Service Programming Methods
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2003 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The 4 methods of programming a control module and the proper tools for each method are as follows:
- Remote Programming:
- The Tech 2 or other scan tool, Techline Terminal or a personal computer equipped with General Motors Corporation authorized programming software-The Tech 2 or other scan tool is used as an interface between the vehicle and the Techline Terminal or a personal computer.
- The control module is installed in the vehicle
- Pass Thru Programming:
- The Tech 2 or other scan tool, Techline Terminal or a personal computer equipped with General Motors Corporation authorized programming software-The Tech 2 or other scan tool is used as an interface between the vehicle and the Techline Terminal or a personal computer.
- The control module is installed in the vehicle.
- Off-Board Remote Programming, vehicle NOT available:
- The Tech 2 or other scan tool, off-board programming adapter (OBPA), Techline Terminal or a personal computer equipped with General Motors Corporation authorized programming software-The Tech 2 or other scan tool is used as an interface between the vehicle and the Techline Terminal or a personal computer.
- The control module is NOT installed in a vehicle
- Off-Board Pass Thru Programming
- The Tech 2 or other scan tool, off-board programming adapter (OBPA), Techline Terminal or a personal computer equipped with General Motors Corporation authorized programming software-The Tech 2 or other scan tool is used as an interface between the vehicle and the Techline Terminal or a personal computer.
- The control module is NOT installed in a vehicle
All 4 methods may not be available for every vehicle.
For information on programming a control module using one of the methods listed above, refer to Service Programming System (SPS) (Remote Procedure) or Service Programming System (SPS) (Pass-Thru Procedure) or Service Programming System (SPS) (Off Board Remote Procedure) or Service Programming System (SPS) (Off Board Pass-Thru Procedure) .