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Repair Procedure - Using STARSCAN® Or STARMOBILE® Desktop Client

NOTE:

If this flash process is interrupted or aborted, the flash should be restarted.

  1. Open the hood of the vehicle and install a battery charger. Verify that the charging rate provides a continuous charge of 13.2 - 13.5 volts.
  2. Connect the StarSCAN® or StarMOBILE® to the vehicle data link connector located under the steering column and turn the ignition key to the "RUN" position.
  3. Power on the StarSCAN® or StarMOBILE®. If the StarMOBILE® is being used, launch the StarMOBILE® Desktop Client and connect to the appropriate StarMOBILE® device.
  4. Retrieve the old ECU part number. From the tool's Home screen,
    1. Select "ECU View"
    2. Select "PCM/ECM"
    3. Select "More Options"
    4. Select "ECU Flash"
    5. Record the part number at the top of the Flash PCM/ECM screen for later reference.
    6. Program the ECU as follows:
    7. Using the StarSCAN® / StarMOBILE® at the Home screen, select "ECU View"
    8. Select "PCM/ECM"
    9. Select "More Options"
    10. Select "ECU Flash"
    11. Select "Browse for New File" and follow the on screen instructions.
    12. Highlight the appropriate calibration based on the part number recorded in Step 4e, or by using Year/Model/Engine and appropriate emissions selection for the vehicle being worked on.
      NOTE:

      If you are not connected to the vehicle, you may also search for flash files by selecting the "Flash Download" button from the Home screen.

    13. Select "Download to Scantool"
    14. Once the download is complete, select "Close" and then "Back"
    15. Highlight the listed calibration, select "Update Controller" and follow the on screen instructions.
    16. When the PCM/ECM update is complete, select "OK"
    17. Verify that the part number at the top of the Flash PCM/ECM screen has updated to the new part number.
    NOTE:

    If this flash process is interrupted or aborted, the flash should be restarted.

  5. Continue to SECTION 2 - ADDITIONAL PCM / TCM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES to complete the process if the ECU has been replaced. Refer to SECTION 2 - ADDITIONAL PCM / TCM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES .
  6. Type the necessary information on the "Authorized Modification Label" (p/n 04275086AB) and attach near the VECI label. Refer to SECTION 3 - AUTHORIZED MODIFCATION LABEL .
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