Replace and Program Control Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
During the procedures listed below, critical data is retrieved from vehicle components and stored in the scan tool computer's hard drive. This data is needed during the programming and setup sequences.
Ensure the same scan tool is used and capable of reading, storing and writing the vehicle's system data.
To program a replacement control module, perform the following procedure:
- On the SPS Supported Controllers screen, select K43 Power Steering Control Module - Prepare Control Module for Removal and follow the on-screen instructions.NOTE:
Step 1 copies the worm gear wear counter data from the power steering control module PRIOR to the module's removal and stores it on the scan tool computer's hard drive.
AFTER completing step 1, the power steering control module can now be removed and replaced.
- Replace the Power Steering Assist Motor containing the Power Steering Control Module. Refer to Power Steering Assist Motor Replacement .
- On the SPS Supported Controllers screen, select K43 Power Steering Control Module - Programming and follow the on-screen instructions.NOTE: The next two steps will transfer the vehicle's critical data, including the worm gear wear counter data saved in step 1, back to the vehicle components.
- On the SPS Supported Controllers screen, select K43 Power Steering Control Module - Configuration & Setup and follow the on-screen instructions.
- At the end of programming, choose the "Clear All DTCs" function on the SPS screen.
- With a scan tool, perform the Steering Angle Sensor Centering and Software Endstop Learning procedure. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Calibration .
- With a scan tool, Clear all DTCs after completing the calibration procedure.