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Body Controls - Unable to Program All Activity Module

Date: November 30, 2004

Order No.: T-B-54.21/122

Supersedes:

Group: 54

SUBJECT:
Model 163.154/172

Model Year 1998 to 1999

All Activity Module (AAM) Cannot Be Programmed

Note:
For information only

On the above model vehicles, if you encounter occurrences where the All Activity Module (AAM) cannot be programmed properly or the AAM is not learning a key, the following information should be noted.

Note:
Do not replace any parts to remedy this situation

1. Using Star Diagnosis, enter the following menus: Control Units --> Body --> AAM --> Initial Start-up --> Initial start-up with automatic takeover of settings of previous control unit or Initial start-up with manual settings input for new control unit.

2. When you reach the step labeled, "Learn radio code of a new transmitter key", the following additional note should be adhered to:

a. Model Year 1998 and 1999 (up to VIN A145272), the AAM should be coded with key in position 1.

Note:
As of Model Year 2000 (as of VIN A145273) the AAM can be coded with key in either position 1 or 2.

3. Follow the remainder of the on-screen instructions in STAR Diagnosis for the proper procedure for coding the AAM.