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What Is Programming?
I-CAR · April 13, 2018
Summary
This article explains that programming is the process of loading coded instructions into a vehicle module to enable communication and functionality. It highlights that many modern electronic components, including tail lamps, require programming upon replacement, and that this process is not included in standard calibration searches.
What to do on the job
Always research OEM repair procedures before replacing a module to determine if data must be downloaded from the old module before it is disconnected.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the labor and sublet costs associated with module programming on estimates and supplements. It serves as authoritative proof that replacing electronic components is not a simple 'plug-and-play' operation and often requires specialized programming that is distinct from standard calibration.
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