22-NA-188

Bulletin No.:
Service Bulletin
Date:
22-NA-188
November, 2022
TECHNICAL
Subject:
MAF Sensor Calibration Update – DTCs P227C and P10BC Set After ECM Replacement
Brand:
Model:
Buick
Cadillac
Model Year:
VIN:
Transmission:
1.3L Turbo
(RPO
L3T)
—
2.0L Turbo
(RPO
LSY)
—
to
from
to
Encore GX
2020
2023
—
—
XT4
2022
2022
SOP
1GYFZDR47NF151073
XT5
2022
2022
SOP
1GKKNUL42NZ176510
XT6
2022
2022
SOP
1GKKNUL42NZ176510
Blazer
2022
2023
3GNKBCR46NS187861
EOP
2.0L Turbo
(RPO
LSY)
Chevrolet
GMC
Engine:
from
Trailblazer
2020
2023
—
—
1.3L Turbo
(RPO
L3T)
Acadia
2022
2023
—
—
2.0L Turbo
(RPO
LSY)
—
—
Involved Region or Country
North America, Middle East
Condition
Some customers may have software anomalies after an Engine Control Module (ECM)
replacement for an LSY or L3T engine.
Technicians may find DTCs P227C and P10BC present or in recent history.
Cause
The cause of the condition may be a change in MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor design so
the correct ECM calibration must be loaded after ECM replacement to complete the
repair.
Correction
Reprogram the ECM with the correct calibration.
Important: The correct calibration is based on the MAF sensor design of the vehicle.
Vehicles with dual sensor MAF should receive ECR 12720240. Vehicles with a single
MAF sensor should receive 12728222.
Service Procedure
Important: Service agents must comply with all
International, Federal, State, Provincial, and/or
Local laws applicable to the activities it performs
under this bulletin, including but not limited to
handling, deploying, preparing, classifying,
packaging, marking, labeling, and shipping
dangerous goods. In the event of a conflict between
the procedures set forth in this bulletin and the
laws that apply to your dealership, you must follow
those applicable laws.
Caution: Before downloading the update files, be sure
the computer is connected to the internet through a
network cable (hardwired). DO NOT DOWNLOAD or
install the files wirelessly. If there is an interruption
during programming, programming failure or control
module damage may occur.
Copyright 2022 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
•
•
Ensure the programming tool is equipped with the
latest software and is securely connected to the
data link connector. If there is an interruption
during programming, programming failure or
control module damage may occur.
Stable battery voltage is critical during
programming. Any fluctuation, spiking, over
voltage or loss of voltage will interrupt
programming. Install a GM Authorized
Programming Support Tool to maintain system
voltage. Refer to www.gmdesolutions.com for
further information. If not available, connect a fully
charged 12V jumper or booster pack disconnected
from the AC voltage supply. DO NOT connect a
battery charger.
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Follow the on-screen prompts regarding ignition
power mode, but ensure that anything that drains
excessive power (exterior lights, HVAC blower
motor, etc) is off.
• Clear DTCs after programming is complete.
Clearing powertrain DTCs will set the Inspection/
Maintenance (I/M) system status indicators to NO.
Important: The service technician always needs to
verify that the VIN displayed in the TLC left side drop
down menu and the top center window match the VIN
plate of the vehicle to be programmed prior to using
Service Programming System 2 (SPS2) for
programming or reprogramming a module.
• For the TLC application, service technicians need
to always ensure that the power mode (ignition) is
“ON” before reading the VIN from the vehicle’s
VIN master module and that they do not select a
VIN that is already in the TLC application memory
from a previous vehicle.
• If the VIN that shows up in the TLC top center
window after correctly reading the VIN from the
vehicle does not match the VIN plate of the
vehicle, manually type in the VIN characters from
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the vehicle VIN plate into the TLC top center
window and use these for programming or
reprogramming the subject module with the
correct vehicle VIN and software and/or
calibrations.
• The Engine Control Module (ECM) is the master
module (for VIP vehicles) that TLC reads to
determine the VIN of the vehicle. If the VIN read
from the vehicle by TLC does not match the VIN
plate of the vehicle, the ECM also needs to be
reprogrammed with the correct VIN, software and
calibrations that match the vehicle’s VIN plate.
• The Body Control Module (BCM) is the master
module (for GEM vehicles) that TLC reads to
determine the VIN of the vehicle. If the VIN read
from the vehicle by TLC does not match the VIN
plate of the vehicle, the BCM also needs to be
reprogrammed with the correct VIN, software and
calibrations that match the vehicle’s VIN plate.
Caution: Be sure the VIN selected in the drop down
menu (1) is the same as the vehicle connected (2)
before beginning programming.
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Important: If the vehicle VIN DOES NOT match, the
message below will be shown.
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5644477
Important: Techline Connect screen shown above.
Important: If the same calibration/software warning is
noted on the TLC or SPS Summary screen, select OK
and follow screen instructions. After a successful
programming event, the WCC is located in the Service
Programming System dialogue box of the SPS
Summary screen. Document the WCC on the job card.
No further action is required. Refer to the Warranty
Information section of this bulletin.
1. Reprogram the Engine Control Module. Refer to
K20 Engine Control Module: Programming and
Setup in the Service Manual.
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Note: The screenshot above is an example of module
programming and may not be indicative of the specific
module that is being programmed. Module selection
and VIN information have been blacked out.
Important: To avoid warranty transaction rejections,
you MUST record the warranty claim code provided on
the Warranty Claim Code (WCC) screen shown above
on the job card. Refer to callout 1 above for the location
of the WCC on the screen.
2. Record the Warranty Claim Code on the job card
for warranty transaction submission.
Warranty Information
Important: Warranty coverage code E2 applies for this
module programming event. ECM reprogramming is
covered for 8 years/80,000 miles (U.S.) or 8 years/
130,000 km (Canada).
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Operation
Description
Labor Time
Use
Published
Engine Control Module
Labor
2810075*
Reprogramming with SPS
Operation
Time
Important: *To avoid warranty transaction rejections,
carefully read and follow the instructions below:
• The Warranty Claim Code must be accurately entered
in the “SPS Warranty Claim Code” field of the
transaction.
• When more than one Warranty Claim Code is
generated for a programming event, it is required to
document all Warranty Claim Codes in the “Correction”
field on the job card. Dealers must also enter one of the
codes in the “SPS Warranty Claim Code” field of the
transaction, otherwise the transaction will reject. It is
best practice to enter the FINAL code provided by
SPS/SPS2.
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Warranty Claim Code Information Retrieval
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If the Warranty Claim Code was not recorded on the
Job Card, the code can be retrieved in the SPS2
system as follows:
1. Open TLC on the computer used to program the
vehicle.
2. Select and start SPS2.
3. Select Settings (1).
4. Select the Warranty Claim Code tab (2).
The VIN, Warranty Claim Code and Date/Time will be
listed on a roster of recent programming events. If the
code is retrievable, dealers should resubmit the
transaction making sure to include the code in the SPS
Warranty Claim Code field.
Version
1
Modified
Released October 26, 2022
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technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper
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job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your
vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the
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