Safety Warning
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.
Flash Code Procedure
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Flash Code Procedure
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- Ensure passenger front seat is empty. Install scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC), located under left side of instrument panel.
- Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, request PPS to flash DTC's. When PPS receives a valid request to flash DTC's PPS will do the following:
- Illuminate both PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF indicators, located on inside rear view mirror, for one second.
- Turn off both PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF indicators for one second.
- Flash the first digit of DTC using the OFF indicator. Count number of flashes to determine first DTC digit.
- Flash the second digit of DTC using ON indicator. Count number of flashes to determine second DTC digit.
- When flashing procedure is initiated, PPS will flash all current and history DTC's. After all DTC's have been flashed, PPS will re-flash DTC's that are stored as current DTC's. Any DTC that is not re-flashed is a history DTC.
- If flashing procedure was unsuccessful, repeat flashing procedure. Due to communication status between SDM and PPS, procedure may need to be repeated until a successful flash sequence has been achieved. Diagnose and repair applicable SIR DTC's. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION table.
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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.