Special ECM Reprogramming Procedure For ECM I.D. Entry

Perform the Download ECM Reprogramming data into CONSULT-II from ASIST procedure below.

CAUTION:
The ECM can be permanently damaged if the Reprogramming procedure is not followed exactly. Do not attempt Reprogramming if the vehicle or the CONSULT-II batteries are low. Do not disconnect or disturb the CONSULT-II while ECM Reprogramming is in progress. If the ECM is damaged, it must be replaced, and will not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

Download ECM Reprogramming data into CONSULT-II from ASIST Procedure

IMPORTANT!
^ This is a special ECM reprogram and the following procedure is used FOR THIS INCIDENT ONLY!

^ Step 7 of Download ECM Reprogramming data into CONSULT-II from ASIST has been changed JUST FOR THIS BULLETIN. An ECM ID CODE must be entered to get the Reprogramming data from ASIST. This is different from the typical ECM Reprogramming procedures now in use. The ECM ID code is listed in the right hand column of Chart A in the Bulletin.

^ For limited application special customer concern incidents like this, the ECM ID CODE will be used. The general procedure for most other incidents will remain as usual: Enter Model Year and Model to look up ECM data in ASIST.





1. Remove the Diagnostics Card (blue) and install the ECM Reprogramming Software Card (orange) into slot A of CONSULT-II (see Figure 1).

2a. Connect the AC power supply to CONSULT-II.

2b. Connect CONSULT-II to the ASIST PC with the special Ethernet cable (P/N 02002554, printed on the cable) contained in the CONSULT-II kit.

NOTE:
Connect the special Ethernet cable to the ASIST PC by connecting it to the Ethernet card connection port located on the back of the computer. Connect the special Ethernet cable to CONSULT-II at the PC port located at the bottom end of the CONSULT-II unit.

3. Confirm the CONSULT-II date and time is correctly set as follows:

A. With the ECM Reprogramming Software card in slot A, turn on CONSULT-II.





B. Touch "Sub Mode".

C. Touch "Set Date".

^ If date is not correct, touch the month, day or year as needed. Then adjust it by using arrow keys. Once done, press "Save", press "Back" and go to step D.

^ If date is OK, press "Back" and go to step D.

D. Touch "Set Time".

^ If time is not correct, touch the hour, minute or AM/PM as needed. Then adjust it by using arrow keys. Once done, press "Save", press "Back" and go to step 4.

^ If time is OK, press "Back" and go to step 4.

4. Set the Ethernet (IP) Address between the ASIST PC and CONSULT-II as follows:

NOTE:
If your ASIST terminal has been used to perform ECM Reprogramming before, you may skip steps "A" through "J" below and proceed to step 5.

If you are unsure whether your ASIST terminal has been already set up for ECM Reprogramming, proceed to step "A" below.

A. On the ASIST PC, click "START", "PROGRAMS" and "MS-DOS".





B. When the MS-DOS Prompt window appears, after C:\WINDOWS> type: winipcfg (see Figure 3).





C. Click "ENTER". The "IP Configuration" window will display the IP Address and Subnet Mask (see Figure 4).

D. On CONSULT-II touch "SUB MODE", then touch "CONFIGURE ETHERNET".

E. Compare the IP Address on the ASIST PC with the Address on the Configure Ethernet screen of CONSULT-II.

^ If the first three sets of numbers of the CONSULT-II Address match the IP Address on the ASIST PC (as noted in step 4C above) proceed with step 41 below.

^ If the first three sets of numbers of the CONSULT-II Address do not match the IP Address on the ASIST PC, proceed with step 4F below.





F. Touch the Address number on the CONSULT-II screen (titled "Configure Ethernet"). A numeric keypad will appear (see Figure 5).

NOTE:
The IP Address for the ASIST PC you are working on will be different from the Address shown in Figure 5.

G. Use the key pad to set the CONSULT-II Address to match the ASIST PC IP Address with the exception that the CONSULT-II Address number ends with 176.

H. Touch "SAVE" and then press "COPY" to print the Address for future reference.

I. Turn off CONSULT-II to allow the new Address to be saved in memory.

J. On the ASIST PC close the "IP Configuration" window, close the "MS-DOS Prompt" window, then proceed with step 5.





5. Launch ASIST. From the ASIST PC main menu screen, select "CONSULT UTILITIES" (see Figure 6).





6. From the "CONSULT UTILITIES" screen, select "ECM DATA" (see Figure 7).





7. The "ECM DATA REPROGRAMMING" screen will be displayed (see Figure 8):

NOTE:
^ This is a special ECM reprogram and the following steps are used FOR THIS INCIDENT ONLY!

^ An ECM ID CODE must be entered to get the Reprogramming data from ASIST.

^ This is different from the typical ECM Reprogramming procedures now in use.

^ The general procedure for most other incidents will remain as usual (i.e., enter Model Year and Model to look up ECM data in ASIST).

A. Click on the Key Pad button (see Figure 8).





B. Using the digit keys on the keypad (see Figure 9), enter the correct ECM ID Code from Chart A in the Bulletin.

C. Then click the "Continue" button on the keypad.





D. From the ECM Data Reprogramming screen (see Figure 10), write down the "To" part number (like 23710-*****) on your screen that applies to your vehicle.

E. Click the "Continue" button on the ECM Data Reprogramming screen (see Figure 10) to proceed to CONSULT-II setup.

8. Turn on CONSULT-II as follows to access the file transfer mode:





A. While pressing on the CONSULT-II screen with your thumb, quickly depress and release the ON/OFF switch (see Figure 11).

NOTE:
A double-beep will sound after the ON/OFF switch is quickly depressed and released Release your thumb from the screen after a double-beep sound is heard.





B. Select "Transfer files via Lan" (see Figure 12). Set the CONSULT-II unit down for now.

NOTE:
If you accidentally choose a menu option other than "Transfer Files via Lan", turn CONSULT-II off and restart it according to step 8A above.

9. On ASIST, make sure the Ethernet (IP) Address (for CONSULT-II) displayed in the "Change IP Address" box is the same number you printed in step 4H, then select "Continue".

NOTE:
If the Ethernet (IP) Address (for CONSULT-II) displayed in the "Change IP Address" box is not correct, turn CONSULT-II off and return to step 4 in this bulletin.





10. Data transfer will take about 1 minute and the progress of the transfer is displayed on the ASIST PC screen (see Figure 13). Wait until the data transfer is complete (see CAUTION, below).





CAUTION:
DO NOT DISCONNECT THE ETERNET CABLE UNTIL "COMPLETE" IS DISPLAYED AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 14. If the cable is disconnected before "Complete" is displayed you MUST restart the download procedure. Otherwise ECM damage can occur.

If the cable is disconnected during the transfer; close ASIST, push "Control/Alt/Delete" and select End task. Then return to step 5.

11. When transfer is complete select the "Main Menu" button on ASIST. Turn off CONSULT-II and disconnect the AC power cord and the Ethernet cable from CONSULT-II.

Install ECM Reprogramming data into the vehicle ECM from CONSULT-II

CAUTION:
Perform this operation in three segments. DO NOT SKIP any of these segments.

^ Confirm the vehicle and CONSULT-II battery voltage (blue card).

^ ECM Reprogramming (orange card).

^ ECM Reprogram Confirmation.

Confirm the vehicle and CONSULT II battery voltage.

12. Confirm the vehicle's ignition switch is "OFF".

13. Firmly connect the CONSULT-II cable to the vehicle.





14. Remove the ECM Reprogramming card from slot A of CONSULT-II and install the Diagnostics (blue) card into slot A (see Figure 15).

CAUTION:
Do not use slot B.





15. Turn the ignition switch "ON" (do not start the engine). Press CONSULT-II's ON button if it does not turn on automatically with the ignition switch (see Figure 16).

16. Press "SUB MODE" and select "BATTERY CHARGE".





17. Refer to Figure 17. The vehicle battery voltage is "Charger Input". "Battery Voltage" is CONSULT-II's battery voltage.

^ If the vehicle battery voltage ("Charger Input") is less than 11 volts, charge it properly/replace it before proceeding with ECM Reprogramming.

^ If CONSULT-II's battery ("Battery Voltage") is less than 8 volts, disconnect CONSULT-II and charge its battery before proceeding with ECM Reprogramming.

^ If the batteries are within specification, proceed to step 18.

ECM Reprogramming.

18. Turn the vehicle's ignition switch "OFF" and CONSULT-II off.





19. Remove the Diagnostics (blue) card from slot A of CONSULT-II and install the ECM Reprogramming card (orange) into slot A (see Figure 18).

CAUTION:
Do not use slot B.





20. Make sure the DLC-II cable is still firmly plugged into the vehicle harness (see CAUTION below). Turn the ignition switch "ON" (do not start the engine). CONSULT-II will turn on automatically (see Figure 19).

NOTE:
ALL Reprogramming operations are done with the DLC-II cable ONLY.

21. Confirm that all electrical loads (except for the ignition) such as headlights, defroster, A/C, Audio (radio), cellular telephone (if applicable) are "OFF".

CAUTION:
Do not unplug CONSULT-II from the vehicle while Reprogramming ECM. Do not attempt ECM reprogramming with any vehicle electrical loads "ON" except for the ignition. ECM damage can occur.





22. Roll down the driver's window part way, exit the vehicle, close the door and hang the CONSULT-II unit on the outside of the window (see Figure 20).





23. Press "CHECK CURRENT ECM P/N" to confirm the ECM part number on the vehicle to be reprogrammed (see Figure 21).

NOTE:
This is the ECM part number BEFORE Reprogramming.

24. Press "COPY" to print the current ECM part number for future reference. Then press "BACK" to return to the main menu.

25. Press "INITIATE ECM REPROGRAM" to display the available ECM data in the card.





26. Select the correct ECM program (the number you wrote down in step 7D, in this procedure) to install from the choices on the CONSULT-II screen (see Figure 22).





27. The "REPROGRAM START" window should appear (see Figure 23).

NOTE:
Refer to the ECM Reprogramming Software Operations Manual for instructions on error messages.





28. Press "START". After a moment the window shown in Figure 24 will appear. CONSULT-II will now turn off its screen backlight and reprogram the ECM.

NOTE:
This process will take from 10 to 20 minutes. When the Reprogramming is complete, CONSULT-II will "beep", turn the screen backlight back on and automatically print out a report.

CAUTION:
Leave the vehicle and the CONSULT-II unit undisturbed until Reprogramming is complete.

CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II prints "REPROGRAMMING UNEXPECTEDLY TERMINATED"

A. Turn the ignition key "OFF", turn CONSULT-II "OFF" and DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE VEHICLE BATTERY (Do not allow the vehicle to be powered up with the damaged ECM installed).
B. Remove the damaged ECM from the vehicle.
C. Attach the CONSULT-II printout to the repair order for future reference.
D. Replace the damaged ECM and return to step 5 in this procedure.





29. Once ECM Reprogramming is done, CONSULT II will print out a report (see Figure 25). Attach this to the repair order for future reference.

30. Press "END" to return to the main menu. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition switch "OFF" and CONSULT-II off. Disconnect CONSULT-II from the vehicle.

31. Wait more than 10 seconds, then turn the ignition switch "ON" for 1 second. Then, turn the ignition switch "OFF" again for 10 seconds.





32. Repeat step 32 for a total of three times (see Figure 26). This will reset ECM "self learned" values.

ECM Reprogram Confirmation.

33. Start the engine and confirm it is operating normally.