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Unsuccessful Programming Recovery

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In the event of an interrupted or unsuccessful programming event, perform the following steps:

  1. Ignition ON. Ensure the B218L Side Object Sensor Module - Left, DLC and programming tool connections are secure and the SPS software is up to date.
  2. Verify the B218L Side Object Sensor Module - Left can be reprogrammed.
    • If the B218L Side Object Sensor Module - Left cannot be reprogrammed 
    1. Ignition OFF for one minute, ignition ON.
    2. Verify the B218L Side Object Sensor Module - Left can be reprogrammed.
      • If the B218L Side Object Sensor Module - Left cannot be reprogrammed, replace the B218L Side Object Sensor Module - Left.
      • If the B218L Side Object Sensor Module - Left can be reprogrammed.
    3. All OK.
    • If the B218L Side Object Sensor Module - Left can be reprogrammed 
  3. All OK.