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Service Programming Methods

The three methods of programming a control module and the proper tools for each method:
^ Remote Programming
- The Tech 2 and the Techline Terminal The control module installed in the vehicle
^ Pass Through Programming
- The Tech 2 or other scan tools, Techline Terminal or a personal computer equipped with General Motors Corporation authorized programming software. The Tech 2 or other scan tools are used as an interface between the vehicle and the Techline Terminal or a personal computer.
- The control module installed in the vehicle.
^ Off Board Programming (Vehicle NOT available)
- The Tech 2, Techline Terminal, and Off Board Programming Adapter
- The control module NOT installed in a vehicle