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Unsuccessful Programming Recovery

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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 SPS software is up to date.
  2. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
  3. Perform one of the following SPS Programming functions:
    NOTE:

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

    • K20/K71 Engine and Transmission Control Modules and follow the on-screen instructions.
    • K20 Engine Control Module and follow on-screen instructions.
  4. 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. Perform one of the following SPS Programming functions:
      NOTE:

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

      • K20/K71 Engine and Transmission Control Modules and follow the on-screen instructions.
      • K20 Engine Control Module and follow on-screen instructions.
      • If the programming is not successful Replace the appropriate component:K20 Engine Control Moduleor K71 Transmission Control Module
      • If the programming is successful
    4. All OK.
    • If the programming is successful 
  5. All OK..