Technical information

the vehicles when they were built. However, some vehicles will have module types which
were superseded to a new type when a replacement part was installed (ie: EATX4
modules replaced with an EATX4A). Correctly identify these modules using DRBIII®
Standalone prior to attempting flash reprogramming.
NOTE: When instructed to turn the key to the LOCKED position, be sure that the key
is not just turned to the OFF position. The key must be rotated to the point at
which it can be removed from the ignition switch. On most vehicles the
switch is on the steering column and at this position the steering column is
LOCKED. When instructed to turn the key to the RUN position, be careful not
to turn the key past this position which may engage the starter motor. This
creates electrical noise which interferes with the flash process.
General Steps for Abort Recovery
1. Review all Tips and Techniques before continuing. Pay special attention to the section
on Preparing to Flash a controller and to the Programmable Modules section.
2. Cycle the vehicle's ignition key to the LOCKED position and back to the RUN position.
3. Reset the DRBIII® by disconnecting the vehicle cable from the DRBIII® for 4 seconds
and then reconnecting the cable.
4. Depending on where the flash session was aborted, the DRBIII® may require that the
technician identify the control module type that was being flash reprogrammed. Use
the PCM/TCM configuration table below as a guide. This step is not necessary if using
the enhanced abort recovery method.
5. After selecting the proper control module type or choosing enhanced abort recovery,
follow the prompts that are displayed on the DRBIII®.
NOTE: If an error message is displayed at this point, an incorrect module type was
most likely selected. If this occurs, start the process over.
6. If the recovery process is unsuccessful, perform the following:
a. Review the TSB/Recall notice (authorizing the flash update) and all Tips and
Techniques in this document.
b. Reboot/Restart the TechCONNECT Client.
c. "Cold Boot" the DRBIII®. (Press the MORE and YES buttons on the DRBIII® at the
same time, then press F4).
d. Start this process over from item #1. If using Disconnected Mode, the flash update
will have to be reloaded from the TechCONNECT Client or ISIS DVD.
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