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CTM Flash With Vehicle Connected to DRBIII and MDS2

1. Log onto the MDS2 system.

2. Connect the MDS2 (Mopar Diagnostic System) to the DRB III (Scan Tool) with the GPIB cable. Connect the DRB III to the vehicle with the J1962 cable and switch the ignition key to "ON".

3. Use the arrow keys and select option # 2, "CONNECT TO MDS1 OR MDS2," on the DRB III MAIN MENU SCREEN.

4. Use the arrow keys and select option # 2, "RUN MDS2 APPLICATION," on the DRB III.

NOTE:
ONCE MDS2, DRB III, AND VEHICLE COMMUNICATION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED, THE "CANNOT READ VIN FROM DRB III" MESSAGE (ON THE MDS2) WILL BE REPLACED BY THE VEHICLE VIN. PRESS THE "OK" BUTTON ON THE MDS2 TO REQUEST A MDS2 SESSION FOR THE VEHICLE VIN INDICATED. PRESS THE "OK" BUTTON WHEN ASKED TO BEGIN SESSION.

5. Push the FLASH tab on the MDS2.

NOTE:
A MESSAGE MAY APPEAR THAT INDICATES NO UPDATES ARE AVAILABLE. IF THIS OCCURS, MAKE SURE YOUR DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT IS OPERATING AT THE LATEST SOFTWARE LEVELS AS LISTED EARLIER IN THIS BULLETIN.

6. Select "READ PART NUMBERS FROM VEHICLE" and click "SHOW UPDATES" on the MDS2.

NOTE:
A MESSAGE MAY APPEAR THAT INDICATES NO UPDATES ARE AVAILABLE. IF THIS OCCURS, MAKE SURE YOUR DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT IS OPERATING AT THE LATEST SOFTWARE LEVELS AS LISTED EARLIER IN THIS BULLETIN.

7. Select the new CTM software part number with the light pen and click UPDATE CONTROLLER SOFTWARE.

8. The MDS2 and DRB III will download software files to the DRB Ill� and program CTM in approximately 30 seconds.

9. When MDS2 status box reads "Check DRB Screen For Important Instructions," proceed with the instructions identified on the DRB III screen.