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HMI theft lock, How to remove GM HMI theft lock with GM DPS, Plus more.

Welcome, one and all.

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section for help.

Here, you will find information and files for upgrading your HMI v2 to the HMI v2.5 or replacing your HMI module with a used part.
Upgrading from HMI v2.0 to HMI v2.5 will enable Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, better SAT-NAV maps, video playback, and faster touch reaction from your touch screen.

Most of GM's electronic module car parts are security-locked to a specific car via the car's VIN number.

To install used car parts and have them functioning, you must first program your vehicle's VIN into the module.

When upgrading from the HMI v2.0 to the HMI v2.5, you must also upgrade the radio module. You can bypass the radio module upgrade by updating the firmware to v2.5 specs. (if you update the radio module firmware, you do not need to replace it)

The radio module upgrade firmware can be found below.

To get Apple Carplay to work, you will also need to replace your vehicle's double USB port with a single USB port.

See the photos below.

 

The items you will need for removing the theft lock from the HMI module:

  1. A copy of GM DPS software, preferably V4.44.

  2. My custom DPS HMI vin change file

  3. A compatible GM diagnostic interface example: VXDIAG Nano, Drew tech mongoose GM2 pro, etc. (All diagnostic interfaces that work with GM's SPS will work with GM's DPS software.

 

 

GM DPS V4.44

 

 

This file will remove the theft lock from the HMI and radio module DPS VIN Relearn file.

This is for European cars/cars that use the SilverBox Radio module.

 

 

For USA cars/cars that use the satellite radio module.

 

 

GM HMI 2.5 Activate Video In Motion, SAT-NAV In Motion, Track-Pad, Rear Camera And Climate Control Using GM DPS 

Check out this article, which demonstrates how to gain wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto for GM vehicles that use the HMI 2.5 module.

 

 

The HMI module location and USB module you will need for Apple CarPlay.

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Arbe_gtc Rookie

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Easy, from STOCK to OPC Unlimited.

Insignia A 8inch IPC

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nostra Top Member

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Hello Troy does the ECU address id is the same for European and American car ? If not how i can find for American car? thank you

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5 minutes ago, nostra said:

Hello Troy does the ECU address id is the same for European and American car ? If not how i can find for American car? thank you

Yes they are the same. You can also use gds2 “module identification “ to find out the id for the modules. 

nostra Top Member

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OK thank you

 

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Changing vin only affects module security theft protection. It shouldn’t affects other things. 

Ernestas Community Regular

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On 11/26/2021 at 10:50 AM, Arbe_gtc said:

Easy, from STOCK to OPC Unlimited.

Insignia A 8inch IPC

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2 hours ago, Ernestas said:

 

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Looks nice.

Does all the insignia IPC features shows up on that IPC, is it a strait fit? 

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19 hours ago, Ernestas said:

 

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have you the xmlfile of this instrument? can you share it?

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19 hours ago, Troy said:

Looks nice.

Does all the insignia IPC features shows up on that IPC, is it a strait fit? 

Everything works as it should. After Vin change. Of course xml had to have few lines added to make it right hand drive as it had them missing other than that plug and play. The actual fitting is bit more complicated all come back to you on that 😄

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Just now, Ernestas said:

Everything works as it should. After Vin change. Of course xml had to have few lines added to make it right hand drive as it had them missing other than that plug and play. The actual fitting is bit more complicated all come back to you on that 😄

Next step to get that fitted. (I know it needs top plastic to be replaced but I paid 20£for that so..)

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19 minutes ago, Ernestas said:

Everything works as it should. After Vin change. Of course xml had to have few lines added to make it right hand drive as it had them missing other than that plug and play. The actual fitting is bit more complicated all come back to you on that 😄

I installed this IPC stateside in a Cadillac ATS, a lot of cutting was involved but worth it. Also did the HUD conversion since it had the HUD port on the back, wiring is very easy once you find the connectors.

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Do you have hud wiring diagram?

15 minutes ago, crakavelli said:

I installed this IPC stateside in a Cadillac ATS, a lot of cutting was involved but worth it. Also did the HUD conversion since it had the HUD port on the back, wiring is very easy once you find the connectors.

Do you have hud wiring diagram?

Adam Krasuski Apprentice

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Hello. I want retrofit Opel Insignia  My14 from  HMI 2,0 to HMI 2,5. HMI 2,5  is from Opel Mokka PN 84156702. I was try to change VIN  number in HMI via  gm DPS  and   vin CHANGE.zip  file from Troy. The  programing was Successfull but i still have  Thief Protection and  old VIN in HMI. I add program Log from programing. Do you have any sugestion what I doing  wrong?Do you know  wher is  stored Vin number  in HMI ? ( D70F... , Gl512... , MCIMX...) THX.

 

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You have to get new relearn zip as old one only works for 2.0 hmi.

dmyo Enthusiast

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On 2/17/2022 at 9:48 PM, Adam Krasuski said:

Hello. I want retrofit Opel Insignia  My14 from  HMI 2,0 to HMI 2,5. HMI 2,5  is from Opel Mokka PN 84156702. I was try to change VIN  number in HMI via  gm DPS  and   vin CHANGE.zip  file from Troy. The  programing was Successfull but i still have  Thief Protection and  old VIN in HMI. I add program Log from programing. Do you have any sugestion what I doing  wrong?Do you know  wher is  stored Vin number  in HMI ? ( D70F... , Gl512... , MCIMX...) THX.

I got the same with GMC sierra 2015

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1 hour ago, dmyo said:

I got the same with GMC sierra 2015

 

Activating vin relearn in the HMI using that file is sometimes temperamental.

I don't know why.

The HMI is a picky module, which relies on the BCM module for various commands before it carries out a request.

Try setting DPS to repeat the common 5 times.

Try turning off car, open car door, close car door then wait 3 minutes.

 

You can also use this file to relearn both the HMI2, HMI2.5 and radio module without that issue.

 

For USA cars 

 

For European cars 

 

 

 

 

 

Mohammadazmi9antar Rising Star

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Thank you so much for this my friend. I have a 2015 Cadillac srx I replaced the HMI module because ththe screen went black. Now it's working but it says theft locked so do I use the vin relearn file only to relearn it right? Dealer can't do anything so do I know need to dps connector to be able to connect the module and relearning the vin? I have a satalite device but i only replaced the hmi. What do I have to do? Mine looks like this 

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Troy Grand Master

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16 hours ago, Mohammadazmi9antar said:

Thank you so much for this my friend. I have a 2015 Cadillac srx I replaced the HMI module because ththe screen went black. Now it's working but it says theft locked so do I use the vin relearn file only to relearn it right? Dealer can't do anything so do I know need to dps connector to be able to connect the module and relearning the vin? I have a satalite device but i only replaced the hmi. What do I have to do? Mine looks like this 

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Hi, if you have the satellite radio module and you want to remove the theft lock from the HMI module, you will need to use this file below.

 

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17 minutes ago, AlienGius said:

Hi, I need to replace an Opel Mokka HMI 2.5, do I have to have access to SPS to carry out this procedure? I have installed DPS. In case could you provide me with the .xml file?

Hi, you can use this file to unlock your used HMI module. The DPS file will remove the theft lock from the HMI and radio module.

You don't need SPS access for the removal of the theft lock.

 

Mohammadazmi9antar Rising Star

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My friend thank youfor replying. So if i dont need sps to remove theft lock and just use your file, then what does sps allow me to do? I thought it gives me access to all modules programming?

On gm website sps is $40 for one vin. I'm I not understanding something right 

Carfixr1977 Rising Star

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Hi Troy,

Do you have Vin Edit software for this radio?

Thanks

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Troy Grand Master

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5 hours ago, Carfixr1977 said:

Hi Troy,

Do you have Vin Edit software for this radio?

Thanks

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Hi, no I don't.

 

Carfixr1977 Rising Star

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Hi Troy,

 

 

Do you know if the Soic 8 is the eeprom or is the Vin on the micro. Thanks

 

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Troy Grand Master

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5 hours ago, Carfixr1977 said:

Hi Troy,

 

 

Do you know if the Soic 8 is the eeprom or is the Vin on the micro. Thanks

 

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Which specs module is that circuit board from?

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2016 Chevy Impala Radio Part# 22924536 Fujitsu Ten Limited.

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