Wednesday, October 30, 2013

How to Update the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado Computer Software

The 2001 Chevrolet Silverados onboard computer uses Chevrolets latest version of OBD-II software as of the 2001 model year. As Chevrolet engineers discover new ways to program the Silverado for heightened fuel efficiency and lowered emissions, Chevrolet makes software updates available to GM dealership service personnel. While it is possible to purchase a scan tool or laptop capable of performing the update, you can only download the update from General Motors servers with an operating license that only dealership service departments are allowed to purchase.

Instructions

    1

    Climb into the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado with the scan tool equipped with the latest software update download.

    2

    Plug the scan tool or laptops datalink cable into the diagnostic reader port under the drivers side of the Silverados dashboard. The port looks like a printer cable port and is a perfect mate to the end of the datalink cable. Turn the ignition to the run position with the ignition key.

    3

    Follow your specific scan tool or laptops directions for updating the Silverados OBD-II software. Perform the update per those directions.

    4

    Disconnect the datalink cable by hand. Turn the Silverados ignition off and remove the ignition key.


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