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Canada - Engine Controls - ECU Reprogramming Procedure






Bulletin
1204

Issue Date
2003-02-04

Reference
GI-03-007

Model
ALL MODELS

Year Range
ALL MODEL YEARS

Market
Canada

Component
GI

Subject:
HOW TO DOWNLOAD TDT SOFTWARE VERSIONS AND CALIBRATION FILES

INTRODUCTION:

TDT (Toyota Diagnostic Tester) programming is an ongoing process which allows dealerships to maintain the latest technology within the TOYOTA family of products.

The need to update the software in a timely manner and insure the most current TDT versions are available to the dealerships has been addressed by making Software Versions and Calibration files available on ETAS for convenient download to your dealership PC.







Required Tools:

Process Overview:
TDT software reprogramming is a 2-step process:
1. Download the latest Software Version or Calibration file from ETAS into a Folder on your PC's C:\ drive.
2. Reprogram the TDT program card with the latest software version or calibration files.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD TDT SOFTWARE VERSIONS AND CALIBRATION FILES
(It is suggested with Program card files and Calibration Files that they be saved in a dedicated folder rather than in the "temp" folder. To create a folder, access your "Windows Explorer" through "Start Menu" and "Programs". With the C:\ Drive displayed (Reynolds C:\ for some), select "file". Then select "New". A new folder will appear on the C:\ drive. Give the folder a name you will remember, (i.e: TDT). All update Program files and calibration files can now be saved in this folder.)

TO DOWNLOAD A SOFTWARE VERSION:

1. From the ETAS home page, select "Tools".
2. Select "Toyota Diagnostic Tester".
3. Select "Program Card Software".
4. Select the applicable version within "Program Card Files"
5. Click on the file within "Program File" on the Right side of the screen
6. To download and save the program select either "Save File", "Save" or "OK" (Windows Explorer users, be sure to select to save the file to disk.)







7. Select a folder to download the file into. (As described above, select the dedicated folder you created earlier. (i.e: TDT files).
8. Select "Save" The file will then be downloaded into the selected folder.

TO DOWNLOAD A CALIBRATION FILE:
1. Select "Tools" from the ETAS home page.
2. Select "Toyota Diagnostic Tester".
3. Select "Type 1 Calibration Files (10.1a Software and Older) or The Type 2 Calibration Files (10.2a Software and newer))".
4. Select the applicable Calibration Data.
5. Select the appropriate "Cal file" to download for your application on the right side of the screen
6. To download and save the program select either "Save File", "Save" or "OK" (Windows Explorer users, be sure to select to save the file to disk.)







7. Select a folder to download the file into. (As described above, select the dedicated folder you created earlier. (i.e: TDT files).
8. Select "Save". The file will then be downloaded into the selected folder.

LOADING CALIBRATION FILES ONTO THE TDT
(BE SURE WHEN UPDATING THE PROGRAM CARD THAT THE TESTER IS PLUGGED TO IT'S AC POWER SUPPLY)

1. Access the "Calibration Update Wizard" through "Start" menu, "Programs", "Toyota Diagnostics"
2. Select "File Open" at the first window.







3. Next, select the appropriate folder that contains the required Calibration file you downloaded earlier. (i.e TDT Files)
4. Double click on the appropriate Calibration file.
5. Next follow the instructions on preparing the TDT for the download.







6. On the TDT, from the Application Select Menu, select "ECU REPROGRAM"







7. Select "Get Cal From PC"







8. The next screen will say that PC communication is "DISCONNECTED" This is normal until "Next" is selected on the PC.
9. On the PC, Select "Next"
10. The TDT will now attempt to communicate with the PC.
11. If the communication is not successful, follow the instructions and change the COM port setting and reboot the Tester.
12. Once communication has been established, select "Send".

UPDATING THE SOFTWARE VERSION ON THE TDT.
(BE SURE WHEN UPDATING THE PROGRAM CARD THAT THE TESTER IS PLUGGED TO IT'S AC POWER SUPPLY)

1. Access the "Software Update Wizard" through "Start" menu, "Programs", "Toyota Diagnostics".
2. Select "Next" at the first window.







3. Locate the Software version in the appropriate folder using the roll down menu on the end of the "Look in" bar. (Be sure to select "All Files" in the Files of type" bar.Otherwise, your file may not be displayed)
4. Double click on the appropriate Software file.
5. Next follow the instructions on preparing the TDT for the download.







6. On the TDT, making sure the Tester is OFF, put the TDT into Monitor mode by pressing "Yes", "*", and "#" simultaneously on the TDT key pad. The "Monitor Active" screen should appear.
7. On the PC, select "Next". The TDT will now attempt to communicate with the PC.
8. If the communication is not successful, follow the instructions and change the COM port setting and reboot the Tester.
9. Once communication has been established, check that the version to be downloaded is correct as displayed on the PC, then select "Next"
10. To commence the update procedure, select "Finish"

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.
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