12 Volt Requirement For Programming

The battery must be in good condition for successful SPS programming.

During SPS programming, all current consuming components and systems (lighting, ACC, audio system, seat heating, seat ventilation, radiator fans, etc.) must be switched off.

If SPS programming is interrupted, try again.

SPS programming 

Follow the instructions given below carefully to ensure successful programming

1. Make a note of the VIN.
2. Connect the battery charger.
3. Connect Tech 2 to the data link connector and turn the ignition switch to ON.
4. Start Tech 2 and select Service Programming 

   Select: System (SPS) 

   Select: Request Info 

   Model year 2003 

   Vehicle type: 9-3 Sport 

   Group: ...

   System: ...

   Then follow the instructions on Tech 2.

5. Connect Tech 2 with a dongle to the COM port on the PC (flat cable).
   NOTE:

   Tech 2 can remain connected to both the car and the PC throughout SPS programming. Go the "Start menu" in Tech 2.

6. Start the TIS 2000 software and select

   Service Programming System (SPS). 

   Then select

   Diagnostic Tool: Tech 2 

   Programming progress: Reprogram ECU 

   ECU location: Vehicle 

   Then follow the instructions on Tech 2 and select Next 

   Validate the VIN and select Next 

   Validate the vehicle data and select Next 

   Compare the software versions in "Selected ECU software" and "Current ECU software". If the selected software is newer, select Reprog  .

7. (Once the software is uploaded, disconnect Tech 2 from the PC and reconnect it to the car.)
8. Switch off all heavy current consumers, e.g. lights, ACC, audio system, heated seats and seat ventilation.
9. Start Tech 2 and select Service Programming System  (SPS).

   Select: Program ECU 

   Follow the instructions on Tech 2. Start the TIS 2000 software.

10. Wait until SPS programming is completely finished. This will take roughly 5 - 20 minutes.
11. If programming is successful, Tech 2 displays that SPS programming is complete.
12. Return to the main menu in Tech 2 and select Diagnostics 

    Select Program ECU 

    Then select:

    Vehicle type: 9-3 Sport 

    Group: all 

    All: Add/Remove 

    Add/Remove: Control Modules 

    Select: The ECU that is SPS programmed 

    Select: Add 

    Follow the instructions on Tech 2.

    NOTE:

    You may, in certain cases, need to download "Security Access" from TIS 2000

13. Connect an exhaust extraction hose to the car and start the engine to check it works. Switch off the engine.
14. Before returning the vehicle to the customer: 

    Set the time and date on the SID. Activate the window pinch protection. (Tech 2 Diagnostics... Service menu).

15. Disconnect Tech 2 and replace the cover over the data link connector.