Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Unsuccessful Programming Recovery
If programming a control module is not successful, perform the following procedure:
- Verify the control module, data link connector and programming tool connections are secure and the tool software is up to date.
- Perform the SPS function: K69 Transfer Case Control Module - Programming
Verify the control module programming is successful.
- If the programming is not successful
- Disconnect the battery.
- Wait 60 s before proceeding to the next step.
- Connect the battery.
- Perform the SPS function: K69 Transfer Case Control Module - Programming
- If the programming is not successful - Replace the component: K69 Transfer Case Control Module
- Go to next step: If the programming is successful
- Select Serial Data Authentication Configuration button (located to the left of the SPS supported controllers list or to the bottom right of the Techline Connect) and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Perform the SPS function: K69 Transfer Case Control Module - Setup
- If the programming is not successful - Replace the component: A16 Transfer Case Four Wheel Drive Actuator
Perform the SPS function: K69 Transfer Case Control Module - Setup
- Go to next step: If the procedure was successful
- If the programming is not successful - Replace the component: A16 Transfer Case Four Wheel Drive Actuator
- Perform the scan tool function: Range Actuator Learn
Refer to: Transfer Case Range Actuator Learn
- All OK.
- Go to next step: If the programming is successful
- Select Serial Data Authentication Configuration button (located to the left of the SPS supported controllers list or to the bottom right of the Techline Connect) and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Perform the SPS function: K69 Transfer Case Control Module - Setup
- Clear DTCs after programming is complete. Clearing powertrain DTCs will set the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) system status indicators to No.
- Perform the scan tool function: Range Actuator Learn
Refer to: Transfer Case Range Actuator Learn
- All OK.
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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.
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