16-NA-165

File in Section:
Service Bulletin
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Bulletin No.:
16-NA-165
Date:
May, 2016
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Programming or Resetting Engine Control Module (ECM)
Brand:
Model:
Saturn
Astra
Model Year:
VIN:
from
to
2008
2009
from
Engine:
Transmission:
to
Involved Region or Country
North America
Condition
A technician may not be able to perform a reset on the Engine Control Module (ECM)
before replacement or may be unsure about the programming procedure of the ECM.
Correction
Note: Before beginning to program the module, it will
be necessary to have the Security (Immobilizer) Code.
Also check vehicle options for RPO FX3 (StabiliTrak/
Stability Control) in GM VIS.
U.S. Dealers: Security Codes are available on the
vehicle CarPass and/or in DealerWorld under "Key
Code Look Up.”
Canada Dealers: Security Codes can be obtained using
the KeyCode Look-Up feature within the OEConnection
D2DLink application. Key Code Look-Up is restricted to
authorized personnel only, typically your Parts Manager
or designate. Check with your dealership Partner
Security Coordinator (PSC) or your parts and/or service
manager for access information. For Model Year 2008 The security code may also be found in the vehicle
documentation as a glove box insert (Opel Car Pass) at
time of delivery.
The ECM needs to be setup with Tech2 using the
programming menu. The following steps should help
guide the tech through this process. The first step in
replacing any module is the RESET process. Tech2
does not require security access to reset any module.
With the old ECM RESET and the new ECM installed in
the vehicle, hook up the Tech2 and follow the
instructions below. Note: If the old ECM is not going to
be reused i.e. it does not communicate, reset will not be
able to be performed.
Service Procedure
TO RESET ECM:
1. Turn on Tech 2.
2. Press Enter key.
3. Select diagnostics and press Enter key.
4. Select Model/Year 2008 and press Enter key.
5. Select Saturn Astra (A3360) and press Enter key.
6. Select Engine and press Enter key.
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7. Select Programming and press Enter key.
8. Select Reset ECU and press Enter Key. Then
follow on screen prompts.
TO PROGRAM ECM:
1. Turn on Tech 2.
2. Press Enter key.
3. Select diagnostics and press Enter key.
4. Select Model/Year 2008 and press Enter key.
5. Select Saturn Astra (A3360) and press Enter key.
6. Select Engine and press Enter key.
7. Select Programming and press Enter key.
8. Select Program ECU and press Enter Key. Then
follow on screen prompts.
Note: At this point you may get a message on Tech2
screen "Programming approval from TIS not found.” If
so, disconnect Tech2 from the vehicle, connect it to
your TIS2WEB PC with the RS232 cable and power
supply and turn Tech2 on. Then select "Security
Access" from the home page of TIS. Follow the
prompts on TIS to enable security access. Take Tech2
back to the vehicle and repeat programming steps 1–8.
9. Program Variant Configuration: The following
options should be selected. If any option is
incorrect, use the up/down arrow keys to highlight
the incorrect option and press the MODIFY key to
change the option. Once all options are correct,
press the PROGRAM key.
• Cruise control - present
• Transmission type - 4 speed auto or 5 speed
manual
• A/C compressor type - With clutch
• Oil Level Switch - Not Present
• Oil Life Function - Enabled
• EHS (electric heater) - Not Present
• MAP controlled thermostat - Not Available
• NG Engine - Not Available
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10. Program high speed CAN bus configuration: The
following options should be selected. If any option
is incorrect, use the up/down arrow keys to
highlight the incorrect option and press the
MODIFY key to change the option. Once all
options are correct, press the PROGRAM key.
• ECM - Present
• TCM - Present if automatic
• ABS/TCS/ESP - Present
• EHPS - Present
• CIM - Present
• YRS - Present if equipped with FX3 (standard
on all 3 door models and optional on all 5 door
XR models)
• AHL/AFL - Not Present
• CDC (continuous damping) - Not Present
11. Select Program.
12. Enter Security Code.
13. Select Immobilizer Programming Routine. On this
screen you will need to select the correct option
based on which module(s) were replaced; CIM,
ECM, or BOTH.
Follow prompts depending upon selection made above.
Warranty Information
Labor
Operation
Description
Labor Time
2810075
Engine Control Module
Reprogramming with SPS
Use
Published
Labor
Operation
Time
Version
1
Modified
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