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Theft Deterrent Module (TDM) Programming Using New Keys

IMPORTANT: Use this procedure only if replacing the theft deterrent module (TDM) using new vehicle keys.
  1. Connect a scan tool to the vehicle.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, select TDM in the Vehicle Control Systems Module Replacement/Setup data list.
  4. Select Step 1.
  5. Select Use New Keys.
  6. Follow the scan tool on-screen instructions. Once this has been completed, turn the ignition OFF.
  7. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  8. Ensure that all power consuming devices are turned OFF on the vehicle.
  9. With a scan tool, select Request Info. under Service Programming System and follow the scan tool on-screen instructions.
  10. Disconnect the scan tool from the vehicle and connect the scan tool to a Techline Terminal with the current Service Programming System (SPS) software.
  11. On the Techline Terminal, select Service Programming System and follow the Techline Terminal on-screen instructions. Select the VTD Learn for LE5 or LZ9 Powertrain System calibration or the VTD Learn for LNF Powertrain System calibration based on which engine RPO the vehicle is equipped with.
  12. Disconnect the scan tool from the Techline Terminal and re-connect the scan tool to the vehicle.
  13. With a master vehicle key, turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  14. With a scan tool, select Program ECU under Service Programming System.
  15. At this point the scan tool must remain connected for the duration of the 10-Minute Relearn Procedure.
    16. IMPORTANT:
    • The scan tool will initially display 12 minutes. The first 2 minutes allow the scan tool to initialize the appropriate control module. The remaining 10 minutes is the relearn timer.
    • On some vehicles the security indicator may be illuminated on steady for the duration of the 10-Minute Relearn Procedure.
  16. Observe the scan tool. After approximately 10 minutes, the scan tool will display Programming Successful, Turn OFF Ignition. The vehicle is now ready to relearn the fuel continue password on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK.
  17. Turn OFF the ignition and wait 5 seconds.
  18. With a master vehicle key, start the vehicle. The ECM has now learned the new fuel continue password.
  19. If additional keys are required to be learned, refer to Adding Keys
  20. With a scan tool, clear any DTCs.
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