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10-Minute Relearn Procedure

Use this procedure after replacing any of the following components:

Tools Required

    IMPORTANT: When replacing either the passkey III+ (PK3+) keys, ECM or theft deterrent control module and the 10-minute relearn procedure is used, ensure that the appropriate calibration is selected for the replacement component on the calibration selection screen of the service programming system. The appropriate calibrations for specific VTD system components are described below.
    • When replacing PK3+ keys and the 10-minute relearn procedure is used, the Vehicle Theft Deterrent Learn for Passkey III System Control Module calibration is required. This clears all previously learned keys from the theft deterrent control module and enables the theft deterrent control module to learn new PK3+ keys. For learning additional PK3+ keys, refer to ADDING KEYS (DOMESTIC)  or ADDING KEYS (EXPORT INCLUDING CANADA) .
    • When replacing an ECM that has previously learned another vehicles theft deterrent control modules fuel continue password and the 10-minute relearn procedure is used, the Vehicle Theft Deterrent Learn for Powertrain System Control Module calibration is required. This clears the previously learned fuel continue password in the ECM and enables the ECM to learn the next fuel continue password it receives.
    • When replacing a theft deterrent control module and the 10-minute relearn procedure is used, the Vehicle Theft Deterrent Learn for Powertrain System Control Module calibration is required. This clears the previously learned fuel continue password in the ECM and enables the ECM to learn the next fuel continue password it receives.
    IMPORTANT: When replacing a theft deterrent control module with a GM SPO Replacement Part, insure the procedure to setup a new theft deterrent control module is performed prior to the 10-minute relearn procedure.
  1. Connect a scan tool to the vehicle.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Insure that all power consuming devices are turned OFF on the vehicle.
  4. With a scan tool, select Request Info. under Service Programming System and follow the scan tool on-screen instructions.
  5. Disconnect the scan tool from the vehicle and connect the scan tool to a Techline Terminal with the current Service Programming System (SPS) software.
  6. On the Techline Terminal, select Service Programming System and follow the Techline Terminal on-screen instructions. Ensure the correct programming procedure is selected based on component being replaced or programmed. See Important above.
  7. Disconnect the scan tool from the Techline Terminal and re-connect the scan tool to the vehicle.
  8. With a master PK3+ key, turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  9. With a scan tool, select Program ECU under Service Programming System.
  10. At this point the scan tool must remain connected for the duration of the 10-minute relearn procedure.
    11. 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 telltale may be illuminated on steady for the duration of the 10-minute relearn procedure.
  11. 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 key information and/or the passwords on the next ignition switch transition from OFF to CRANK.
  12. Turn OFF the ignition and wait 5 seconds.
  13. With a master PK3+ key, start the vehicle. The theft deterrent control module has now learned the key transponder information or the ECM has now learned the fuel continue password.
    14. IMPORTANT: Perform this step ONLY on vehicles with EXPORT configured theft deterrent control modules.
  14. Turn OFF the ignition and wait 15 seconds minimum.
    15. IMPORTANT: Perform this step ONLY on vehicles with EXPORT configured theft deterrent control modules.
  15. With a second master PK3+ key, start the vehicle. The theft deterrent control module has now learned the second master PK3+ key transponder information.
  16. If additional keys are required to be learned, refer to ADDING KEYS (DOMESTIC)  or ADDING KEYS (EXPORT INCLUDING CANADA) .
  17. With a scan tool, clear any DTCs.
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