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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2025EQUINOX RS, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 55 (PROGRAMMING AND SETUP - ALL SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSK71 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE OR Q8 CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY: PROGRAMMING AND SETUP (6T40 (MNH, MNK) OR 6T45 (MHG))UNSUCCESSFUL PROGRAMMING RECOVERY
2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS, FWD
Unsuccessful Programming Recovery
2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS, FWDSECTION Unsuccessful Programming Recovery
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If programming a control module is not successful, perform the following procedure:
- Verify the control module, data link connector and programming tool connections are secure and the tool software is up to date.
- Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
- Access SPS and follow the on-screen instructions for the control module: K71 Transmission Control Module or Q8 Control Solenoid Valve Assembly
- Select: Programming
Verify the control module programming is successful.
- If the programming is not successful
- Ignition/Vehicle - Off - For greater than 1 min
- Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
- Access SPS and follow the on-screen instructions for the control module: Q8 Control Solenoid Valve Assembly or K71 Transmission Control Module
- Select: Programming
- If the programming is not successful - Replace the component: Q8 Control Solenoid Valve Assembly
- Go to next step: If the programming is successful
- Select: Setup
- All OK.
- Go to next step: If the programming is successful
- Select: Setup
- All OK.
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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.