Section 1 - PCM/TCM Flash Procedure

An overview of ECU flashing is available in the wiTECH™ Diagnostic Application. This overview may be found by first selecting the "Help" tab, then "Help Contents." This will open the wiTECH™ Help System. Selecting "Flashing an ECU" under the "Using the wiTECH™ Diagnostic Application" heading will display a step-by-step instructional guide to flashing an ECU. An instructional video can also be viewed by selecting "Flash ECU" under the "Videos" heading.
Continue to SECTION 2 - ADDITIONAL PCM/TCM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES to complete the process if the ECU has been replaced.
Type the necessary information on the "Authorized Modification Label" (P/N 04275086AB) and attach near the VECI label (See SECTION 3 - AUTHORIZED MODIFICATION LABEL for details).

Repair Procedure - Using StarMOBILE® Desktop Client

NOTE:

If this flash process is interrupted or aborted, the flash should be restarted.

-- Open the hood of the vehicle and install a battery charger. Verify that the charging rate provides a continuous charge of 13.2 - 13.5 volts.

-- Connect the StarMOBILE® to the vehicle data link connector located under the steering column and turn the ignition key to the "RUN" position.

-- Power on the StarMOBILE®. Launch the StarMOBILE® Desktop Client and connect to the appropriate StarMOBILE® device.

-- Retrieve the old ECU P/N. From the StarMOBILE® Home screen:

Select "ECU View"
Select "PCM"
Select "More Options"
Select "ECU Flash
Record the P/N at the top of the Flash PCM screen for later reference.
Program the ECU. From the StarMOBILE® Home screen:
Select "ECU View"
Select "PCM"
Select "More Options"
Select "ECU Flash"
Select "Browse for New File" and follow the on screen instructions.
Highlight the appropriate calibration based on the P/N recorded in Step 4e, or by using Year/Model/Engine and appropriate emissions selection for the vehicle being worked on.
Select "Download to Scantool"
Once the download is complete, select "Close" and then "Back"
Highlight the listed calibration, select "Update Controller" and follow the on screen instructions.
When the PCM update is complete, select "OK"
Verify that the P/N at the top of the Flash PCM screen has updated to the new part number.

NOTE:

If the tool is not connected to the vehicle, flash files can be searched for by selecting the "Flash Download" button from the Home screen.

If the flash process is interrupted or aborted, the flash should be restarted.

-- Continue to SECTION 2 - ADDITIONAL PCM/TCM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES to complete the process if the ECU has been replaced.

-- Type the necessary information on the "Authorized Modification Label" (P/N 04275086AB) and attach near the VECI label (See SECTION 3 - AUTHORIZED MODIFICATION LABEL for details).