Definition of Terms
The following are definitions of configuration terms
Module Reprogramming
Module reprogramming (also referred to as "flashing") is a scan tool process which updates the strategy/calibration in a module. Module reprogramming is automatically carried out during PMI when a later strategy/calibration is available. Module reprogramming is carried out through the vehicle DLC.
Reprogramming a module with the same level of software will not improve module operation or repair a hardware failure.
Note. Module reprogramming should be limited to circumstances where a published Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) procedure recommends doing so.
Note. A module cannot communicate with other modules on the communication network while being reprogrammed. Clear any network communication DTCs which may have been set in other modules during the reprogramming process.
Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Programming
APIM programming is a process which updates the APIM consumer interface processor (CIP) and vehicle interface processor (VIP) software. The VIP programming updates the calibration files in the portion of the APIM which interfaces with the controller area network (CAN). The CIP programming updates calibration files in the portion of the APIM which interfaces with mobile phones and other customer devices.
APIM programming uses the vehicle communication module (VCM) to read and program the VIP software through the DLC. A web-based OASIS application is used to read and program the CIP software via a universal serial bus (USB) cable between the scan tool and vehicle USB port. Both the VCM and OASIS application must be running on the scan tool during APIM programming.
Programmable Parameters
Programmable parameters are customer preference items that may be modified by the dealer via scan tool or in some cases modified by the customer following a procedure listed in the vehicle Owner's Literature. While many configuration options may exist for a module, only a few of these options are programmable parameters.
Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool Universal Serial Bus (USB) Male-A to Male-A Cable CCMUSB2-AM-AM-10 or equivalent
