PCM- Smart Cable Programming Procedures
99-005May 11, 1999
*Applies To:
1996 and Later Passports*
Updating the Passport PCM
*(Supersedes 99-005 dated February 2, 1999, which was sent only to dealers who participated in the Smart Cable pilot test programs.)*
The procedures in this service bulletin will be used end referenced in other service bulletins.
PCMs (powertrain control modules) in 1996 and later Passports are programmable. The tool used to reprogram (update) Passport PCMs is a portable programming device called the Smart Cable.
*When correctly programmed, the Smart Cable can read a Passport's current PCM broadcast code, decide if the code is correct, and if needed, update the PCM with another code. If the PCM broadcast code stored in the Smart Cable is different than the code needed by the PCM, you can reprogram the Smart Cable using your DCS workstation.
This bulletin describes:
^ Updating a PCM with a programmed Smart Cable
^ Reprogramming a Smart Cable if its broadcast code is different than the one needed by the PCM
^ Smart Cable diagnosis
^ Who to contact for questions or problems when using the Smart Cable*
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Refer to the bulletin for the symptom you are repairing.
Skill level: Repair Technician
REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
^ Smart Cable Kit: P/N PTS-B001
*Includes cable, box, a copy of this bulletin (99-005), and a sheet on interpreting Smart Cable LED patterns.*
^ *PC Interface Kit: P/N VET01002582*
This is the same kit used to connect the PGM Tester to the DCS computer when you update the Tester's program card. The kit includes a cable with an attached adapter.
^ *110 VAC/12 VDC Power Supply: P/N VET02001723*
This is the same power supply used by the PGM Tester.
*The PC Interface Kit and the 110 VAC/12 VDC Power Supply can be ordered through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program at 888-424-6857.
^ Dealer Communications System (DCS) CD: May 1999 or later
^ HONDANET DCS Workstation (not the master terminal)
^ PGM Tester with SN902 or later software:
The Tester can be used to retrieve PCM broadcast codes if you aren't using the Smart Cable to retrieve codes.*
*USING A PROGRAMMED SMART CABLE
NOTES:
* If the PCM broadcast code stored in the Smart Cable is different than the code needed by the PCM, go to REPROGRAMMING A SMART CABLE.*
^ If the red light (# 3) on the Smart Cable comes on or flashes at any time during the procedure, the update was not completed. Go to SMART CABLE DIAGNOSIS.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Connect the Smart Cable's large blue connector to the vehicle's DLC (data link connector). Connect the other end of the Smart Cable to the DLC port on the Smart Cable box. The green light (# 1) on the Smart Cable flashes, then glows steadily.
*NOTES:
If the yellow (# 2) and green lights flash and then glow steadily, the PCM broadcast code already matches the code in the Smart Cable. Go to steps 5.*
3. Momentarily push and release the START button on the Smart Cable to begin the PCM update. While updating the PCM, the yellow light on the Smart Cable flashes, and the green light glows steadily.
*NOTICE
To avoid permanent PCM damage, do not disconnect the Smart Cable or turn the ignition switch OFF while the yellow light is flashing.*
4. After 1 to 3 minutes, note that both the yellow and green lights glow steadily to indicate that the update is complete.
5. Disconnect the Smart Cable from the DLC.
6. If the vehicle still has the problem you tried to correct with the update, refer to the appropriate service manual or ETM for troubleshooting information.
*REPROGRAMMING A SMART CABLE
1. If not already done, load the May 1999 or later DCS CD onto your DCS workstation. Loading instructions were included in the CD's mailing. It you have questions when loading the CD, contact the HONDANET 2000 Support Center at 800-245-4343.
2. Connect the small end of the PC interface kit to the PC port on the Smart Cable box. (Some kits have a yellow label near the small end to help you identify it.)
3. Connect the PC adapter end of the PC interface kit to the 9P serial port on the DCS workstation.
NOTES:
It the workstation you're using isn't the same one used for updating PGM Tester program cards, you'll need to disconnect the interface kit from one workstation, and then connect it to the 9P serial port on the other workstation. To avoid this extra step, get a PC interface kit for each workstation.
4. Connect the 110 VAC/12 VAC power supply to the Smart Cable box and to 110 VAC power.
5. Log in to HONDANET 2000.
6. At the top of the HONDANET 2000 screen, click on Service Bay, then click on Smart Cable from the drop-down menu. This brings up the Smart Cable Welcome screen.
7. Retrieve the PCM broadcast code with the Smart Cable or the PGM Tester.
^ To retrieve the code with the Smart Cable, go to step 8.
^ To retrieve the code with the PGM Tester, go to step 14.
8. From the Smart Cable Welcome screen, click on Get ID. When the "Smart Cable is programmed to Get ID" message appears, disconnect the cable from the workstation.*
9. *Disconnect the Smart Cable from the DCS workstation, then take it to the vehicle. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and connect the Smart Cable to the vehicle's DLC.
10. When the green and yellow lights on the Smart Cable glow steadily, disconnect it from the DLC.
11. Reconnect the Smart Cable to the DCS workstation (steps 2 thru 4 above).
12. From the Smart Cable Welcome screen, click on View ID. The broadcast code needed by the PCM will be highlighted.
13. Click on the highlighted broadcast code, and follow the instructions to reprogram the Smart Cable with the broadcast code needed for the PCM update. When the Smart Cable has been reprogrammed, go to step 21.
14. Connect the Tester to the vehicle's DLC, then turn the ignition switch ON (II).
15. From the System Select menu, press 1: ENGINE
16. From the Test Mode menu, press 6: MISC TEST
17. From the MISC TEST menu, press 6: BROADCAST CODE
18. Write down the 4-digit broadcast code; you'll need it to reprogram the Smart Cable.
19. Write down the 4-digit broadcast code; you'll need it to reprogram the Smart Cable.
20. Go back to the DOS workstation. From the Smart Cable Welcome menu, click on Select.
21. Follow the instructions to reprogram the Smart Cable with the broadcast code needed for the PCM update.
22. Now that the Smart Cable is programmed to update the PCM, go to USING A PROGRAMMED SMART CABLE.*
SMART CABLE DIAGNOSIS
If the red light (# 3) on the Smart Cable came on or was flashing while updating the PCM, do this:
*1. If not already done, load the May 1999 or later DOS CD onto your DOS workstation. Loading instructions were included in the CD'S mailing.*
2. Disconnect the Smart Cable from the vehicle's DLC.
*3. Connect the Smart Cable to the DOS workstation (see steps 2 and 3 of REPROGRAMMING A SMART CABLE).*
4. Connect the 110 VAC/12 VAC power supply to the Smart Cable box and to 110 VAC power.
*5. Log in to HONDANET 2000.
6. From the choices across the top of the HONDANET 2000 screen, click on Service Bay, and then click on Smart Cable from the drop-down menu.
7. Click on View Err at the bottom of the screen to display the problem encountered while the Smart Cable was connected to the vehicle.
SMART CABLE ASSISTANCE
For questions when loading the DCS CD, contact the HONDANET 2000 Support Center at 800-245-4343.
For questions or problems on Smart Cable hardware and Smart Cable usage, contact American Honda Special Tools at 800-345-8327.*
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