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well as to reprogram adaptive data of certain components after making repairs or
replacements.
NOTE
The programming function applies only when the vehicle is connected with a VCMI
device, which serves as a PassThru interface to establish communication with and
transfer data to the vehicle's ECU.
Available programming or coding operations vary by test vehicle. Only the available
operations display in the tablet menu.
There are two general types of programming operations:
A. Coding also known as Teach-in Program, or Component Adaptation, is used to
reprogram adaptive data for vehicle control modules after repairs or replacements
of vehicle parts.
B. Reprogramming downloads the latest version of software from the online server
database through Internet access (this procedure is done automatically when the
tablet is connected to the Internet, so there is no need to check for software updates
yourself), and reprograms the newest version into the vehicle's ECU.
NOTE
Ensure that the tablet is connected to the Internet before applying the ECU programming
function, so that the tablet is able to obtain access to the vehicle manufacturer's server
for update service.
Selecting the Programming or Coding function opens a menu of operation options that
varies by vehicle make and model. Selecting a menu option either displays a
programming interface or opens another menu of additional choices. Follow all screen
instructions while performing the programming or coding operations. How and what
information is presented on the screen vary by the type of operation being performed.
4.10.1 Coding
The main section of the Coding screen displays a list of vehicle components and the
coding information that mainly consists of two parts: