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Programming an Existing or New Control Module

To program an existing or new control module, perform the following procedure:

  1. Install the special tool: EL-49642 SPS Programming Support Tool
  2. Open the Service Programming System (SPS) - Refer to: Service Programming System (SPS) 
  3. Select: J2534 MDI
  4. Select: Reprogram ECU
  5. Select: Vehicle Data
  6. Select: K73 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module
  7. Select: Programming
  8. Select: Normal
  9. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  10. The SPS programming must have successfully completed before continuing.
  11. Open the dealer OnStar portal and navigate to the control module exchange page.
  12. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  13. Press the blue OnStar button and ask the OnStar advisor to activate the OnStar subscription again.