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Set Up a New Theft Deterrent Module

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Use this procedure only if replacing the TDM with a GM SPO Replacement Part.

  1. Connect a scan tool to the vehicle.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Ensure that all power consuming devices are turned OFF on the vehicle.
  4. With a scan tool, select Request Info. under Service Programming System and follow the scan tool on-screen instructions.
  5. Disconnect the scan tool from the vehicle and connect the scan tool to a Techline Terminal with the current Service Programming System (SPS) software.
  6. On the Techline Terminal, select Service Programming System and follow the Techline Terminal on-screen instructions. Ensure the correct programming selection is chose based on component being replaced or programmed. For this procedure, choose the TDM (Theft Deterrent Module) menu selection.
  7. Disconnect the scan tool from the Techline Terminal and re-connect the scan tool to the vehicle.
  8. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  9. With a scan tool, select Program ECU under Service Programming System and follow the on-screen instructions.
  10. Turn OFF the ignition.
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