Performing The Off Board Pass-Thru Procedure
- Launch the Techline Information System (TIS) application in the terminal.
- Select the SERVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM.
- Highlight the following information on the Select Diagnostic Tool and Programming Process Screen:
- Select Diagnostic Tool - Select PASS-THRU.
- Select Programming Process - Identify whether an existing module is being reprogrammed, or a module is being replaced with a new one.
- Select ECU location - Select Off-Board Programming Adapter.
- Select NEXT.
- Complete all terminal-directed data at the PREPARING FOR COMMUNICATION/DETERMINE VEHICLE screen until NEXT is highlighted. See Figure.
- Select NEXT.
- Follow the on-screen instructions for connecting the following components:
- The PCM.
- The Off-Board Programming Adapter (OBPA). Refer to the TIS Users Guide for a listing of OBPA.
- The Tech 2.
- Select NEXT.
- Pass-Thru displays the VIN stored in the PCM. If a new PCM is being programmed, enter the correct VIN of the vehicle.
- Select NEXT.
- Select the appropriate options if the OPTIONS screen appears.
- Select NEXT.
- Select the type of programming to be performed from the following categories:
- Normal - Used for updating an existing calibration or programming a new controller.
- Vehicle Configuration Index - Used for updating an existing controller or programming a new controller for newer vehicles whose VINs are not yet in the database.
- Reconfigure - Used to reconfigure a vehicle for changes in tire size and axle ratios.
- Select NEXT.
- Select a calibration selection on the Calibration Selection screen, if necessary.
- Ensure all the desired calibration folder tabs have a green check mark.
- Select NEXT.
- Verify the current and selected calibration of the PCM on the Summary screen.
- Select NEXT.
- Select OK.
- Select OK.
- When programming is complete, a PROGRAM CONTROLLER/PROGRAMMING COMPLETE screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions, if any.
- Select CLOSE.
- Turn OFF the OBPA.
- Turn OFF the scan tool.
- Disconnect the OBPA from the Tech 2 and the PCM.
NOTE:
To reduce the potential for signal loss, the RS-232 cable should NOT be more than 25 feet long.
NOTE:
When selecting the Vehicle Configuration Index (VCI) programming type, a valid VCI number for the vehicle must be entered. This number may be obtained from Techline Customer Support.
NOTE:
Select CANCEL if you receive a message stating that the calibration selected is already the current calibration in the PCM and reprogramming with the same download is not allowed.
NOTE:
On model year 1996 and newer controllers, a Crankshaft Position (CKP) relearn procedure box may appear. See CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SYSTEM VARIATION LEARN PROCEDURE .
NOTE:
Wait 30 seconds after the OBPA is shut OFF before disconnecting the PCM.