Programming and Relearning

1998 Cadillac Seville SLS V8-4.6L VIN YSECTION Programming and Relearning
DASH INTEGRATION MODULE (DIM)
After replacement of the Dash Integration Module, perform the following procedure.
1. Using a scan tool, perform the Set Up A New DIM Module Procedure.
2. Perform the vehicle personalization to reset the owner's desired personalization settings. Refer to Instrument Cluster, Gauges and Console.
3. Using the scan tool, set the Country Code in the DIM module to the correct country.

PROCEDURE TO SET UP A NEW DIM MODULE
1. Connect a scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
2. Under the DIM Main Menu, select Special Functions. Under the Special Functions menu, one of the choices is New DIM Module Setup.
3. The user selects one of the following:
^ New DIM Module Setup, (to continue with the procedure).
^ Exit, to go back to Special Functions menu.
4. After the user chooses New DIM Module Setup, the scan tool displays a screen as follows:
^ Do you want to set up a Body Control Module?
^ Press Yes to set up module.
^ Press No to Exit.
5. Choose Yes or No
^ If the user selects No, the scan tool displays Return to DIM Special Function Menu.
^ If the user selects Yes, the scan tool displays Now Setting Up the New Body Control Module.
6. Once complete, the scan tool displays Setting Up the New Dash Integration Module is Done.
7. To complete the procedure, select the following:
^ Done: Go to Special Functions Menu
^ EXIT: Go to Special Functions Menu

INSTRUMENT PANEL MODULE (IPM)
No programming or set up is required after replacement of the Instrument Panel Module.

REAR INTEGRATION MODULE (RIM)
After replacement of the Rear Integration Module, perform the vehicle personalization to reset the owner's desired personalization settings. Refer to Instrument Cluster, Gauges and Console.
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