Unsuccessful Programming Recovery
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
In the event of an interrupted or unsuccessful programming event, perform the following steps:
- Ignition/Vehicle OFF.
- Ensure the control module, DLC and programming tool connections are secure and the SPS software is up to date.
- Verify the control module can be reprogrammed.
- If the control module cannot be reprogrammed
- Ignition OFF, all access doors closed, all vehicle systems OFF for one minute.
- Verify the control module can be reprogrammed.
- If the control module cannot be reprogrammed, replace the control module.
- Go to next step: If the control module can be reprogrammed.
- All OK.
- Go to next step: If the control module can be reprogrammed
- All OK.
NOTE:
If USB programming was interrupted, a 5 minute recovery time period may be necessary before the software will reinitialize. Wait 3 minutes with the ignition OFF, all access doors closed, and all vehicle systems OFF. Upon restarting the USB portion of the programming, the display will show a countdown timer for up to 5 minutes before proceeding with the USB File Transfer..
NOTE:
Begin with the vehicle in the vehicle OFF power mode. The Service Programming System will power mode the vehicle.