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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2016IMPALA LS, 3.6L ENG VIN NREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOMMUNICATION DEVICESPROGRAMMING AND SETUP - ALL SYSTEMSREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTELEMATICS COMMUNICATION INTERFACE CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING AND SETUPREPLACE AND PROGRAM CONTROL MODULE OR REPROGRAM CONTROL MODULE
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Replace and Program Control Module or Reprogram Control Module
2016 Chevrolet Impala LS, 3.6L Eng VIN NSECTION Replace and Program Control Module or Reprogram Control Module
To program a replacement or an existing control module, perform the following procedure:
- Install EL-49642 SPS programming support tool.
- Access the Service Programming System (SPS) and follow the on-screen instructions.NOTE:
- Due to a change in SPS you must select 'Reprogram ECU', for Telematics Communication Interface Control Module Programming from the Selected Programming Process even if the unit is being replaced.
- If 'Replace and Program ECU' is selected the Telematics Communication Interface Control Module will not be listed in the Supported Controllers screen. You must go back and select 'Reprogram ECU'.
- In the SPS Supported Controllers screen, select Telematics Communication Interface Control Module Programming and Service Activation and follow the on-screen instructions.
- At the end of programming, choose the "Clear All DTCs" function on the SPS screen.
- After Telematics Communication Interface Control Module Programming and Service Activation, if the vehicle is equipped with RPO VV4, on the Supported Controllers screen select Telematics Communication Interface Control Module Wi-Fi Enable (Gen 10 only) Programming and follow the on-screen instructions.NOTE: The Wi-Fi Enable step must be performed AFTER the Programming and Service Activation step or Wi-Fi will not function. If Programming and Service Activation step is performed after the Wi-Fi Enable step, Wi-Fi will be disabled.
- Press the OnStar® Blue Button to call OnStar® and have the system activated. If the customer refused OnStar® services (terms and conditions) and the vehicle is equipped with RPO VV4 have the OnStar® consultant turn off the Wi-Fi demo message that occurs after every ignition on event.
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When to See a Mechanic
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.