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Program control unit - AR54.21-P-0014-01Y

IMPORTANT Offline programming with SDflash Release-CD.

  1. Select vehicle.
  2. Select control unit.

    IMPORTANT Selection of main menu, systems and select the control unit to be programmed.

  3. Select the menu item "program control units" in the control unit menu.
  4. Select the menu item "SDflash Release-CD/DAS-DVD".
  5. With new software press the "F3" button and program the control unit.

    IMPORTANT Only perform the following steps, if no communication (communication error) is possible between the diagnosis assistant system (DAS) and control unit.

  6. Eliminate the cause of the error message using the test steps in the "error messages" menu.

    IMPORTANT If the cause of the error cannot be found or eliminated, please inform the STAR DIAGNOSIS User Help Desk. Replace the control unit after consultation with the STAR DIAGNOSIS User Help Desk.

  7. If necessary determine the part number of the control unit and replace the control unit.
  8. Select menu item "Initial startup with automatic adoption of settings from the old control unit" or "Initial startup without automatic adoption of the settings from the old control unit" in the main menu. Then select "Repair functions" and carry out "Replace control unit".

    IMPORTANT If the control unit has been replaced.