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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1999SEVILLE SLS V8-4.6L VIN YREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTESTING AND INSPECTIONDASH INTEGRATION MODULE (DIM) - SET UP PROCEDURE - NEW
1999 Cadillac Seville SLS V8-4.6L VIN Y
Dash Integration Module (DIM) - Set Up Procedure - New
1999 Cadillac Seville SLS V8-4.6L VIN YSECTION Dash Integration Module (DIM) - Set Up Procedure - New
TOOLS REQUIRED
Scan Tool
1. Connect a Scan Tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. Under the DIM Main Menu, select Special Functions.
Under the Special Functions menu, one of the choices is New VIN.
4. The user selects one of the following:
^ New VIN, (to continue with the procedure).
^ Exit, to go back to Special Functions menu.
5. After the user chooses New VIN, follow the Scan Tool on screen instructions to edit VIN:
^ Press Save to save VIN information.
^ Press Done to go back to Special Functions menu.
6. Under the Special Functions menu, one of the choices is Setup SDM Serial Number in DIM.
7. The user selects one of the following:
^ Setup SDM Serial Number in DIM, (to continue with the procedure).
^ Exit, to go back to Special Functions menu.
5. After the user chooses Setup SDM Serial Number in DIM, the Scan Tool displays a screen as follows:
^ Do you want to set up a Dash Integration Module?
^ Press Yes to set up module.
^ Press No to Exit.
9. Choose Yes or No
^ If the user selects No, the Scan Tool display returns to the DIM Special Function Menu.
^ If the user selects Yes, the Scan Tool displays Initializing New Module.
10. Once complete, the Scan Tool displays Module Initialized.
11. To complete the procedure, select the following:
12. EXIT: Go to Special Functions Menu
13. Under the Special Functions menu, one of the choices is Set Options.
14. The user selects one of the following:
^ Set Options, (to continue with the procedure).
^ Exit, to go back to Special Functions menu.
15. Under the Set Options menu, The user selects one of the following:
^ Point of Sale, (to continue with the procedure) follow the Scan Tool on screen instructions to Select the Point of Sale.
^ Miscellaneous Options #1, (to continue with the procedure) follow the Scan Tool on screen instructions to Select the RPO option configuration.
^ Miscellaneous Options #2, (to continue with the procedure) follow the Scan Tool on screen instructions to Select the RPO option configuration.
^ Miscellaneous Options #3, (to continue with the procedure) follow the Scan Tool on screen instructions to Select the RPO option configuration.
^ Exit, to go back to Special Functions menu.
Scan Tool
1. Connect a Scan Tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. Under the DIM Main Menu, select Special Functions.
Under the Special Functions menu, one of the choices is New VIN.
4. The user selects one of the following:
^ New VIN, (to continue with the procedure).
^ Exit, to go back to Special Functions menu.
5. After the user chooses New VIN, follow the Scan Tool on screen instructions to edit VIN:
^ Press Save to save VIN information.
^ Press Done to go back to Special Functions menu.
6. Under the Special Functions menu, one of the choices is Setup SDM Serial Number in DIM.
7. The user selects one of the following:
^ Setup SDM Serial Number in DIM, (to continue with the procedure).
^ Exit, to go back to Special Functions menu.
5. After the user chooses Setup SDM Serial Number in DIM, the Scan Tool displays a screen as follows:
^ Do you want to set up a Dash Integration Module?
^ Press Yes to set up module.
^ Press No to Exit.
9. Choose Yes or No
^ If the user selects No, the Scan Tool display returns to the DIM Special Function Menu.
^ If the user selects Yes, the Scan Tool displays Initializing New Module.
10. Once complete, the Scan Tool displays Module Initialized.
11. To complete the procedure, select the following:
12. EXIT: Go to Special Functions Menu
13. Under the Special Functions menu, one of the choices is Set Options.
14. The user selects one of the following:
^ Set Options, (to continue with the procedure).
^ Exit, to go back to Special Functions menu.
15. Under the Set Options menu, The user selects one of the following:
^ Point of Sale, (to continue with the procedure) follow the Scan Tool on screen instructions to Select the Point of Sale.
^ Miscellaneous Options #1, (to continue with the procedure) follow the Scan Tool on screen instructions to Select the RPO option configuration.
^ Miscellaneous Options #2, (to continue with the procedure) follow the Scan Tool on screen instructions to Select the RPO option configuration.
^ Miscellaneous Options #3, (to continue with the procedure) follow the Scan Tool on screen instructions to Select the RPO option configuration.
^ Exit, to go back to Special Functions menu.
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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.