CIP Functions - If No (Non MOST-Bus Vehicles with VO)

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Fig 1: Display Select Control Module Menu

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Select the module to be reprogrammed

Select "Retrofits" if an accessory function/feature is to be added or deleted.

Example: DME/DDE was selected on previous screen.

Programming is selected if:

Checking for availability of updated software for selected control module.
It is known that updated software is available for the selected control module. Replacement is selected if a module was replaced.

EWS is selected if:

Alignment of EWS & DME must be performed

Fig 2: Selecting Programming Button

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Example: Programming was selected on previous Screen.

Upon selecting "Update software" a measures plan will be generated that is specific to the module selected.

Fig 3: Selecting Update Software

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A measures plan for the selected system/module is displayed.

A measures plan identifies the programmed part number for the control module(s) installed:

"Old part no. progr. ctrl. mod." - indicates p/n for software currently installed.
"New part no. progr. ctrl. mod." - indicates the p/n if the module is updated, by accepting the displayed measures plan the module will be updated to the new number and software.

NOTE: The "update" does not need to be performed if the two part numbers are the same.

Fig 4: Display Select Measures Plan Screen

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On vehicles without a MOST-Bus, a "Measures plan" provides information on updates that are available for the selected control module. By selecting accept, only the module listed in the measures plan will be updated.

NOTE: Prior to selecting accept, printout a copy of the measures plan and attach it to the repair order to document the work performed.

IMPORTANT: If the measures plan identifies any control modules that will need to be replaced exit CIP.