All 1996 through 2005 Passenger Cars, Light Duty Trucks and SUV SPS programming Concerns - kw cluster DDM communication ECM EBTCM IPC module PDM PCM program radio RFA RKE suspension TCCM VTD ride #PIT3418 - (Feb 4, 2005)

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The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in the PI.

Condition/Concern:

During SPS programming, the module that is being programmed is not listed in TIS.

Recommendation/Instructions:

There have been changes to TIS when programming modules. If a module needs to be programmed/reprogrammed, (new module or original module) and the module is not listed in TIS, it should be suspected a loss of communication with that module has occurred. Below are some steps to aid in diagnostics. It will help to confirm if communication is present or not with any module.

Non/CANdi Module Vehicle

1. Confirm the module that needs programming is a SPS programmable module performed through TIS.
2. Make sure the battery voltage is near or at 12.5 volts.
3. Use the Tech 2, confirm the module(s) in question are active on the class 2 message monitor.
4. Use the Tech 2 and attempt to get data from the module(s) that was intended for programming.
5. If no communication is present, use the appropriate flow chart for "Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with" for the suspected module.
6. If communication is established and the module is active on the class 2 message monitor, contact Techline for programming assistance at 1-800-828-6860. If any error codes are listed in TIS or on the Tech 2, make sure they are documented in the event the Techline requests these codes.

CANdi Module Vehicle

1. Confirm the module that needs programming is a SPS programmable module performed through TIS.
2. Make sure battery voltage is near or at 12.5 volts.
3. Use the Tech 2, select "Vehicle Control Systems", then "Computer/Integrating Systems", then "Data Link Test", then "Class 2 Message Monitor". Select the class 2 message monitor and see if the module(s) intended for programming is active.
4. Regardless of the outcome of step 3, back out of the class 2 message monitor and return to the service manual sections. Select a section on the Tech 2 that the module in question may have data displayed. Enter this area and attempt to get data from the module that is in need of programming.
5. If no communication is present, use the appropriate flow chart for "Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with" for the suspected module.
6. If access to the module is present and the module is active on the class 2 message monitor, contact Techline for programming assistance at 1-800-828-6860. If any error codes are listed in TIS2000 or on the Tech 2, make sure they are documented in the event that Techline requests these codes.

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Please follow this diagnosis process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.

Models:

(All 1996 -2005 Passenger Cars) and (All 1996 - 2005 Light Duty Trucks And Sport Utility Vehicles.

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