Reprogram ABS Control Unit
SERVICE PROCEDUREReprogram ABS Control Unit
1. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle to begin the reprogramming procedure.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT: Before starting, make sure:
^ ASIST on the CONSULT PC has been freshly synchronized (updated).
^ All C-III software updates (if any) have been installed.
NOTE:
The CONSULT PC automatically gets reprogramming data during ASIST synchronization.
^ C-III PCMCIA Card Adapter is installed.
^ C-III Security Card is installed.
^ A screen print for Warranty documentation can be done from C-III during this process while still cable-connected to the vehicle.
1. Use the USB cable to connect the Vehicle Interface (VI) to the CONSULT PC and then connect the Vito the vehicle.
CAUTION
2. Connect the AC Adapter to the CONSULT PC.
CAUTION
3. Connect a battery charger to the vehicle battery:
^ Set the battery charger at a low charge rate.
NOTE:
The GR-8 (Battery and Electrical Diagnostic Station) set to Power Supply mode is recommended.
CAUTION
4. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.
^ The engine must be OFF (not running) during the reprogramming procedure.
^ Turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads such as exterior lights, interior lights, HVAC, blower, rear, defogger, audio, NAVI, seat heater, steering wheel heater, etc.
IMPORTANT
5. Make sure the engine cooling fan(s) are not running. If the cooling fans are running:
a. Turn the ignition OFF.
b. Wait for the engine to cool.
C. Turn the ignition ON (with engine OFF).
d. Make sure the engine cooling fans are not running.
6. Open / start ASIST on the CONSULT PC.
7. Select CONSULT Utilities CONSULT-III and Wait for the Detecting VI/MI in progress message to clear.
8. Select the detected VI from the list (see Figure 1).
9. Select Connect (see Figure 1).
10. Wait for the "Checking the firmware version" message to clear (picture not shown).
11. Select QX56 and 2011 model year from the lists (see Figure 2 for example).
^ Use the scroll bar to get QX56 to display.
12. Select Select (see Figure 2).
13. After verifying the information in the Vehicle Selection: Confirmation Vehicle screen is correct select Confirm.
14. Wait for the System Call progress bar to reach 100%.
^ Your C-III screen will look similar to Figure 4.
15. Select Repair.
16. Select the ECM Reprogram icon.
17. When you get to the reprogramming screen shown in Figure 7 confirm this bulletin applies as follows.
A. Write down the ABS Control Unit part number on the Repair Order.
NOTE:
^ Control unit part numbers for other vehicle systems may be listed. Part numbers for other systems do not apply to this bulletin.
^ If an ABS Control Unit part number is not listed, this campaign does not apply or it has already been completed. Close C-III turn off and disconnect the CONSULT PC and VI from the vehicle and then recheck Service Comm for campaign eligibility.
^ If this column is blank (no part number listed), this campaign does not apply or it has already been completed. Close C-III, turn off and disconnect the CONSULT PC and VI from the vehicle, and then recheck Service Comm for campaign eligibility.
B. Compare the Part Number you wrote down to the number in the Current ABS Control Unit Part Number column in Table A.
^ If there is a match this campaign applies. Continue with the reprogramming procedure.
^ If there is not a match, this campaign does not apply or it has already been done. Close C-III, turn off and disconnect the CONSULT PC and VI from the vehicle and then recheck Service Comm for campaign eligibility.
18. Select Next (see Figure 7).
NOTE:
If the screen in Figure 8 appears, there is data stored in the VI. Select "Yes" to proceed with Reprogramming.
19. The screen in Figure 9 is displayed during data transfer.
CAUTION: During data transfer:
^ DO NOT disturb the VI, DDL, or USB connections.
^ DO NOT try to start the engine or turn the ignition OFF.
^ The engine fans may turn on. This is normal.
NOTE:
^ If "Transfer To VI" reaches 100%, and "Transfer To ECU" does not start, or
^ The Error in Figure 9A displays
A. DO NOT replace the ABS Control Unit. The ABS Control Unit is not damaged.
B. Check / make sure the battery voltage is above 12 V and all vehicle electrical loads are turned OFF (see Step 3 and 4 above).
C. Select Cancel Data Transmission (Figure 9) click on the "Home" icon (upper left corner of C-III screen), and then restart from the beginning (go to Step 1).
20. When a screen similar to Figure 10 appears, ABS Control Unit reprogramming is complete.
NOTE: If you cannot print the screen Figure 10:
A. Select the Print icon.
B. Select Save.
C. Select OK.
A copy of the screen is now saved in the CONSULT PC.
NOTE:
If you saved a copy of the screen in Figure 10 and need to print it at a later date you can find it in the following file location:
At the bottom left corner of the computer screen, click on Start.
In the Administrator window, select My Computer.
In the My Computer screen, select Local Disc (C).
In the Local Disc (C) screen, select Consult III folder.
In the Consult III screen/folder, select Application Data folder.
In the Application Data screen/folder, select PrintImages folder.
When the file was saved it was automatically given a file name using the current date and time. Select and print the file/screen image that you want.
NOTE:
During reprogramming, DTCs will set in several systems. DTCs must be erased from all systems.