Terrain FWD L4-2.4L (2010)
Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T Controls - Snapshot Data Using (GDS)
INFORMATION
Bulletin No.: 10-07-30-002A
Date: June 11, 2010
Subject: Navigation Procedure for Snapshot Data Using Global Diagnostic System (GDS), Uploading Snapshot Data to Computer and E-mailing
Models:
2010-2011 Buick LaCrosse
2011 Buick Regal
2010-2011 Cadillac SRX
2010-2011 Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox
2010-2011 GMC Terrain
Attention:
For additional information about GDS and/or the snapshot feature, please review course number: 16048.26W Global Diagnostic System, at the GM
training website: www.gmtraining.com. In Canada go to: www.gmprocanada.com. You may also utilize the Help Section of GDS by clicking on the
Menu button that is on the lower left corner of the GDS screen.
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2011 model year and correct the step number referred to in the Note for Step 18. Please discard Corporate
Bulletin Number 10-07-30-002 (Section 07 - Transmission/Transaxle).
The Global Diagnostic System (GDS) and the multiple diagnostic interface (MDI) module will take the place of the Tech 2(R) on certain vehicles when
communicating and diagnosing vehicle on-board electrical systems. This diagnostic tool platform and software will be required for use with all 2010 and
later GM Global Architecture (Global A) vehicles beginning with the Chevrolet Camaro, followed by the Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Equinox, Cadillac
SRX, GMC Terrain and Buick Regal.
The following procedure is intended to show the user how to navigate to the appropriate data screen, upload a snapshot of the data to a computer and
create an e-mail of the snapshot. The procedure is written for an automatic transmission, but is similar for other data screens.
Procedure for GDS Navigating and Uploading Transmission Snapshot Data to a PC and Creating an E-mail
1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Connect the MDI to the Data Link Connector (DLC) of the vehicle.
Note
Use the USB port to make the following MDI connection:
3. Connect the MDI to a PC or laptop that has been downloaded with the GDS application from TIS2WEB.
Note
At least one Diagnostic Package must be installed on the PC to perform diagnostics.
If GDS was just installed, select: Add New Diagnostic Package and then select: a Diagnostic Package to download.
4. Click: On the GDS icon on the PC.
5. The Login Page will appear.
6. Select: A User.
7. The ID Screen will appear.
8. Select: The serial number of the MDI being used.
9. Select: Connect.
10. Verify that the system status is ready by observing for a flashing PC light icon on the MDI.
11. Select: Make, Model and Model Year, in order to build the vehicle.
12. At: The Verification step, turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
13. Click: Upload VIN, to allow the VIN to be reported to the PC.
14. Select: Next Action.
15. The Home Page will appear.
16. Select: Next.
17. The Diagnostic Screen will appear.
Note
