Service Programming System (SPS) - Methods

The three methods of programming a control module and the proper tools for each method:
^ Remote Programming
- The Tech 2 and the Techline Terminal
- The control module installed in the vehicle
- Not currently available for Catera
^ Pass Through Programming
- The Tech 2 or other scan tools, Techline Terminal or a personal computer equipped with General Motors Corporation authorized programming software. The Tech 2 or other scan tools are used as an interface between the vehicle and the Techline Terminal or a personal computer.
- The control module installed in the vehicle.
- Only approved method at this time
^ Off Board Programming (Vehicle NOT available)
- The Tech 2, Techline Terminal, and Off Board Programming Adapter
- The control module NOT installed in a vehicle
- Not currently available for Catera