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Method I

Program the PCM Using StarSCAN Update CD:

IMPORTANT:
The software update CD being used must be at level 4.06 or higher.





1. Insert the USB key into the USB port on the TechCONNECT PC (Figure 2).

2. Press the button located below the CD/DVD ROM drive to open the drive. Insert the StarSCAN Software Update CD into the TechCONNECT PC and press the button again to close the ROM drive. The StarSCAN Software Update CD will start automatically.

3. Select "Controller Flash".

4. Select "Enter YME Information" and then follow the on screen instructions. Select "Next" after each step. Select "Finish" after completing the last step.

5. Using the mouse, highlight the "Federal" calibration.

6. Select "Save to USB" and then follow the on screen instructions. Select "Next" after each step. Select "Finish" after completing the last step.





7. With the StarSCAN powered OFF, connect the USB Key and Gender Changer to the StarSCAN USB port (Figure 3).

8. Open the trunk, install a battery charger and verify that the charging rate provides approximately 13 5 volts.

9. Connect the StarSCAN to the data link connector located below the steering column.

10. Turn the ignition key to the "RUN" position.

11. Power ON the StarSCAN.

12. Download the file from the USB key to the StarSCAN. Starting at the StarSCAN "Home" screen:

a. Select "Flash Download".

b. Select "Use USB Device".

c. Follow the on screen instructions. Select "Next" after each step. Select "Finish" after completing the last step.

d. At the "Flash File List" screen, highlight the appropriate PCM "Calibration".

e. Select "Download to Scantool".

f. When download is complete, select "Close".

13. Return to the "Home" screen.

14. Select "Show Shortcuts".

15. Select "Home".

16. Down load the file from the StarSCAN to the vehicle. Starting at the StarSCAN "home" screen:

a. Select "ECU View".

b. Browse the list of controllers using the scroll arrows. Highlight the PCM.

c. Select "More Options".

d. Select "ECU Flash".

e. highlight the "Federal" calibration from the list.

f. Select "Update Controller".

g. Follow the on screen instructions and perform prompts as required.

h. When update is completed, select "OK".

17. Program the PCM to the Wireless Control Module (WCM). Starting at the StarSCAN "home" screen:

a. Select "ECU View".

b. Scroll through the list of controllers and highlight the WCM.

c. Select "Misc Function".

d. highlight "PCM Replaced".

e. Select "Start".

f. Follow the on screen instructions. Select "Next" after each step. Select "Finish" after completing the last step.

18. Program the PCM mileage and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC). Starting at the StarSCAN "Home" screen:

a. Select "ECU View".

b. Scroll through the list of controllers and highlight the PCM.

c. Select "Misc Function".

d. Highlight "Check PCM Odometer".

e. Select "Start".

f. Follow the on screen instructions. Select "Next" after each step. Select "Finish" after completing the last step.

g. Highlight "Learn ETC".

h. Select "Start".

i Follow the on screen instructions. Select "Next" after each step. Select "Finish" after completing the last step.

19. Check all modules for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's).

NOTE:
Due to the PCM programming procedure, a DTC may be set in other modules (TCM, BCM, MIC, SKIM, etc.) within the vehicle, if so equipped. Some DTC's may cause the MIL to illuminate. Check all modules using "ECU View" from the "Home" screen, record the DTC's, and erase these DTC's prior to returning the vehicle to the customer. Erase any DTC's in the PCM only after all other modules have had their DTC's erased.

20. Continue with Section "C"- Install the Authorized Modifications Label.