Vortech GM 5.3L/6.2L Light Truck/SUV - 2007-2008 User Manual

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P/N: 4GL020-018

©2008 Vortech Engineering, LLC

All Rights Reserved, Intl. Copr. Secured

11NOV08 GM Trk/H2(4GL..018v2.0)

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15. REFLASH COMPUTER

Fig. 15-a

ESCAPE

ENTER

OR

SELECT

ARROWKEYS

NOTE: • All vehicles equipped with On-star that have aftermarket

stereos will experience problems with the ability to re-

program the vehicle’s ECM. It is necessary to disconnect

the aftermarket stereo from the factory wiring harness

before continuing with the programming procedure.

• Do not disturb the cable or turn the ignition off during this

time. If the programming is disrupted, the computer will

not start or run your vehicle!

IMPORTANT! To ensure trouble-free programming of your vehicle’s computer:

• Locate “exterior” fuse panel and remove Qty 1 INFO, Qty 1 RADIO and Qty 1RADIO AMP labeled fuses.

• Turn off all accessories and close doors to prevent unnecessary drain on the battery.

• Do not attempt to program your vehicle while a battery charger is connected.

• Improper battery voltage will result in failure of the programming process.

• Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the ignition during programming.

A. Reconnect the battery.

B. Locate the vehicle’s OBD2 connector located

in the lower left hand corner of the dash on the

driver’s side of the vehicle.

C. Attach the OBD2 connector from the Flash tool

that is provided in the kit to the vehicle’s OBD2

port. Make sure this connector is seated all the

way in the vehicle’s OBD2 port. You don’t want

this connector to disconnect during program-

ming or damage may occur to the vehicle’s

ECM.

D. The Reflash tool should power up and display

three parameters.

• Performance tune

• Diagnostics

• Options

E. Select “performance tune” and press the enter

button in the middle of the arrow keys.

F. Read the disclaimer entirely, then select agree

and press ENTER.

G. At this point please read the screen displayed

on the reflash tool. If you have any questions,

either refer to the manual that is provided with

the reflash tool or contact our service depart-

ment for futther assistance.

H. Turn the ignition on (do not start the vehicle).

Set the parking brake and press the ENTER

button to continue.

I. SELECT TUNE will be displayed at the top of

the screen. Use the arrow keys to select the

appropriate tune for your vehicle and press the

ENTER button. You will have a choice.

J. Continue to follow the screen and when finished

unplug the reflash tool form the vehicles OBD2

port.

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