Deck 28: Module Reprogramming

Question 1

Which method can be used to reprogram an engine control module?

A) Off-board
B) On-board
C) Remote
D) Any of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A battery maintainer is used during reprogramming to ________.

A) make sure the system voltage does not drop during the reprogramming event
B) make sure the customer's radio stations are not lost
C) make sure the OBDII data is not lost
D) All of the above

Answer 2

A

Question 3

What is NOT required to reprogram a vehicle engine control module?

A) A manufacturer's scan tool
B) A good Internet connection
C) A pass-through device
D) A computer that meets minimum specifications

Answer 3

A

Question 4

SAE J2534 is a mandated specification to all automakers who sell vehicles in the United States after 2004 to ________.

A) make service information available to all who service vehicle emissions
B) have standard data link connectors
C) support reprogramming of the EEPROM
D) All of the above

Question 5

How was programming updated before 1996?

A) The instrument panel cluster (IPC) was updated.
B) A new computer had to be installed.
C) A replaceable PROM was used.
D) The control cable was replaced.

Question 6

Why is a special battery charger specified when programming?

A) Needs to be OBD/CARB approved
B) Must use a battery charger that produces little, if any, voltage fluctuations
C) Must be a low-voltage, high amperage charger
D) To be able to communicate with the J2534 unit

Question 7

What organization created the J2534 standard?

A) OBD
B) EPA
C) SAE
D) CARB

Question 8

What does a pass-through device do?

A) Used to monitor the data being transferred
B) Passes data between the Internet and the computer used to program a vehicle
C) Used between the vehicle and the scan tool
D) Used for off-board programming only

Question 9

Aftermarket programmers may create an issue of ________.

A) noncompliance
B) excessive cost to the vehicle owner
C) not being certified by EPA/CARB
D) Both A and C

Question 10

In 1996 to 2003 vehicles, the engine control modules EEPROM could usually only be reprogrammed using ________ tools.

A) J2534
B) aftermarket
C) manufacturer-specific
D) chip-removal

Question 11

The J2534 standard (2004) applies to all ________ modules and computers on the vehicle.

A) power enhancing
B) entertainment and engine control
C) transmission-related
D) emission-related

Question 12

The purpose of engine control module reprogramming is to ________.

A) update radio and navigation information
B) increase horsepower
C) load revised engine calibrations
D) gather information on driver habits

Question 13

The GM MDI and the Ford VCI are examples of ________ devices.

A) power tuning
B) pass-through
C) scan tool
D) battery charging

Question 14

Where would the automotive professional go to find information about module programming?

A) The vehicle owner's manual
B) NASTF website
C) The local dealer
D) SAE member website

Question 15

Some repair shops may choose to use ________ if they perform very few reprogramming events.

A) computer replacement
B) on-board programming
C) plug-in programmers
D) remote programming

Question 16

A vehicle has had an aftermarket tuner installed, hoping for more horsepower. What could be a result of this?

A) The increased power is a result of decreased emissions
B) The modifications is legal for off-road use
C) Horsepower is doubled
D) The emissions systems will fail testing

Question 17

A typical battery charger should not be used during programming because of ________.

A) the battery may overheat
B) possible reversed current
C) the excessive noise
D) fluctuations in voltage levels

Question 18

Which of the following would NOT be used to reprogram a 1995 or older vehicle?

A) J2534 reprogramming
B) Prom replacement
C) Flash reprogramming
D) Computer replacement

Question 19

The J2534 method of pass-through programming was mandated starting with ________ model year vehicles.

A) 1996
B) 2004
C) 2002
D) 1980