Instrument Cluster Programming Procedure "A"

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NOTE: After Hybrid Electronic Instrument Cluster (HEC) has been replaced, PCM ID MUST be reset and Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) parameter reset procedure MUST be performed. See SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE .

Perform security access for instrument cluster. See SECURITY ACCESS PROCEDURE . Using NGS tester, select PARAMETER RESET command for instrument cluster. Using NGS tester, select PARAMETER RESET command for PCM. Disconnect negative battery cable and wait 3 minutes for PCM Keep Alive Memory (KAM) to clear. Reconnect negative battery cable. Cycle ignition switch from OFF to ON position using 2 encoded ignition keys. Both PATS keys and PCM ID should be set in instrument cluster.

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