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Replace and Program Steering Column Lock Control Module or Reprogram Steering Column Lock Control Module

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Before reprogramming, to ensure that the steering column lock password from the BCM is learned: turn ignition ON and then OFF, close all doors, and wait 5 minutes.

To program a replacement steering column lock control module or reprogram an existing steering column lock control module, perform the following procedure:

  1. Ignition ON for one minute, ignition OFF.
  2. Close all doors and wait 5 minutes.
  3. Install EL-49642  SPS programming support tool.
  4. Ignition ON.
  5. Access the Service Programming System (SPS) and follow the on-screen instructions.
  6. On the SPS Supported Controllers screen, select Steering Column Lock Control Module - Programming and follow the on-screen instructions.
  7. At the end of programming, choose the "Clear All DTCs" function on the SPS screen.