Lucerne V6-3.8L VIN 2 (2006)
data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this program is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you
are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this program.
Parts Information
No parts are required for this program.
Service Procedure
Communication Errors When Attempting to Set Up the SDM
If the part number (End Model Part Number), which is read out via the Tech 2(R) is one of the part numbers listed below, do not perform this field
action bulletin. The SDM contains software that does not require an update. Do not replace the SDM.
The Tech 2(R) screen will display an "End Model Part Number" to verify against the part numbers below.
The attached is a sample navigation path utilizing a Pontiac Grand Prix as an example.
Example Navigation Path
Diagnostics » (6) 2006 » Passenger Car » (2) Pontiac » W » vehicle Control Systems » (2) Pontiac » W » (4) 3.8L V6 L32 » Computer/Integrating
Systems » CJ2 Dual Zone HVAC, Auto » Module ID Information » Supplemental Inflatable Restraint » Supplemental Inflatable Restraint »
Module Information 1 ».
Using the above navigation, refer to the part numbers shown.
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If the SDM has one of the following part number listed, DO NOT use the Tech 2(R) update or replace the SDM. No further diagnosis or
repairs are needed. These SDMs contain software that is unaffected.
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If the SDM does not have one of the part numbers, use the Tech 2(R) to update the SDM. Refer to the service procedure in this bulletin .
Important:
Use Tech2(R) version, 27.012 to reprogram the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) on or before March 2, 2008. After March 2,
2008, use version 28.002. A TISWEB SPS programming event is not required. If Tech 2(R) version 27.012 is required, refer to the
instructions below. Refer to the service procedure for SDM calibration instructions.
1.
Go to TIS2WEB.
2.
Select Tech 2(R) Software Download (SWDL).
3.
Once in SWDL, select "Custom" from the "Update Mode" selection, and then select "Next:".
4.
From the "Select Applications" screen, scroll to the "North American Operations" folder.
5.
Double click on "27.012-32MB" and highlight the desired language for download.
