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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2016IMPALA LS, 3.6L ENG VIN NREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOMMUNICATION DEVICESPROGRAMMING AND SETUP - ALL SYSTEMSREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING AND SETUPUNSUCCESSFUL PROGRAMMING RECOVERY
2016 Chevrolet Impala LS, 3.6L Eng VIN N

Unsuccessful Programming Recovery

2016 Chevrolet Impala LS, 3.6L Eng VIN NSECTION Unsuccessful Programming Recovery

In the event of an interrupted or unsuccessful programming event, perform the following steps:

  1. Ignition ON. Ensure the control module, DLC and programming tool connections are secure and the SPS software is up to date.
    NOTE: If USB programming was interrupted, a 5 minute recovery time period may be necessary before the software will reinitialize. Wait 3 minutes with the ignition OFF, all access doors closed and all vehicle systems OFF. Upon restarting the USB portion of the programming, the display will show a countdown timer for up to 5 minutes before proceeding with the USB File Transfer.
  2. Verify the control module can be reprogrammed.
    • If the control module cannot be reprogrammed 
    1. Ignition OFF, all access doors closed, all vehicle systems OFF for one minute, ignition ON.
    2. Verify the control module can be reprogrammed.
      • If the control module cannot be reprogrammed, replace the control module.
      • If the control module can be reprogrammed.
    3. All OK.
    • If the control module can be reprogrammed 
  3. All OK.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.