Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
pack/star connector with four (4) incoming wires (Figure 1, Number 1). These splice packs are located to the left of the BCM (Body Control
Module). The splice packs/star connectors are stand alone and do not plug into the BCM. The BCM is located behind the passenger floor access
panel.
To install Kent-Moore Tool J 42236-A, both splice pack/star connector shorting bars need to be removed from the splice pack/star connector
(Figure 2, Number 2). This is done by squeezing both ends of the shorting bar and pulling it away from the splice pack (Figure 2, Number 1).
The splice packs/star connectors may have to be removed from their mounting pins to install Kent-Moore Tool J 42236-A. The splice packs/star
connectors must be visually checked to ensure the proper cable from Kent-Moore Tool J 42236-A is installed on the correct splice pack/star
connector.
3.
Ensure toggle switch on Kent-Moore Tool J 42236-A is in the Star Connector Number 1 position.
4.
Turn the selector button on Kent-Moore Tool J 42236-A to the "B" mode.
5.
Reprogram the PCM by following normal PCM reprogramming procedures.
6.
Disconnect Tool J 42236-A and reinstall both shorting bars back on to the splice packs.
7.
To ensure the vehicle is not returned to the owner with stored trouble codes, check all vehicle modules for trouble codes. Refer to the Service
Manual to correct trouble codes that may have been recorded prior to reprogramming and are still present. Any trouble codes that may appear after
the reprogramming procedure must also be diagnosed using the Service Manual.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Labor Time
J-6355
0.7 hr
