Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
16.
Disconnect and remove the StarSCAN and battery charger from the vehicle.
B. Reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module Using StarMOBILE
CAUTION:
Software for the "Bootloader" is being replaced during the first 6 seconds of the reprogramming process. If the reprogramming process is interrupted
during that time period (first 6 seconds), abort/recovery is not available and the EBC module will be permanently disabled and will require
replacement.
NOTE:
The StarMOBILE tool must be at version 8.03 or higher before this procedure can be performed. The software release level is visible in the blue
header at the top of the StarSCAN screen.
1.
Open the hood and install a battery charger. Verify that the charging rate provides approximately 13.5 volts.
2.
Use the following procedure to determine the EBC Module software part number:
a.
Connect the StarMOBILE to the vehicle data link connector and turn the ignition key to the "RUN" position.
b.
Connect the CH9410 ethernet cable to the StarMOBILE and the dealer's network drop.
c.
Power ON the StarMOBILE.
d.
From the desktop, launch the "StarMOBILE Desktop Client" software.
e.
Select "NEXT" twice.
f.
From the on-screen list, choose the StarMOBILE that is being used and then press "NEXT" once and then press the "FINISH" button.
g.
From the StarMOBILE "Home" Screen, select "ECU View".
h.
From the StarMOBILE "ECU View" Screen, select "ABS Antilock Brakes" from the on-screen list of modules.
i.
Select "More Options".
j.
Select "ECU Flash".
k.
Record the old EBC module "Part Number" displayed at the end of the "Resident flash file for" statement near the top of "Flash ABS"
screen for later reference.
3.
Select "Browse for New File" and follow the on-screen instructions.
4.
If the newly downloaded flash file "Part Number" in the StarSCAN is:
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the same as the number recorded in Step 2k, then the EBC module is up to date. No further action is required. Turn off and disconnect the
battery charger. Then disconnect the StarMOBILE from the vehicle.
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different than the number recorded in Step 2k, the EBC module requires updating. Continue with Step 5 of this procedure.
5.
Highlight the calibration and then select "Download to Client".
6.
Select "Close" after the download is complete and record the newly downloaded file part number.
7.
Select "Manage Files".
8.
Highlight the calibration recorded in Step 6.
9.
Select "Copy to SM Devise" and follow the on-screen instructions.
10.
Close the StarMOBILE desktop application after the download to the scan tool is complete.
11.
Disconnect the ethernet cable from the StarMOBILE scan tool.
12. From the "System Status" screen on the StarMOBILE, press the "Exit" button.
13.
From the "Main Menu" highlight "Enter Standalone Diagnostic Mode" and press the "Select" button.
