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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002MONTE CARLO V6-3.4L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRSERVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM (SPS)GENERAL INFORMATION
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E
General Information
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN ESECTION General Information
The Service Programming System (SPS) allows a technician to program a control module through the Data Link Connector (DLC). The Information transfer circuit that is used at the DLC is the same serial data circuit used by the scan tool for retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), displaying data, clearing DTCs, etc. This procedure offers the ability to install software/calibrations matched to a particular vehicle.
Most control modules have 2 types of memory. The software/calibrations reside in the flash memory. The two types of memory are listed below:
^ Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM)
This type of memory allows selected portions of memory to be programmed while other portions remain unchanged.
Certain learned values reside in the EEPROM, such as:
^ The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
^ The crankshaft variation learned position
^ The software/calibrations identification numbers
^ The control module security Information
^ Flash Read Only MemoryFlash Memory
Flash memory has increased memory storage capacity. During programming, all Information within this type of memory is erased, and then replaced with entirely new Information.
Most control modules have 2 types of memory. The software/calibrations reside in the flash memory. The two types of memory are listed below:
^ Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM)
This type of memory allows selected portions of memory to be programmed while other portions remain unchanged.
Certain learned values reside in the EEPROM, such as:
^ The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
^ The crankshaft variation learned position
^ The software/calibrations identification numbers
^ The control module security Information
^ Flash Read Only MemoryFlash Memory
Flash memory has increased memory storage capacity. During programming, all Information within this type of memory is erased, and then replaced with entirely new Information.
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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.