Can a used electric power steering rack be reprogrammed
Vehicle was in accident body shop replaced electric steering rack with a used unit, now has a code in front view camera module U0131-00 Lost communication with power steering control module. My question is can a used rack be reprogrammed to another vehicle?
This may provide some info.. gm-techlink.com/?p=11221
On that year Silverado you will need to install & program a new rack and pinion
These components should be able to be mated per re-initialization and or coding. if you do run into an issue with coding then contact your local locksmith with virginizing or cloning capabilities. to clone from the old module to the new.
This particular vehicle will need a new steering rack...
Some models you need to retrieve parameter data and download to the new module to be installed. Some can be done with Replace and Reprogram routine. but others does not accept second hand modules, since the place where the data is to be written can not have old data, or another vehicle parameters. Only with GM SPS can try to see if this will go. Otherwise, New Rack needed. As told by another…
Unfortunately, Benjamin is right I wouldn't recommend this on global architect models we have several fleets of 2016 throw 2020 with the some gm models and have tried with wins and misses. It's more of judgment call in different cases.
Yes it will program. However the VIN will never be correct and you will have configuration error codes and limited steering functionality. Like everyone has said, only a new rack will work.
Even though you need a new rack, check the powers, grounds and CAN lines to the rack. Even a used one should still communicate unless it's also garbage which is a good possibility. I guess all I'm saying is verify your wiring to the rack to avoid confusion when you put in the new rack and it's still no comm because of a broken wire or blown fuse.
Rich, I have a tool that I am testing that will allow programming of GM Global A PCM, TCM and EPS. I have not come to a solid conclusion on EPS yet but it is promising. I have been able to reprogram a E39 PCM in an Equinox. I have not had opportunity to try the EPS yet. Maybe I can send you the tool and you can try it. Contact me at … if interested. It would be best if there is a…
Thanks for all the replies was not successful at reprogramming used rack, Body shop is going to install a new rack & bring it back for programming. Will update when finished