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Vauxhall, Opel Insignia, Astra 1.6 SIDI A16XHT squealing noise, PCV valve, Camshaft seal noise fix.

Recently my Insignia developed a squealing noise coming from the engine bay. The noise was coming from the camshaft seal and PCV valve located in the engine rocker cover. Due to the faulty PCV valve, the car was building up a lot of vacuum in the engine, sucking air through the camshaft seal. From reading on the web, this is a known GM fault that will happen over time in the 1.6 SIDI  A16XHT engine. In the USA, GM had a service bulletin regarding this issue on the Buick Cascada, which uses the same 1.6 SIDI engine as some Astra and Insignia here in Europe. In the USA, GM replaced the rocker cover free of charge. However, folks in Europe have to pay for the replacement.
In the video below, I demonstrate the issue and the replacement process
 

 
 
 
GM bulletin
 
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FT0108A, FT0108B Unlock Vin Change, Remove The Theft Lock, Denso Ten Radio FT0108A 84691615,

This DPS file will remove the theft lock by changing the VIN in the Denso Ten Radio FT0108A, FT0108B, 84691615 that comes installed in Chevrolet Malibu, Cruz and other GM vehicles.
The file instructs the radio module to learn the VIN stored in the BCM module. This file is useful when recycling a used radio module into a GM vehicle.
This file does not work for the manufacturer Fujitsu Ten FT0108A.
This file only works for the manufacturer: Denso Ten FT0108A and FT0108B.
This file does not work on UDS GM Global-B 12-byte seed vehicles.
This file only works for GM Global-A vehicles.

Purchase from this link below.








 
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LC7F LC7S Intellilink R4 LG SilverBox Radio ASM-Receiver VIN Change UNLOCK Insignia-B Astra-K.

This DPS file will change the VIN in the LC7F and LC7S SilverBox RADIO ASM-RECEIVER that comes installed in some insignia-B, Astra-K and other GM vehicles.
The file instructs the radio module to learn the VIN that's stored in the BCM module. This file is useful for when needing to installing a used LC7F or LC7S radio module into a GM vehicle.
 

 
 
 
 
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Troll Chris White Wams GTPprix harassing CameraLoops members

A Troll who uses this username GTPprix on every GM vehicle forum and uses these email addresses [email protected][email protected][email protected] and [email protected] is using this forum and website to harass members with fake scare tactics emails. I caught this TROLL a few times and banned him. The Troll is Chris White aka Wams GTPprix from Detroit USA. His business address is 30773 Milford Road #163 New Hudson, MI 48165. He owns this website https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com
 
Chris White's personal data
Name: Christopher B White
Home address: (217 CADILLAC ST NEW HUDSON, MI 48165-9776), (13 Kensington North St, New Hudson, MI 48165 Detroit) and (7491 LAKE VISTA DR, BRIGHTON, MI 48114-7498)
Date of birth: 10/18/1987
Social security number SSN: 362-04-6543
Driving licence number Michigan State: W300115441802 (MI)
You cannot hide from me. I know everything about you. You fucked with the wrong website.
 
The Troll Chris White.


 
Chris White, aka Wams GTPprix, used to charge $500 to change the VIN in the HMI module. Since I came on the scene and showed folks how to use the GM DPS tool to do things themselves, his business has become very very slow. He now chooses to troll this website, submit copyright claims to this website's hosting provider and search CameraLoops.com member's usernames, and then send threatening emails and messages to members pretending to be working for GM. He hides behind a VPN. The Troll GTPprix should know I can still identify his location even if he uses a VPN to browse this website. This website has a tab at the bottom of the page which displays the new members. The Troll, Chris White GTPprix, copies the member's usernames, then searches the name in Google and in his website's past contacts records; if he finds an adjoining email for that username, he sends a stupid threatening email to that member pretending to be a GM employee. Chris White, aka Wams GTPprix, has been collecting a lot of folks VINs and information from his website, then using the VINs and information that he collects on his website to threaten folks who are members of CameraLoops.com. On his website's contact page, you have to input your VIN, email address, and name in order to send him a message. I bet anyone who received a threatening email from someone claiming to be a GM employee has at some point sent their name, address, email address and VIN to Chris White aka Wams GTPprix. If you receive such emails, do let us know, and kindly ignore such emails as they are sent by a TROLL named Chris White, aka Wams GTPprix from Detroit, USA. That idiot has nothing better to do with his life as he can no longer charge people $500 to change VIN in an HMI module.
You should be ashamed of yourself, Chris White, aka Wams GTPprix. You are a lame low life stupid idiot. 
 
This website and all its data is 100% safe and secure. Not even the real GM can hack this website.
GM and the haters out there will never ever remove this website from the web.
Thanks for all your support.
Troy
 
The TROLL Chris White aka Wams GTPprix contact page where he collects names, emails and VIN to make his fake GM employee threatening trick seems realistic.

 
 
The message Chris White aka Wams GTPprix sent to this website's hosting provider, trying to get this website removed from the web.

 
 
Here are copies of the emails the Troll Chris White aka Wams GTPprix is sending to CameraLoops.com members. 



 
 
My previous message to GM and its TROLLS.
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DPS VIN & PIN Change Service For General Motors Vehicle Modules

This service is for folks who need to change the VIN and the PIN in a used secondhand General Motors electronic vehicle module, which is not already listed in the downloads section.
I strive to send you a private message with the DPS VIN or PIN change file between 30 minutes to a few hours, depending on your purchasing time and where I am located at the given time.
 
DPS VIN Change Service
You will receive a DPS archive file which can be used to change the VIN in any of these modules listed below.
Supported Global-A 2 or 5 byte seed modules.
IPC: Instrument panel cluster
BCM: Body control module
EBCM: Electronic brake control module
SDM: Sensing diagnostic module (Airbag)
EPS: Electronic power steering
ECC: Electronic Climate Control HVAC
In order to create the DPS VIN change file, you will need to provide the vehicle model name, the year the vehicle was made and the module's SPS utility calibration file.
Click here for the tutorial on how to acquire and identify the module's utility file.
The modules must be Global-A, 2 or 5 byte seed key
 
You can purchase the DPS VIN change file service from the link below.
 
 
DPS PIN Change Service
You will receive a DPS archive file which can be used to change the PIN in any of these modules listed below.
Supported Global-A 2 or 5 byte seed modules.
IPC: Instrument panel cluster
BCM: Body control module
EBCM: Electronic brake control module
SDM: Sensing diagnostic module (Airbag)
In order to create the DPS PIN change file, you will need to provide the vehicle model name, the year the vehicle was made and the module's SPS utility calibration file.
Click here for the tutorial on how to acquire and identify the module's utility file.
The modules must be Global-A, 2 or 5 byte seed key
 
You can purchase the DPS PIN change file service from the link below.
 
 
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GM VIN Number To PIN Code/CarPass Service

GM VIN Number To PIN Code/CarPass Service
This service is for generating the 4-digit security PIN code/Car Pass from the VIN for all General Motors brands of vehicles.
This is a great option for folks who wants to generate a few PIN CODE and is on a budget.
After purchasing, I strive to send you a private message with the PIN code between 30 minutes to a few hours, depending on your purchasing time and where I am located at the given time.
 
Purposes for this service 
You can use this service if you bought a used vehicle that did not come with the security PIN code credentials, and you need to program a module that requires the PIN code to program it via the GM online SPS service, for example, the ECM, BCM, IPC, and EBCM.
You can use this service to find out the PIN code in a used GM module when needing to change the pin code that's stored in the used module.
 
 
 
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GM HMI 2.5 Activate Video In Motion, SAT-NAV In Motion, Track-Pad, Rear Camera And Climate Control using GM DPS

You can use this HMI 2.5 DPS calibration archive file to activate video in motion, SAT-NAV in motion, Track-Pad, rear camera, rear camera always on and climate control. 
 
Option features 
✅ Video in motion: Watch videos while the car is driving 
✅ SAT-NAV in motion: Type address in the SAT-NAV while the car is driving.
✅ Track-Pad: Track-pad activated.
✅ Rear camera: Reverse camera with guidance lines and park assist symbols.
✅ Rear camera always on: Touchscreen icon to activate rear camera always on. (A special modification will need to be carried out for this option to work, which I need to figure out soon)
✅ Climate control: Control climate from the touch screen.
✅ Vauxhall and Opel screen boot up logo.
✅ Bonus file: This package also includes a DPS archive with the rear camera turned off.
 
For Vauxhall Brand
 
For Opel Brand
 
For Opel Brand Middle East Arabic
 








 
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How to change PIN CODE in GM's Vehicle Modules using GM DPS

For some time now, I've been trying to figure out the PIN CODE change option using DPS with no success. I had some free time today, so I had another go at the PIN CODE puzzle. I solved the puzzle after drinking two cans of RedBull and thinking a bit. Changing the PIN CODE in GM vehicle modules is now possible using the DPS tool. This option is excellent for folks who want to recycle used secondhand GM vehicle electronic modules. 

Without a PIN code change in a used IPC, BCM, EBCM, and SDM, you won’t be able to program those modules via GM online SPS service utilising the vehicle’s original PIN.
 
Important
To change the PIN code in a used GM module, you must know the PIN code already programmed/stored in that module. Without knowing that PIN code, you cannot change the PIN code in the modules using DPS. 

 
Methods for knowing the PIN CODE stored in a used module.
Connect the used module to DPS, then use the "get Controller Info" option to know the VIN stored in the module.
You can then use this VIN to PIN service to know the PIN CODE stored in the used module.
 
VIN to PIN Service
 
Watch this video to see the process.
 
BCM PIN CODE Change DPS file, 2 bytes seed
 
BCM PIN CODE Change DPS file, 5 bytes seed
 
BCM PIN CODE Change Cadillac Escalade 2018 DPS File, 2 Bytes Seed
 
IPC PIN CODE Change DPS file, 2 bytes seed
 
IPC PIN CODE Change DPS file, 5 bytes seed
 
IPC PIN CODE Change Cadillac Escalade 2018 DPS File, 2 Bytes Seed
 
IPC PIN CODE Change Astra-J 2015 DPS File, 2 Bytes Seed
 
EBCM ABS PIN CODE Change DPS file, 2 bytes seed
 
EBCM ABS PIN CODE Change DPS file, 5 bytes seed
 
EBCM PIN CODE Change Cadillac Escalade 2018 DPS File, 2 Bytes Seed
 
EBCM PIN CODE Change Corvette 2014 DPS File, 5 Bytes Seed
 
SDM AirBag PIN CODE Change DPS file, 2 bytes seed
 
SDM AirBag PIN CODE Change DPS file, 5 bytes seed
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SDM AirBag Vin Change With GM DPS

Changing the VIN in GM SMD AirBag modules is vital when recycling a used module. You can achieve this by using this DPS file.
These files only work with GM Global-A vehicles.
 
Play the video to see the process.
 
GM Global-A 2 byte seed file 
 
GM Global-A 5 byte seed file 
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Harman INFO3, INFO3.4, INFO3.5, INFO3.6, INFO3.7, INFO3.8 CSM MY19, MY21 SiriusXM GM Radio HMI Unlock Vin Change With DPS

Harman INFO3, INFO3.4, INFO3.5, INFO3.6, INFO3.7, INFO3.8. CSM MY19, MY21 SiriusXM GM Radio HMI, Unlock Vin change with DPS
This file will unlock and change the vin for the radio module in the photos below.
This file does not work on GM Global-B UDS VIP 12-byte seed vehicle radios.
This file only works for GM Global-A vehicle radios.

The DPS radio VIN change file can be purchased at the web link below


ID7SF Silverbox RADIO ASM-RECEIVER LG Electronics. Chevy Chevrolet Spark 2019, 2020, 2021, VIN Change With GM DPS
 





 





 
 
This file only works on Global-A radios.
This file does not work on Global-B radio with the label below.

This file does not work on this radio, which is GM Global-B.

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How to change the VIN number in GM K43 electric Power steering control module using DPS

Changing the VIN in a used GM K43 electric Power steering control module is vital for car parts recycling.
You can achieve it by using this special DPS vin change file.

Watch the video, which demonstrates the quick and fast process.

 
 
Power Steering Module VIN Number Change DPS File
 
 EPS VIN Change For Cadillac Escalade 2018. 2-Byte Seed DPS Archive
 
 
 
 
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How to repair Rode video mic pro plus broken USB charge port.

The USB charge port on the Rode video mic pro plus is prone to breaking off the circuit board due to insufficient soldering. This is a major manufacturers fault that has happened to many people, including myself. A simple fix is to take the mic apart then re-solder the USB part back onto the circuit board. The mic housing is held on by three plastic clips, which can be pried off using a flat head screwdriver or a pry tool. Check the below photo for the clips location. Resoldering is doable for an amateur. However, the USB port part is tiny, and you will need a clamp to clamp the USB part onto the circuit board before soldering. Check the photo below for the quick fix.
My soldering is not as polished as I wanted it, but hey' it now works.
 
 

 

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Type4 applications for GM's DPS

The Type4 Application functionality within DPS allows the user to run a pre-defined software procedure on GM's motor vehicle modules offline without using a GM's online SPS subscription. These procedures typically execute a setup/learn function that requires user interaction. Examples: Oil Life Setup, BPP Learn, Clutch Position Learn, Key Immobiliser Learn, etc. 
 
The file in the web link below can be used to display the Type4 Tab option in DPS.

 
 

 
Change Mileage In GM BCM Modules, Change Mileage In IPC, Speedo 
 
IMMO Program vehicle keys
 
BCM module removal
 
 
ECM/ECU module removal
 
 
IPC/Instrument cluster removal
 
 
Electronic brake control module learn
 
 
Fuel pressure regulator learn
 
 
Engine oil life reset
 
 
Clutch pedal position learn 
 
 
CranKshaft position variation learn
 
 
TCM Automatic Gearbox/Transmission Fast Learn Adaptation 
 
 
Brake Pedal Position Sensor Learn
 
 

 

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A message to General Motors and its friends

A  message to General Motors and that Lurker clown who keep lurking around on this website.
General Motors: Now I have your full attention, I took some time out of my very busy schedule to respond to you in the public domain.
First off, your efforts are very puny.
 
Your methods.
You tried to remove this website by reporting this website to its hosting provider as a site hosting copyrighted items.
You reported those Youtube and Vimeo tutorial videos as holding copyrighted items.
You harassed a well-known car forum's admin to remove all past posts and topics as topics discussing copyrighted items.
You ransacked the web, searching and compiling information that you could use to identify THE TROY.
You created numerous fake accounts on this website then private message members telling them not to post nor download anything from this website.
The answers.
This website is hosted offshore in Russia and China. You will need to contact the Russian and Chinese authorities to get this website remove.
Those video tutorials are no longer hosted on Youtube and Vimeo. They are now hosted at the root. Now try and get them remove.
Getting those past topics and posts removed from the other well-known car forum was a nice gesture. Thanks. Now all the information DIYers and others need are all pointed to one domain #CameraLoops.com
All the data you collected to identify THE TROY was placed there by THE TROY intentionally as a method used to identify you and your PUNY Lurker clown friend. Plus, guess what. THE TROY has no FEAR, THE TROY is not hiding, and THE TROY has nothing to lose nor gain.
Your efforts are LAME!!!
 
The contribution received from this site goes into funding this website's hosting cost, and the rest gets donated to THE TROY'S chosen true charity to help feed the poor and the homeless. 
 
Before THE TROY came along, DPS and methods used to circumvent General Motors PUNY and VULNERABLE electronic securities were already floating freely all over the web for many years in many different locations. Some people were even making a lot of money selling it in the shadows. All THE TROY did was move the information from the shadows into the light.
NOW COME AND CRUCIFY THE TROY FOR DOING SO.
I AWAIT YOUR EFFORTS......
 
CLICK HERE. This is a website that is selling DPS for many years long before THE TROY came along.
 
CLICK HERE. This is a website that is selling DPS for many years long before THE TROY came along.
 

 
 
 
General Motors Negativity and judgements.
Take a good look at this earth now. It is polluted and slowly but surely on the verge of destruction due to money-hungry corporate industrial goons like General Motors and its friends, which is one of the main driving forces behind the earth's ruin. #GlobalWarming
Your obsession with money and control has continued to cause a lot of unnecessary grief and deaths to the poor and the less fortunate worldwide.
Due to fossil fuel and the elicit methods used to gain fuel to power your machines and vehicles, this earth has seen and witnessed some of the worst wars, killing millions of innocent people.
Every year, thousands of THE TROY's YOUNG BLACK BROTHERS AND SISTERS get killed, buried alive in makeshift tunnels, digging for minerals used to create electronic parts that are used in your machines and vehicles.
Your gas-guzzling machines and vehicles are over polluting the earth.
Those are only a few of the overwhelming drastic negativity companies like yours have inflicted on this earth.
Later I'll type some more.
 
A few of the positivity CameraLoops.com website brings to this earth.
Thanks to this website, people are now able to recycle General motors car parts using cheap and free information. 
Fewer car parts getting dumped in landfills, contaminating the earth.
People can now repair their General Motors cars themselves = Their cars last longer, and they save on the extortionate cost the General Motors dealership charges for doing minor things.
People can now update their cars with later car parts and features, removing the need to buy a new car = Fewer cars on the earth, less pollution and waste.
People use the information on this website to help build their knowledge and understanding, which helps them to become better at their profession, which they use to support their families.
To be continued 
 
I see General motors branching off into electric cars and using electric as a catchphrase to claim they are environmentally friendly. 
The big question is. What fuel source is use to generate the electricity that will be use to charge your electric vehicles?
 
The time and resources you, General Motors, are using to harass THE TROY and this website, you could use that time and money to improve on things that will actually benefit this earth.
 
Here are a few ideas for you, General Motors, to go and ponder on.
With your so called electric cars, why not use the two rear wheels as a dynamo to charge the car's batteries while the car is moving. A simple switching circuitry and battery zone configuration can easily achieve that.
The sun outputs enough energy in one day that can power the whole earth for over a year. Why not embed solar cell technology into the car's outer shell so the car charges itself while it is exposed to the sun, of which both parked and driving, the car is always exposed to the sun's rays.
Oh, I forgot, the car manufacturers and the fuel sellers are all friends, and their friends need to make lots of money from selling electricity while they all destroy this earth.
 
I'm getting bored typing this now.
I may check for typos and update this message later.
Once more "I await your efforts"
 
To all the folks who have supported and contributed, Thanks very much.
Long live free information.
One LOve.
The `TROY
 
 
The code is embedded in the EARTH.

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GM Development programming system, aka DPS

GM Development programming system, aka DPS, is an in-house software that General Motors technicians use to develop software for GM vehicle electronic modules. DPS functions similarly to the GM SPS client. By itself, DPS can only perform the basic function of reading the ECU VIN and basic information. To program a module using DPS, you must acquire the corresponding calibration files and custom DPS scripts to complete any DPS programming. Only limited information, and no complete documentation, is available to the public on using DPS. All the information posted on this website about DPS was developed over time through a routine trial-and-error process. Note: You must have a GM-compatible OBD diagnostic interface for connecting DPS to your vehicle, such as the VXdiag NANO GM, DrewTech Mongoose Pro-GM2, or GM MDI-2 interface. Any diagnostic interface compatible with GM GDS2 will work with DPS. You need access to the GM SPS service to gather calibration files for your GM vehicle's electronic modules.


GM DPS
 
The things you can do with DPS.
Manually program default or modified calibration files to GM vehicle modules without using the GM SPS service.
Change the VIN in a used GM vehicle module using my special DPS VIN change files.
Change the PIN in a used secondhand GM vehicle module using my special DPS PIN change files.
Unlock/remove the theft lock from a used secondhand GM radio module by using my special DPS Radio VIN change files.
Change the mileage in GM vehicles by using my special mileage correction file.
Reset and program various functions in GM electronic modules using my Type4 application files.
 
Using DPS
Reading a module's VIN
In this example, you will read the ECM's VIN.
Select the "Vehicle Architecture". In this case, select "Global-A".
Note: Only GM Global-A vehicles can be programmed using the cracked version of DPS. Unlike GM Global-A vehicles, GM Global-B vehicles need a DPS version that can connect to GM servers to retrieve the Global-B 12-byte seed key for the modules. I do not offer any solutions for GM Global-B vehicles.



All the modules in the GM vehicle have an ECU ID address and are primarily connected to one of two CAN bus diagnostic pins: pin 1 (low-speed CAN bus) or pins 6 and 14 (high-speed CAN bus). You must first assign the correct diagnostic pin for the module you need to read or program. Select PIN 1 (33.3KBd) or PIN 6 & 14 (500KBd).



Set the correct diagnostic pin in the DPS settings. The ECM is on diagnostic pin 6 & 14 (high-speed CAN bus).



Click "Get Controller Info".



Input the module's ECU ID address; in this case, input "11", which is the ECU ID for the ECM. Click "Read Info" to read the module's VIN and other information.



GM modules ECU ID addresses
You can find a pre-made list of all the module's ECU ID addresses at this link, or via the website's top menu under "TOOLS & GAMES".



Recycle used GM modules
Instead of purchasing a new module from GM when you need a replacement, you can purchase a used module from websites like eBay, etc, which is cheaper. Change the VIN and PIN, program the vehicle's correct calibrations into the used module, and make it fully functional for the intended vehicle.
Note: You can only recycle a module from a vehicle of the same year and model as the one you're repairing. For example, if the vehicle you're repairing is a 2018 GM Silverado, you must source the use module from a 2018 GM Silverado. Modules taken from a 2013 GM Silverado will not function in a 2018 GM Silverado.


Changing the VIN in a used module using the DPS software
By itself, DPS cannot change the VIN or the PIN in a used module. To change the VIN or PIN, you will need special DPS files that can perform this task. Many DPS VIN and PIN change files are located in the download section of this website.
In the download section, you can select various modules to find the correct files for your model vehicle. If you do not see the vehicle model that you need files for, contact @Troy, he will be able to create the correct DPS files for you.


Example video for changing a module's VIN.


Changing the PIN in a used module using the DPS software
For more information about GM modules that use a security PIN, click this weblink.
All modules in a GM vehicle assigned to the security system store a PIN. When the GM vehicle electronic system boots, the GM vehicle theft security system scans all the modules and checks the PIN. If more than three modules have an incorrect PIN, the vehicle won’t start.
To recycle any of these modules, you must change the VIN and PIN to match the vehicle you're repairing.
Many DPS PIN change files are located in the download section of this website.
In the download section, you can select various modules to find the correct files for your model vehicle. If you do not see the vehicle model that you need files for, contact @Troy, he will be able to create the correct DPS files for you.

Example video for changing a module's PIN.


Changing the vehicle mileage with DPS
You can change the mileage on many GM vehicle models using this DPS Type 4 file.

Example video for changing the mileage in GM vehicles.


Unlock and remove the theft lock from the GM HMI and the radio module.
GM HMI and radio theft-lock removal example video.


You can remove the theft lock from a used HMI module by using this DPS file.
DPS theft-lock removal file for HMI and radio module used in the North American market.

DPS theft-lock removal file for HMI and radio module for the European market.

DPS files for activating various features, including Arabic, video-in-motion, Track-Pad, and rear camera, are located in the HMI download section of the website.

Unlock and remove the theft lock from various GM radio modules.
Theft-lock removal DPS files for various radio modules are available in the radio download section of the website.


Programming a GM module using DPS
To program a GM module using DPS, you first need to acquire the module's calibration files and compile the calibrations into a DPS archive file. By doing this, you can program a module without using the GM SPS service. Alternatively, +Contributor members can request the module's calibration files in this forum topic.

This course tutorial illustrates how to acquire the module's calibration files.

This course tutorial illustrates how to manually create the DPS archive file, which you can then use to program the module.

Alternatively, you can automatically create the DPS archive file using this tool for quick DPS archive file creation.
DPS archive creator tool version-2

For advanced GM programming users, you can use this special tool to generate the seed key for GM Global-A 2 and 5-byte seed modules.


Activate or deactivate features in most GM IPC (Instrument Cluster) with DPS
This course tutorial illustrates how to manually activate or deactivate features on most GM IPCs (Instrument Clusters) with DPS.


Various DPS tutorial courses are located in the course section of the website.




DPS User Guide.
dps_user_guide.pdf
 

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How to get cheap GM GDS2 for eternity.

GM has fixed the vulnerability. This file no longer works with the new GM GDS2.
More info here.



Global Diagnostic System 2 aka GDS2. 
GDS2 is GM's motor vehicle diagnostic software used by auto mechanics to perform diagnostics, including reading fault codes, resetting the vehicle's electronic module and various other configurations.
In order to have access to GDS2,  you have to pay a subscription fee to GM.
In this tutorial, I demonstrate how to pay once and have GDS2 access for eternity.
GDS2 uses two security measures. 
1. A hardware ID file name "swkV3"
2. A system licence file.
This tutorial circumvents the system licence file. That's why one needs to purchase a GM subscription in order to obtain the hardware ID file.
 
Step 1
Purchase a GDS2 subscription for the shortest/cheapest length.


For USA cars, use ACDelco
For European use ServiceBox
 
Step 2
Install and run GDS2 on all the PCs on which you intend to use the GDS diagnostic software.
 
Step 3
Windows OS automatically hides the "programData" folder. To unhide hidden folders, use the Windows Explorer settings. 
Navigate to C:\ProgramData\GM\TIS2WebProxy\.dls\.lreg 
From that folder, delete the licence file that's there and replace it with the attached infiniteLease.dat file.
The infiniteLease.dat file also works with the new Techline GDS2.
 
Step 4 
Restart the GDS2 application. The Days remaining until the lease expires should change to infinite.

 
For Techline, connect GDS2 standalone mode.
Windows OS automatically hides the "programData" folder. To unhide hidden folders, use the Windows Explorer settings. 
Go to C:\ProgramData\GM\TLC\TIS2WebProxy\.dls\.lreg
Delete the file that's already in the ".lreg" folder.
Place the infiniteLease.dat file you downloaded into the ".lreg" folder.
Close and reopen the Techline Connect application. The days remaining until the lease expires should change to infinite.

 
GDS2 Infinite lease file 
 
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How to update the HMI 2.5 navigation maps using GM DPS

Officially when you purchase the HMI navigation map update from GM, GM dispatches the map update on a USB stick drive, which is locked to the VIN number submitted when purchasing the map update.
This added navigation map update security makes it impossible to use that navigation map update USB stick to update the HMI module in cars other than the one you purchased the map update for.

In order to overcome the map update security issue and to be able to use the map update USB sticks on other cars, one has to perform a few tricks.
As mention, the HMI module map update USB stick is locked to the car's VIN number it was purchased for.
 
The trick
Step 1
Temporary change the VIN number in the car's BCM module to the VIN number of the map update USB stick.
 
Step 2
Temporary change the VIN number in the car's HMI and radio module to the VIN number of the map update USB stick.
 
Step3 
Extract the map update file onto a reputable USB stick drive.
 
Step 4
Place the navigation map update USB stick into the car's USB port and let the car update the navigation map.
 
Step 5 
After the car updates the navigation map, do steps 1 and step 2 again, change the BCM, HMI, and radio module VIN numbers back to your car's original VIN number.

Option 1
Use GM DPS programming software and my custom BCM VIN change file to change the car's BCM VIN number.
 
 There's one known method for changing the car's HMI and radio modules VIN number using GM DPS programming software.
Option 1
Use GM DPS programming software and my custom HMI/RADIO module VIN change file to change the car's HMI and radio module VIN number.
 
 

This file includes all the files needed to update the navigation maps for Europe HMI 2.5 module.
Includes 
BCM, HMI and radio module VIN change DPS files.
MEGA web link for the last latest 2019 Europe navigation maps to be extracted on to a USB stick drive.
The MEGA navigation map update  file is over 12GB in size (You may need a MEGA account for fast downloading)
You will need a reputable 32GB or more USB stick drive for extracting the navigation map file onto, when updating the navigation map update.
 
 
 
This file includes files needed to update the navigation map for USA HMI 2.5 module, THE USA NAVIGATION MAP UPDATE FILE IS NOT INCLUDED.
Includes 
BCM, HMI and radio module VIN change DPS files.
THE USA NAVIGATION MAP UPDATE FILE IS NOT INCLUDED. I'll add that file when I source a copy.
 
 
 
 
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How to correct checksum after editing GM's calibration files

Update 2/October/2025
You no longer need to manually correct the checksum of the GM calibration files. You can automatically correct the checksum of modified GM calibration files online using this checksum tool, which was created by a CameraLoops member.
The online checksum tool can be accessed from the website's top menu, under the "Tools & Games" button, or via the following web link. GM Online Checksum Calculator
Massive thanks to ECU-Online.com




In this tutorial, I will explain in steps how to correct the checksum after editing a GM module calibration file.
This process illustrates correcting the checksum for the first four bytes.
 
It's beneficial to read up on these other tutorials to familiarise yourself with GM's calibration files concept if you're new. 
 
 
Tools you will need.

 Hex Editor Neo
 
 
Step 1.
Open the calibration file in Neo and edit your file.
Set Predefined Layouts as Expert User Layout.

 
Step 2.
Select all the codes in the calibration file except the first four bytes/code.

 
Step 3.
At the bottom of Neo click Checksum.

 
Step 4.
In Neo's checksum window, change the option: Whole document to Selection only.

 
Step 5.
Select Sum of Big-Endian 16-bit value 

 
Step 6.
Click the  Refresh button.

 
Step 7.
Copy the last 4 digits, which is: 9730 

 
Step 8.
Convert 9730 into Binary code, then copy paste the binary code in a text editor.

 
Step 9.
Now you need to create a reverse copy of the binary code: 1001011100110000, see the example below.

 
Step 10.
Convert the reverse binary code 0110100011001111 into hexadecimal code, which equals to 68cf 

 
Step 11.
Now you need to add 1 to the hexadecimal code, which looks like this 68cf+1=
Use this online calculator to do the calculation.
68cf+1=68d0

 
Step 12.
Now you have 68d0
Replace the first four unselected bytes/code in the calibration file with 68d0.

 
Step 13.
The checksum has been corrected.
Save the calibration file and program your calibration package to the module using GM DPS.
 
 
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How to trick GM's SPS into giving files when the module is already updated to the latest calibration version.

It's beneficial to read up on this other tutorial to familiarise yourself with GM's calibration files concept if you're new. 
 
 
I will demonstrate how to trick GM's online SPS into giving you the needed calibration files when the module is already updated to the latest calibration version, or has a different part number version for the car/VIN it was originally coded for.
Before you approach this method, you need to already have a set of calibration files for the editing process, maybe from a different car's Vin number, which is using the same specs module.
This method works best with GM's European marketed cars. With the marketed European cars, only one file needs to be edited to carry out the trick. More than likely, all the files in the calibration package will need to be edited with the American marketed cars( I could be wrong on this).

This trick can be useful for various reasons.
Examples are:
Say you install a used IPC into your car and update that IPC to the latest calibration version, later you change your mind and you need to revert the IPC back to stock, you can use this trick to get the original files for your IPC if you don't already have them. Say you bought a used BCM module that came out of a Insignia/Buick Regal car and you want to install that used BCM module into a Mokka/Buick Encore, you can use this trick to get the needed calibration files from GM's online SPS service for the Mokka/Buick Encore car. You can use this trick to mix and match calibration files for experiments, activating features. There could be many other reasons why you would need to get calibration files.
You can use this trick as a mind sparker for sparking ideas and possibilities to overcome some hurdles for gaining what you need to achieve your goals.
 
A good tip 
Label and keep an archive of all the calibration files and other files when you come across them.
They may come in handy down the line. Nothing last forever, GM may choose to alter their system and stop handing out files to their cache folder.🙂  
Only use calibration files coded for that line of module. 
Meaning: do not try to install files coded for an HMI module onto a BCM module.
 
In most cases, the method consists of two stages.
Editing the calibration file. Correcting the checksum after editing the file.  
I'll explain a bit about the checksum in simple terms for those who don't know what it is.
The checksum is a security method GM uses for a calibration file to identify if the file has been edited/hacked before the core system gives it access to run on its system's platform.
Imagine the binary codes in each calibration file are marbles.
Some of the marbles are very important, while some are not.
GM places all the marbles in the middle of a circle to form a circle with a nice round circular edge line, and they then take a photo snapshot of the circle and various measurements as a reference.
When we edit the calibration file/marbles, we end up altering that nice rounded circular line. Remember GM took a photo snapshot of the file, and they know the precise measurements for how the circle should look before they give that file access to operated in the system.
Correcting the checksum is basically rearranging some of the other unimportant marbles to form back that perfect circle, which then tricks the modules core system into believing the file was not edited/hacked.
Other mathematical calculations are going on, but the concept is basically the same.
I won't include a tutorial on how to correct the checksum, as I need to figure out a simple none confusing method to demonstrate the process.
However, you can do a google search on correcting first-4 byte Big-Endian checksums to understand the process.
 
With that said, let's get down to explaining the trick.
Other than the checksum part, the trick is pretty simple.

Input the modules VIN number into the website
TIS
TIS2WEB.SERVICE.GM.COM
Copy the System Calibration part number.
 
 
Use an online converter to convert the part number decimal value into hexadecimal value.

 
Open the System Calibration file in a hex editor.
Use the hex editor to search for the hexadecimal part number.


You now need to change the part number's last digit to one digit down.
Example: The System Calibration part number is 23402917. You need to change it to 23402916.
Convert 23402916 into hexadecimal and use it to replace the original part number that's in the calibration file.
You may or may not need to correct the checksum.
Save the file.
 Program the calibration package to the module using DPS.
When you connect the module to GM online SPS service,
GM's SPS will now see your module as not having the latest calibrations and gives the needed files.
In some cases, you can get away by only changing the System Calibration part number with no need to correct the checksum. 
So, do that and if it doesn't work, then correct the checksum.
 
 
 
Tutorial on correcting the checksum.
 
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Hacking the GM HMI 2.5 module.

I'm on a quest to hack the GM HMI 2.5 module to learn more about its functionality.
This article is a placeholder for future findings and experiments.

GM HMI 2.5 EMMC Chip Pinouts for dumping the HMI 2.5 Emmc Micro Chip
For dumping the contents of the HMI 2.5 module's EMMC chip, which stores the Sat-Nav maps, calibration files and other operating files.
 
To be continued 








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Insignia 1.6 SIDI Turbo A16XHT, E39A ECU tuning files Stage-1 and Stage-2

professional ECU tuning files for Insignia 1.6 SIDI Turbo ECM-Acdelco E39A, engine A16XHT
Includes Stage-1, Stage-2 and original stock ECU dump file.
The tuning can be done via OBD port using an open port 2 OBD interface and the now free ECUF Flasher (Alex Flasher) software.
Using the Open Port 2 and the Alex Flasher software, the Acdelco ECU E39A took 1 hour 27 minutes to read/dump the ECU and 3 minutes to write the tuning to the ECU.
Cheap Open Port 2 Clone that works.
The now free ECUF Flasher (Alex Flasher) software.
 
ECU Specs
ORIGINAL STOCK
POWER: 170hp
TORQUE: 260Nm
 
STAGE 1 TUNING
POWER: 200hp
TORQUE: 320Nm
 
STAGE 2 TUNING
POWER: 210hp
TORQUE: 336Nm
 
ECU Tuning files 
 
 
 
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GM Radio/SilverBox USA satellite and HMI 2.5 module VIN number Relearn, remove theft lock with GM DPS

This file will activate the HMI 2.5 and Radio/SilverBox module to learn whatever VIN number that's stored in the BCM module.
One file which will relearn the VIN Number for both the Radio/SilverBox and HMI module.
Remove the Theft lock from both the Radio/SilverBox and HMI module.
Great if you want to install a used HMI and Radio/SilverBox to your car.
 
 
HMI and Radio/SilverBox file. FOR OPEL SilverBOX. Not for USA satellite radio module
 
 
HMI and USA Satellite Radio file. FOR USA Satellite Radio module. Not for EU Silver box radio module
 
 
 
 
 

 
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How to create GM DPS archive file from SPS cache files for HMI module

You can learn how to obtain calibration files from GM SPS service by enrolling in the course below, which is necessary for creating the DPS archive file.
 
 
You can learn how to manually create the DPS archive file used to program a GM vehicle model by enrolling in the course below, which is necessary for creating the DPS archive file.
 
 
You can learn how to manually create the DPS Type4 file used to program Setup And Configuration settings in a GM vehicle model by enrolling in the course below.
 
 
As of 2022, there is no longer a need to create the DPS archive file manually. Instead, you can use the GM DPS Archive Creator Tool, purchased at the following web link below. This tool allows you to automatically create the DPS archive files and DPS Type4 Files, saving you time and effort.
 
 
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How to activate remote start and change VIN number in GM's instrument cluster BMC

In order to activate remote start on GM vehicles you need:
1. Find VIN car("new VIN"), which have remote start options (PRO code BTV).
2. Update firmware for BCM from SPS with "new VIN".
3. Change VIN in BCM from "new VIN" to your original VIN in order to odometer shows correct data. For this you need cheap CH341A EEPROM tool like this.

USB BIOS EEPROM SPI FLASH Programmer CH341A 24 25 series
 
The following video show you how to setup the chip reader and program the chip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NYe21nFSDI
 
BCM block.

Chip location.


 
It would probably be best to first make a backup of the chip in case anything goes wrong. Then you can view the contents of the chip. In the software, the left side of the screen shows the actual program, which is displayed in Hexadecimal numbers. The right side shows a translation in plain text.

On the right side, look for a string of numbers that look like a VIN. It is usually only a few lines down from the top. It is always missing the first number of the VIN. Replace it with your VIN (minus the first number) by simply highlighting each letter on the right side and typing in your VIN. Then program back the chip and you’re done.
 

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How to change EPROM PIN code and VIN number in GM's instrument cluster IPC

PIN and VIN can also be changed in the IPC electronically using the GM DPS tool and my custom DPS PIN and VIN change files. See the service below.
PIN and VIN change DPS files service.
 
 
How to manually change the EPROM PIN code and VIN in an 8-inch Insignia instrument cluster.
This tutorial shows how to change the VIN and security PIN stored in the IPC EPROM chip.

Tools you will need:
Soldering iron and solder.
A hot air rework station or solder wick for removing the EPROM chip.
A chip programming device. I use the GQ-4X Willem Programmer
A hex editor. I use Synalyze Pro for Apple Mac.
 
The process is very straightforward:
Take apart the IPC and remove the circuit board.
Remove the 8-pin SOIC EPROM chip.
Place the EPROM chip in the chip programmer.
Read the chip and save the chip's .bin file.
Open the .bin file in a hex editor.
Find the location of the VIN and four-digit PIN code.
Change the VIN and PIN code to the ones from your car.
Save the edited .bin file. 
Use the chip programmer to write the edited .bin file onto the EPROM chip.
Solder the EPROM chip back to the circuit board.
 
After doing this, the car's mileage will display correctly on the IPC unit.
You will now be able to program the IPC unit via GM online SPS using your car's original four-digit PIN code.
You will receive an IPC DTC error from GDS2, which states "Incorrect Immobilizer Identifier Received"
To eliminate this DTC error, you will need to use GM's online SPS immobilizer learn to delete your car's keys and relearn your car's keys.
There's a much faster method for changing the VIN and PIN in the instrument cluster using GM DPS software.
However, if you want to change the four-digit PIN code and VIN the cheap way, you will need to remove the EPROM chip to do it.
This process can also be used to change the VIN and PIN in the BCM module and the four-inch IPC EPROM chip.
 
 
VIN location in the hex editor.

 
 
Four-digit PIN code location in the hex editor.

 
 
Circuit Board.

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How to change VIN number in GM instrument cluster, BCM and Brake using GM DPS

In this video, I demonstrate how to use the GM DPS tool and DPS archive files to change the instrument cluster's VIN.
The exact process can be used for other modules using those modules' specific archive files. 
You can use this process to change the VIN number in a used instrument cluster so that the correct mileage from the BCM module is displayed on the instrument cluster.
Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section for help.
 
Files 
3 Byte seed key from 2009 to 2017 Insignia cars 


 
5 Byte seed key from 2018 and up Insignia cars
 
Electronic Brake Control Module 3 byte Insignia 2015

 
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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:
A copy of GM DPS software, preferably V4.44.
My custom DPS HMI vin change file
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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Thinkware U1000 dash cam and iVolt mini battery install and mod

This is not really a review as they're already tons of reviews all over the web about the Thinkware U1000 DashCam.
In this article I display my mods for discreetly installing the U1000 in my car and modifying two Thinkware iVolt mini battery for longer parking mode recording without using the car's battery.
It's a shame Thinkware didn't design the iVolt mini battery with a USB port and a port for extending the battery like some of the other brands.
The U1000 live view feature via the in car always on wifi.
Yep' alert notification to my mobile phone when the dashcam senses even a slight movement or thump, plus I can login to view the live footage for both front and rear cameras from anywhere in the world. It fully works and is a great feature from Thinkware dash cam.
 
The Thinkware battery teardown

 
 
The think ware battery mod

 
 
The car's mirror trim mod

 
 
The install

 
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HyperJuice MBP 1.5-222, USB-C Magic Box V2 faulty not working fix

The HyperJuice MBP 1.5-222 MacBook power bank battery is OK, though the USB-C Magic Box V2 is rubbish and a waste of money.
It stopped working and was replaced under warranty twice in the same year.
Whatever electronic parts are used or circuit design is not good.
A simple fix is to use a 100W car cigarette port USB C charger to make an adaptor for my MacBook.
The 100W car cigarette port USB C charger does get a bit warm when used. 
This is normal, as it does get warm when using it in the car on a 16 MB Pro
Link for the car cigarette port USB C charger.  DON'T BUY. IT'S FAKE.
 
Update 1
After checking the watt output in my Macbook.
I now see that this Aliexpress 100-watt car USB-C charger from China is FAKE!
It outputs 45 watts and not 100 watts as advertised.
I will now try to source a genuine 100-watt car USB-C charger.
 
Update 2
After some research, I found a car USB-C charger that outputs 87W when charging a 16-inch MacBook Pro.

 

Photos of the quick fix are below.



















 
 

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Tactrix Openport 2.0 genuine vs clone

The original is the one with the black OBD connector.
Both seems to have the same electronic parts.
Both works the same but I would trust the original more.
Photos of the inside below.
 

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1419 cnc review and mods

Mini 1419 CNC
Great lil machine 
 
Grbl circuit board 

 
 
Mods parts 

 
Limit switch install

 
Bluetooth board added 

 
Plastic dish case 
With a stop and power switch 

 
All that is left is to upgrade the spindle. 


 
Spindle upgrade. 

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