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EEPROM Programming

CAUTION: THE IGNITION SHOULD ALWAYS BE "OFF" WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE VCM CONNECTORS.

1. Set-up:

^ Battery is charged.
^ Ignition is "ON."
^ Battery/cig. lighter Connection secure.
^ Data Link Connector (DLC).

2. Refer to up-to-date Techline terminal/equipment user's instructions.

3. If Vehicle Control Module (VCM) fails to program, do the following:

^ Check all VCM connections.
^ check Techline terminal/equipment for latest software version.
^ Try again to program the VCM. If it fails again, replace the VCM. Refer to VCM replacement. With Vehicle Control Module (VCM)

4. Perform the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve reset procedure:

^ Ignition "ON" for 10 seconds.
^ Ignition "OFF" for 10 seconds.