Service Programming Methods

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)  .