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Unsuccessful Programming Recovery

If programming a control module is not successful, perform the following procedure:

  1. Verify the control module, data link connector and programming tool connections are secure and the tool software is up to date.
  2. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
  3. Access the Service Programming System and follow the on-screen instructions for the control module: K20 Engine Control Module
  4. NOTE:

    If both controller options below are listed, select K20 Engine and K71 Transmission Control Modules.

  5. Perform the SPS function:
    • K20 Engine Control Module - Follow the on-screen instructions.
    • K71 Transmission Control Module - Follow the on-screen instructions.
  6. Perform the scan tool function: Clear DTCs
  7. Ignition/Vehicle - Off - For greater than 1 min
  8. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
  9. Verify the control module programming is successful.
    • If the programming is not successful 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off - For greater than 1 min
    2. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
    3. NOTE:

      If both controller options below are listed, select K20 Engine and K71 Transmission Control Modules.

    4. Perform the SPS function:
      • K20 Engine Control Module - Follow the on-screen instructions.
      • K71 Transmission Control Module - Follow the on-screen instructions.
      • If the programming is not successful - Replace the appropriate component: K20 Engine Control Module or K71 Transmission Control Module
      • Go to next step: If the programming is successful
    5. All OK.
    • Go to next step: If the programming is successful 
  10. All OK.