Service Programming Methods

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Service Programming Methods
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The 4 methods of programming a control module and the proper tools for each method are as follows:

  • Remote Programming:
    • The Tech 2 or other scan tool, Techline Terminal or a personal computer equipped with General Motors Corporation authorized Programming software - The Tech 2 or other scan tool is used as an interface between the vehicle and the Techline Terminal or a personal computer.
    • The control module is installed in the vehicle
  • Pass Thru Programming:
    • The Tech 2 or other scan tool, Techline Terminal or a personal computer equipped with General Motors Corporation authorized programming software - The Tech 2 or other scan tool is used as an interface between the vehicle and the Techline Terminal or a personal computer.
    • The control module is installed in the vehicle.
  • Off-Board Remote Programming, vehicle NOT available:
    • The Tech 2 or other scan tool, off-board programming adapter (OBPA), Techline Terminal or a personal computer equipped with General Motors Corporation authorized programming software - The Tech 2 or other scan tool is used as an interface between the vehicle and the Techline Terminal or a personal computer.
    • The control module is NOT installed in a vehicle
  • Off-Board Pass Thru Programming
  • The Tech 2 or other scan tool, off-board programming adapter (OBPA), Techline Terminal or a personal computer equipped with General Motors Corporation authorized programming software - The Tech 2 or other scan tool is used as an interface between the vehicle and the Techline Terminal or a personal computer.
  • The control module is NOT installed in a vehicle

All 4 methods may not be available for every vehicle.

For information on programming a control module using one of the methods listed above. For 4.3L, refer to REMOTE PROGRAMMING or PASS-THRU PROGRAMMING or OFF-BOARD PROGRAMMING or OFF-BOARD PASS-THRU PROGRAMMING .

For 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L, refer to REMOTE PROGRAMMING or PASS-THRU PROGRAMMING or OFF-BOARD REMOTE PROGRAMMING or OFF-BOARD PASS-THRU PROGRAMMING .

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