. See Fig 1.