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DIAGNOSTIC TECH
Programming services:
How to use the tools you have
Should we program a module just
because it has an available update?
By Scott Brown, PTEN Technical Editor
A
lmost all the vehicles in the fleet today will at some
point require module programming. Whether it's
because of a replacement component, or a software
update to correct an issue, programming operations cannot
be ignored. If you're in a multi car line shop, there may be situations
where it's best to leave certain car lines up to a specialist,
especially when looking at higher end European vehicles.
Additionally, there are so many variables at play that one
can easily dig themselves a big hole if they're not following
the proper procedures and using the proper equipment.
I'm not necessarily talking about the procedures written in
the service manual, I'm talking about procedures that are
learned through knowledge and experience gained by those
handling these program operations routinely.
Therefore, it's good practice to maintain a high level
of situational awareness through networking with fellow
professional networks like the Diagnostic Network and trade
associations. I know first-hand how shared knowledge and
experience can result in a positive result when undertaking
new tasks like module programming.
So, onto the why, when, and how.
Why would somebody want to consider doing programming
services within the shop? Well, you may be faced with
a diagnostic situation where a diagnostic trouble code leads
to a technical service bulletin (TSB) outlining the symptoms
that you're dealing with. Within that TSB you might end up
being required to reprogram a module in order to solve for
that situation. For example, we recently had a 2012 Infiniti
GX70 that had his service bulletin related to a manifold
absolute pressure plausibility signal issue. The technician
discovered the TSB and read through it carefully to made
sure the current software versions in the vehicle matched
those outlined in the TSB (Figure 1).
Based on that information, we logged into our Nissan
Tech Info account and placed an order for that calibration
file. Since we perform services on many Nissan and Infiniti
automobiles, we had already purchased the programming
software package to perform J2534 reprogramming operations
on these vehicles (Figure 2).
30 Professional Distributor I August 2022 I VehicleServicePros.com
Figure 1- Nissan TSB
Figure 2- Nissan Tech Information
Figure 3- The three programming interfaces: L-R Mongoose Nissan,
GM MDI2, and CarDAQ Plus 3
Using this software on a properly equipped Windows
PC and a certified J2534 device (Figure 3), one can perform
programming operations on model years 1999 to the current
model year. We have multiple devices and for Nissan, we're
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Driving Sales
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