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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Replace and Program Control Module With New Rear Differential Assembly
To program a replacement control module, perform the following procedure:
- Install the new rear differential assembly with new K47 Rear Drive Control Module.
- Access the Service Programming System (SPS) and follow the on-screen instructions.
- On the SPS Supported Controllers screen, select K47 Rear Drive Control Module - Prepare the Control Module for Removal and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Replace the new K47 Rear Drive Control Module with the original K47 Rear Drive Control Module.
- On the SPS Supported Controllers screen, select K47 Rear Drive Control Module - Programming and follow the on-screen instructions.
- On the SPS Supported Controllers screen, select K47 Rear Drive Control Module - Setup and follow the on-screen instructions.NOTE:
RPO G99 = Twin Clutch System
- Clear DTCs.
When replacing a rear differential assembly in a 2015 - 2017 vehicle, the service assembly will include a new K47 Rear Drive Control Module. This new K47 Rear Drive Control Module has advanced cyber security features for 2018 and newer vehicles and is incompatible with 2015 - 2017 vehicles. To ensure compatibility on 2015 - 2017 vehicles, the rear differential clutch calibrations must be extracted from the new K47 Rear Drive Control Module and programmed to the original K47 Rear Drive Control Module. The following must be performed in the specified order to ensure the calibration is successfully transferred. 2018 and newer vehicles are programmed normally, with the new module.
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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.