Instrument Cluster Programming Procedure "B"

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NOTE: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) MUST be reconfigured after replacement of Virtual Instrument Cluster (VIC). Perform INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE "B" . Then erase and program all ignition keys to be used on vehicle. See appropriate PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Using NGS tester, retrieve and record continuous DTCs. Clear continuous DTCs and perform instrument cluster self-test. If DTC B2139 is retrieved, go to next step. If DTC B2139 is not retrieved, system is okay at this time.
Perform security access for instrument cluster. See SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE . Using NGS tester, select PARAMETER RESET command for instrument cluster. Using NGS tester, select PARAMETER RESET command for PCM. Turn ignition switch to RUN position for 3 seconds. Clear Continuous Memory DTCs.
Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Using NGS tester, perform instrument cluster self-test. If DTC B2139 is not retrieved, system is okay at this time. If DTC B2139 is retrieved, verify PCM calibration is correct for vehicle. If calibration is okay, repeat steps 2 and 3 . If DTC B2139 still exists, replace instrument cluster. Cycle ignition switch from OFF to ON position using 2 encoded ignition keys. Repeat steps 1- 3 . Clear Continuous Memory DTCs. Repeat instrument cluster self-test. If DTC B2139 still exists, replace PCM.