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N192290400 - Active Safety Control Module Reprogramming (N192290400)

Publication date: 2021-10-19
Reference number: N192290400

N192290400 - ACTIVE SAFETY CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING

N192290400 - ACTIVE SAFETY CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): N192290400, Date of Issue:  Oct 19, 2021
Affected Model(s): 2017 - 2019 Cadillac CTS

SERVICE INFORMATION

Release Date:  October 2021 Revision:  00
Attention:  This service update includes vehicles in dealer inventory and customer vehicles that return to the dealership for any reason. This bulletin will expire at the end of the involved vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty period.
Involved vehicles will be repaired either through dealer repairs as described in this bulletin or through over the air (OTA) programming. Dealers can and should perform the procedure in this bulletin on any vehicle with an "open" status on the Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) screen in GM Global Warranty Management system. Due to the fact that vehicles will be closed in IVH through successful OTA programming, dealers should always check the status in IVH before performing any vehicle repairs  .
Make  Model  Model Year  RPO  Description 
From  To 
Cadillac CTS 2017 2019 V2V Active Safety External Communication Control Module

Involved vehicles are marked "open" on the Investigate Vehicle History screen in GM Global Warranty Management system. This site should always be checked to confirm vehicle involvement prior to beginning any required inspections and/or repairs.

Condition  Certain 2017 - 2019 model year Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with the Active Safety Control Module (RPO V2V), may have a condition where the Service Vehicle Soon message is displayed in the Driver Information Center.
Correction  Owners who have accepted applicable terms and conditions will have the opportunity to accept these software changes using wireless over-the-air (OTA) technology without having to bring their vehicle to a dealership. Alternatively, owners may have their vehicle serviced at a GM dealer to receive these software updates.

PARTS INFORMATION

No parts are required for this repair.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

SERVICE INFORMATION

Labor Operation  Description  Labor Time  Trans. Type  Net Item 
9105789* Verified Module Software or Calibration Level: Module Is Programmed with Same Level Software or Calibration 0.2 ZFAT N/A
9105790* Active Safety External Control Module Reprogramming with SPS 0.3
IMPORTANT:

*To avoid warranty transaction rejections, carefully read and follow the instructions below:

  • The Warranty Claim Code must be accurately entered in the "Warranty Claim Code" field of the transaction.
  • When more than one Warranty Claim Code is generated for a programming event, it is required to document all Warranty Claim Codes in the "Correction" field on the job card. Dealers must also enter one of the codes in the "Warranty Claim Code" field of the transaction, otherwise the transaction will reject. It is best practice to enter the FINAL code provided by SPS/SPS2.

Warranty Claim Code Information Retrieval 

If the Warranty Claim Code was not recorded on the Job Card, the code can be retrieved in the SPS system as follows:

  1. Open TLC/TIS on the computer used to program the vehicle.
  2. Select and start SPS/SPS2.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Select the Warranty Claim Code tab.

The VIN, Warranty Claim Code and Date/Time will be listed on a roster of recent programming events. If the code is retrievable, dealers should resubmit the transaction making sure to include the code in the SPS Warranty Claim Code field.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE:

Carefully read and follow the instructions below.

  • Ensure the programming tool is equipped with the latest software and is securely connected to the data link connector. If there is an interruption during programming, programming failure or control module damage may occur.
  • Stable battery voltage is critical during programming. Any fluctuation, spiking, over voltage or loss of voltage will interrupt programming. Install a GM Authorized Programming Support Tool to maintain system voltage. Refer to www.gmdesolutions.com  for further information. If not available, connect a fully charged 12 V jumper or booster pack disconnected from the AC voltage supply. DO NOT connect a battery charger.
  • Follow the on-screen prompts regarding ignition power mode, but ensure that anything that drains excessive power (exterior lights, HVAC blower motor, etc) is off.
  • Clear DTCs after programming is complete. Clearing powertrain DTCs will set the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) system status indicators to NO.
    IMPORTANT:

    The service technician always needs to verify that the VIN displayed in the TLC left side drop down menu and the top center window match the VIN plate of the vehicle to be programmed prior to using Service Programming System 2 (SPS2) for programming or reprogramming a module.

  • For the TLC application, service technicians need to always ensure that the power mode (ignition) is "ON" before reading the VIN from the vehicle's VIN master module and that they do not select a VIN that is already in the TLC application memory from a previous vehicle.
  • If the VIN that shows up in the TLC top center window after correctly reading the VIN from the vehicle does not match the VIN plate of the vehicle, manually type in the VIN characters from the vehicle VIN plate into the TLC top center window and use these for programming or reprogramming the subject module with the correct vehicle VIN and software and/or calibrations.
  • The Engine Control Module (ECM) is the master module (for VIP vehicles) that TLC reads to determine the VIN of the vehicle. If the VIN read from the vehicle by TLC does not match the VIN plate of the vehicle, the ECM also needs to be reprogrammed with the correct VIN, software and calibrations that match the vehicle's VIN plate.
  • The Body Control Module (BCM) is the master module (for GEM vehicles) that TLC reads to determine the VIN of the vehicle. If the VIN read from the vehicle by TLC does not match the VIN plate of the vehicle, the BCM also needs to be reprogrammed with the correct VIN, software and calibrations that match the vehicle's VIN plate.
CAUTION:

Be sure the VIN selected in the drop down menu (1) is the same as the vehicle connected (2) before beginning programming.

GM5743643Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
IMPORTANT:

If the vehicle VIN DOES NOT match, the message below will be shown

GM5877000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
GM5644477Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
GM5431207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
IMPORTANT:

Techline Connect and TIS2WEB screens shown above.

IMPORTANT:

If the same calibration/software warning is noted on the TLC or SPS Summary screen, select OK and follow screen instructions. After a successful programming event, the WCC is located in the Service Programming System dialogue box of the SPS Summary screen. No further action is required. Refer to the Warranty section of the bulletin.

  1. Reprogram the active safety external communication control module. Refer to K178 Active Safety External Communication Control Module: Programming and Setup   in SI.
    GM5644478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    GM5431209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The screenshots above are an example of module programming and may not be indicative of the specific module that is being programmed. Module selection and VIN information have been blacked out.

    IMPORTANT:

    To avoid warranty transaction rejections, you MUST record the warranty claim code provided on the Warranty Claim Code (WCC) screen shown above on the job card. Refer to callout 1 above for the location of the WCC on the screen.

  2. Record SPS Warranty Claim Code on job card for warranty transaction submission.

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY

Whenever a vehicle subject to this service update enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your facility for service in the future, and the vehicle is still covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, you must take the steps necessary to be sure the service update correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.

All new, used, GM Certified Used, courtesy transportation vehicles, dealer shuttle vehicles, etc. in dealers' possession and subject to this bulletin must  be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this bulletin before  customers take possession of these vehicles. Involved vehicles must be held and not delivered to customers, dealer-traded, released to auction, used for demonstration, or any other purpose.

All GM Certified Used vehicles currently in the dealers' inventory within the Certified Pre-Owned Inventory System (CPOIS) will be de-certified and must be held and remedied per the service procedure in this bulletin. Upon submitting an accepted/paid warranty transaction in the Global Warranty Management (GWM) system, the vehicle can be re-certified for sale within the CPOIS system, or once again be used in the CTP program.

DEALER REPORTS

The Inventory tab of the Open Vehicle Report will contain Service Update Bulletin VINs that apply to this field action. This information is intended to assist dealers with the PROMPT COMPLETION  of these vehicles. The Customer In-Service tab will not contain Service Update Bulletin VIN data because the intent of a Service Update Bulletin is to not inconvenience a customer with a special trip for service. Service Update Bulletins are to be completed when the customer is in for a regularly scheduled visit.