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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2025EQUINOX ACTIV, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISGENERAL INFORMATIONRESET PROCEDURESPROGRAMMING AND SETUP - ALL SYSTEMSREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSK71 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE: PROGRAMMING AND SETUP (VT40 (MRQ))REPROGRAM CONTROL MODULE AFTER TRANSMISSION REPAIR/REPLACEMENT
2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV, 4WD

Reprogram Control Module after Transmission Repair/Replacement

2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV, 4WDSECTION Reprogram Control Module after Transmission Repair/Replacement

To program an existing K71 Transmission Control Module, after a transmission repair/replacement, perform the following procedure:

  1. Install EL-49642  SPS programming support tool.
  2. Access the Service Programming System (SPS) and follow the on-screen instructions.
  3. Perform one of the following SPS Programming functions:
      NOTE:

      If both controller options below are listed, select K71 Transmission Control Module

    • K20/K71 Engine and Transmission Control Modules and follow the on-screen instructions
    • K71 Transmission Control Module and follow on-screen instructions.
  4. Perform the Refresh Characterization Data at the MCVM Characterization procedure, follow the on-screen instructions.
  5. Perform the Vehicle Setup, follow the on screen instructions.
  6. With a scan tool, clear DTCs from the K71 Transmission Control Module.
  7. Ignition OFF, allow vehicle systems to power down.
    NOTE:

    If may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.

  8. Perform the Transmission Adaptive Pressure Reset. Follow the on-screen instructions.
    NOTE:

    If the transmission fluid temperature is not between 75°C (167°F) and 85°C (185°F) the scan tool will not allow the procedure to be performed.

  9. Ignition OFF for 2 minutes.
  10. All OK.
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