Using the Internet to Retrieve Flash File

NOTE:
The StarSCAN(TM) must be at version 4.07 or higher before this procedure can be performed.

NOTE:
The StarSCAN(TM) diagnostic scan tool fully supports Internet connectivity. However, in order to take advantage of this feature you must first configure the StarSCANTM for your dealership's network. For instruction on setting up your StarSCAN(TM) for the dealer's network; refer to the StarSCAN(TM) Quick Start Networking Guide available on the website under the "download center".

NOTE:
Make sure the StarSCAN(TM) is configured to the dealership's network before proceeding.

NOTE:
If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.

1. Retrieve the old AMP part number. Using the StarSCAN(TM) at the "Home" screen:

a. Select "ECU View"

b. Touch the screen to highlight the AMP in the list of modules.

c. Record the "Part Number", displayed on the "ECU Overview" screen, for later reference.

2. Connect the CH9410 StarSCAN(TM) ethernet cable to the StarSCAN(TM) and the dealer's network drop.

3. Connect the CH9404 StarSCAN(TM) vehicle cable to the StarSCAN(TM) and the vehicle (optional).

4. Power ON the StarSCAN(TM)

5. Download the flash file from the internet to the StarSCAN(TM) Using the StarSCAN(TM) at the "Home" screen:

a. Select "Flash Download"

b. Select "Use connected vehicle" (StarSCAN(TM) must be connected to the vehicle) or "Enter information manually" (connection to the vehicle is not necessary). Press the "Next" button and follow the on screen instructions.

c. Select the appropriate calibration.

d. Select "Download to Scantool".

e. Select "Close" # after the download is complete.

6. Connect the CH9404 StarSCAN(TM) vehicle cable to the StarSCAN(TM) and the vehicle (if not already connected).

7. Open the hood, install a battery charger and verify that charging rate provides approximately 13.5 volts.

8. Download the file from StarSCAN(TM) to the vehicle. Using StarSCAN(TM) at the "Home" screen:

a. Select "ECU View"

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

c. Select "More Options"

d. Select "ECU Flash"

e. Highlight the appropriate AMP "Calibration" from the list.

f. Select "Update Controller"

g. When update is completed, select "OK"

NOTE:
Due to the AMP 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 AMP only after all other modules have had their DTC's erased.