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NHTSA ID Number: 10133905

Manufacturer Communication Number: S-SB-0003-10 Rev

TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-23


Summary

Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprograming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW.


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Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure

Operation Procedure (Continued)

H. To review the Service Bulletin and access the calibration file, click the Service Bulletin link in
the “Document Title” column of the “Calibration Search Result” portlet.

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Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure

Operation Procedure (Continued)
2. Connect the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station.
A. Connect the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station to the vehicle and turn it ON.
B. Select Power Supply Mode by following the screen flow below.

NOTICE

* ECU damage may occur if the correct battery charger and mode setting are NOT used.

* Power Supply Mode is used to maintain battery voltage at 13.5 volts while flash
reprogramming the vehicle.

« For details on how to use the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station, refer to the GR8
Instruction Manual located on TIS, Diagnostics — Tools & Equipment - Battery

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Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure

Operation Procedure (Continued)
3. Click the appropriate calibration ID and reprogram the vehicle’s ECU with Techstream.

A. After reviewing the procedures outlined in the selected Service Bulletin, click the appropriate
calibration ID link by matching the vehicle’s current calibration !D to the Previous Calibration
ID in the Calibration Identification Chart.

NOTE
+ Calibration files are embedded as live links in the Service Bulletin.

* Some vehicles require special preparation — please review the selected Service
Bulletin carefully.

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8B. Click Open to load calibration file information. Figure 9.

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Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure

Operation Procedure (Continued)

NOTICE

Errors during the flash reprogramming process can permanently damage the vehicle ECU.
Minimize the risk by following the steps below.

* Battery voltage MUST NOT FALL BELOW 11.4 volts during reprogramming. Confirm
battery voltage is higher than 11.4 volts, but be sure voltage DOES NOT RISE ABOVE
16.0 volts during reprogramming.

+ Turn OFF all vehicle accessories (e.g. audio system, A/C, interior lights, DRL, etc.). Do
NOT add to or significantly change the vehicle’s electrical load while reprogramming.

* Confirm the hood is open and ensure under hood temperature does NOT exceed 158°F
(70°C).

* Confirm cable connections between the vehicle and Techstream are secure.

* Do NOT disconnect or turn off Techstream or vehicle ignition during reprogramming.
¢ Set parking brake.

* Complete ALL flash calibration updates provided for each ECU.

« Ifthe battery's state of charge or capacity are in question, test with SST. No.
00002-V8150-KIT “Digital Battery Analyzer,” and follow Service Bulletin No. PG001-06,
Battery Maintenance for In-Stock Vehicles & Pre-Delivery”, or the appropriate
“Maintenance for HV & Auxiliary Batteries” Service Bulletin.

* The GRB Battery Diagnostic Station MUST be used in Power Supply Mode to maintain
battery voltage at 13.5 volts while flash reprogramming the vehicle. For details on how to
use the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station, refer to the GR8 Instruction Manual located on
TIS, Diagnostics — Tools & Equipment — Battery Diagnostics.

C. Click “Next” to start the calibration update Figure 10,
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Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure

Operation Procedure (Continued)
D. Select the correct reprogramming device.
+ lIfusing Techstream 2.0, select “Generic J2534 Interface”.
* [fusing Techstream Lite, select “Generic J2534 Interface”.
* [fusing Techstream, select “Techstream VIM".

Then click “Next”.
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Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure

Operation Procedure (Continued)
E. Confirm the following:
* PC is connected to VIM.
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+ Ignition is ON and engine is OFF.

Then click “Next”.
Figure 12. Using Techstream 2.0 or Techstream Lite

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Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure

Operation Procedure (Continued)

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Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure

Operation Procedure (Continued)

F. Verify correct current calibration and new calibration information. Then click “Next”.

NOTE

* The total number of calibration IDs in the calibration file corresponds to the number of
reprogrammable processors in the ECU.

* Each calibration file may contain up to three separate calibrations.

+ Figure 14 shows an example of the update procedure for a two-processor ECU.

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