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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:

    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.

  1. Ignition/Vehicle OFF.
  2. Ensure the control module, DLC and programming tool connections are secure and the SPS software is up to date.
  3. Verify the control module can be reprogrammed.
    • If the control module cannot be reprogrammed 
    1. Ignition OFF, all access doors closed, all vehicle systems OFF for one minute.
    2. 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.
    3. All OK.
    • Go to next step: If the control module can be reprogrammed 
  4. All OK.