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Automatic Reprogramming Procedure

AUTOMATIC REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE:

Internet Update:





Select the Internet Update to check that your GDS has Local Version 1.23 or higher. Shown is an example of an Internet Update available to Server Version 1.23 with the current GDS Local Version at 1.20, note the Download Start button is available to perform the internet update:





1. Enter the vehicle information either automatically by pressing the VIN Auto Detect button or if it does not work then enter manually the vehicle model, model year, and select ENGINE as the system.





2. Select ECU upgrade.





3. Select Auto Mode then ENGINE at the left ECU Upgrade column and you will get the screen shown.





4. After touching OK it will read the ROM ID as shown.





5. After the Current ROM ID is displayed select Upgrade Event # 84 as shown.





6. After clicking on the Upgrade button, click on OK at the screen shown.





7. The vehicle battery voltage is checked to make sure it's at least 12 volts as required to assure reliable reprogramming results. Click on OK at this screen if the results indicate Voltage is OK.

WARNING:
If voltage is below 12 volts then click on Cancel; run the engine for 10 minutes at idle and click on OK again at the previous screen to check that battery voltage then exceeds 12 volts.





8. Reprogramming will begin and progress of the reprogramming will appear on the bar graph as shown.





9. When 100% is reached on the bar graph it is not finished; you must wait until the next screen which indicates the need to turn off the ignition then turn it back on.





10. Per the screen shown, turn off the ignition for 10 seconds and then turn it back on.





11. When the screen shown appears the reprogram has been completed successfully.

12. Check for any engine or transmission section diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and erase any trouble codes present.

13. Start the engine to confirm proper operation of the vehicle.