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Procedure # 1

(For 3.0L vehicles with PCMs that have tear tag numbers of JYB2 or JYB3. For all other PCM tear tag numbers, refer to Procedure 2.)

Note:
When replacing a powertrain control module (PCM), the following items are required:

^ WDS with B20.12 or later software loaded.

^ Minimum two ignition keys for reprogramming PATS (be sure to ask customer for ALL spare keys).

^ Obtain new PCM part number AJ08-18-881F.

^ With old PCM still in vehicle follow procedure below.

Note:
When performing this procedure, if the WDS PTU is not docked and connected to 115V-120V, we recommend that a battery charger be installed on the vehicle battery and turned ON to a maximum charge of no more than 20 AMPS to keep the vehicle battery up to capacity. If you exceed 20 AMPS it will damage the WDS PTU.

1. Connect WDS DLC cable to vehicle's DLC connector (lower portion of dash in front of driver).

2. Press "16 PIN", "All except those below", and then press tick.

3. Screen shows cable hookup. Turn ignition switch to ON. Press Tick.

4. Screen shows WDS communicating with PCM "progress bar" and "Operation in progress".

5. Wait until WDS finishes collection of PCM information. (hard drive light quits flashing). Then the "Vehicle Specification" screen appears with VIN # information. It asks you "Is this correct? Press "Yes" if information is correct.

6. Screen appears to fill out R.O. information and mileage. Fill out information and then press tick. Or skip this by pressing tick.

7. With screen showing "vehicle Specification", press "Tool Box".

8. Another menu appears. Select "Module programming" then press tick. "Please Wait" appears.

9. Then another menu appears. Select "Programmable module installation" then select "PCM" then press Tick.

10. Screen shows "Set ignition switch to OFF (position 0)". Do this and press tick.

11. Screen shows "Install a new module in vehicle". Replace the PCM with the new unit, then press tick.

12. Screen shows" Remove the fuses for fuel pump and additional fans as this may cause interference and battery drain during the programming process". Do this and press tick.

Note:
There are two 50 amp fuses (on 3.0L) labeled "Main Fan" and "Add Fan". Remove only the 50 Amp fuses to deactivate the fans. Fuel pump is a mini fuse 20 amp (position 6) at front end of fuse box.

13. Screen shows" Set ignition switch to the ON position". Do this and press tick.

14. Screen shows "Downloading data" box with "progress bar". Please wait 2-3 minutes.

15. Screen now shows" Set ignition switch to the OFF position". Do this and press tick.

16. Screen now shows "Set ignition switch to the ON position". Do this and press tick.

17. Screen shows "Set the ignition switch to OFF (position 0)". Do this and press tick.

18. Screen shows "Calibration has been loaded and checked". Press tick.

19. Screen shows "Re-install fuses for fuel pump and additional fans". Do this, then press tick.

20. Screen shows "Obtain a PCM label and fill in the PCM data shown with the date on the WDS screen. Install in the appropriate position. (New label should be in the new PCM part box) DO NOT FILL OUT PCM LABEL AT THIS TIME! Press tick.

21. Screen shows "start engine. Do not depress throttle". THIS IS INCORRECT!!l!l You must follow the below procedure to start the vehicle:

^ Turn ignition OFF, Turn KEY ON (Count 3 secs. security light is ON solid) Turn key OFF, remove key.

^ Insert 2nd key, turn key ON, (security light stays ON for 3 secs. goes out) then start engine. Turn OFF engine, remove key.

^ both keys programmed.

22. Now with Key OFF, press "Select Systems Options" or "Menu" ICON (at the upper right hand side of screen). Press "EXIT" and push the green tick. This will return you to the "Vehicle Specifications" screen.

23. Now press the "Close session" ICON (lower left hand side of screen, 3rd ICON) and press "delete (deletes session). Press tick.

24. Now, Press "16 PIN", "All except those below", and then tick.

25. Screen shows cable hookup. Turn ignition switch to ON. Press tick.

26. Screen shows WDS communicating with PCM "progress bar" and "Operation in progress".

27. Wait until WDS finishes collection of PCM information (hard drive light quits flashing). Then the "Vehicle Specification" screen appears with VIN # information. It asks you "Is this correct?" Press NO.

28. Then the "Vehicle Specification" screen appears again and asks: "Is this correct?" Press NO again.

29. Screen shows "Incorrect Calibration Programmed." Press tick.

30. Screen shows "To enable WDS to identify PCM, please enter one of the following information:

^ PCM part number or

^ Calibration number (7,10, or 15 digits) or

^ Tear tag number

Press tick.

31. Press the light blue box area next to "tear tag" and enter "SJC0, SJC1, SJC2, or SJA3" (whatever the tear tag number of the new PCM is) and press tick.

32. Vehicle specification screen appears asking "Is this correct?" Now press YES.

33. Screen shows" Turn Ignition switch OFF". Do this and press tick.

34. Screen shows "Remove the fuses for fuel pump and additional fans as this may cause interference and battery drain during the programming process". Do this and press tick.

35. Screen shows "Turn ignition switch ON". Do this.

36. Screen shows "Downloading Data" box with progress bar. It takes approx. 2-3 minutes.

37. Screen shows "Turn ignition switch OFF". Do this. Press tick.

38. Screen shows" Turn ignition switch ON". Do this. Press tick.

39. Screen changes to "progress bar" and then changes to "Vehicle Specifications" with VIN # and asks "Is this correct?" Press Yes.

40. Screen to fill out R.O. information appears. Press tick.

41 "Vehicle Specifications" screen appears. Now Re-install fan and fuel pump fuses.

42. Now select "Tool Box", then "Module Programming", then press tick. "Please wait" appears.

43. Now select "Module Reprogramming" and "PCM". Then press tick.

44. Screen should say" No later calibration is available on the system for this PCM. The latest level for this vehicle: 1U7A-12A650-AYD. Obtain a PCM label and fill in the PCM data shown with the date on the WDS screen. Install it next to the vehicle emissions label on the hood.

45. Now press tick.

46. Now turn key OFF, press "Select Systems Options" or "Menu" ICON (at the upper right hand side of screen). Press "EXIT" and push the green tick. This will return you to the vehicle specifications screen.

47. Now press the "Close session" ICON (lower left hand side of screen, 3rd ICON) and press "delete (deletes session). Press tick.

48. Disconnect WDS cable. PCM is now programmed with the latest calibration. Road test vehicle to relearn Keep Alive Memory (KAM).

49. Go back to REPAIR PROCEDURE Step 4.