Removal And Installation
A new Transmission Control Modules (TCM) is supplied with generic software. When replacing a TCM, it must be programmed with vehicle specific software.
If this Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is being replaced with a new unit, use a diagnostic scan tool to perform the Flash Programming Procedure (if available). This will confirm that the module is updated to the latest applicable software level.
For remove and installation of the Transmission Control Module Assembly (TCMA). Refer to VALVE BODY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or VALVE BODY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
If this Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is being replaced with a new unit, a diagnostic scan tool MUST be used to determine if alignment of the PROXI configuration data into the new ECU is needed. If PROXI alignment is needed, follow the routine outlined in the diagnostic scan tool for PROXI Configuration Alignment under the Body Control Module (BCM) Miscellaneous Functions menu.