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The new style fuel flap actuator in Mercedes-Benz vehicles is not very well made. Over time, water and moisture seep in, corroding the motor and causing it to fail. In the photo below, you will see a failed fuel flap actuator that was corroded due to water and moisture ingress. If you experience any issues with the fuel flap opening, it’s advisable to replace the fuel flap actuator immediately. Otherwise, you’ll need to remove some boot trimmings to access the emergency fuel flap button from inside the vehicle if the actuator becomes completely unresponsive. A replacement part number is A0008205003, and you can purchase it from Mercedes or an aftermarket supplier on …

In this course, you will learn to manually activate or deactivate parameters/options in the IPC using the GM DPS tool. Click the web link below to enrol in the course. Things you will learn Change the VIN in supported modules. Add or remove RPO codes using the GM DPS tool. Activate the Speed Limit icon from the Sat-Nav Map. Deactivate error DTC, such as the Service messages displayed on the IPC screen by faulty Blind Spot side detection system modules. Activate or deactivate the IPC Pocket Gauges. Activate the IPC Turbo Boost PSI Pocket Gauge. Activate the performance menus. Course preview. A fully detailed online interactive course system, …

I've already successfully hacked this GM Harman INFO CSM radios and created a DPS VIN change file, which can be used to unlock and remove the Theft Lock from these radios. The DPS VIN change file can be found at this link. My next goal is to explore this radio further to identify additional hacking opportunities. Sometimes, locating connectors for the modules can be difficult, so I purchase modules from sellers who cut the connector wires and include them with the module purchase. This allows me to acquire some connector cables without purchasing the wiring harness. This article is a placeholder for future findings and experiments. V…

It is now possible to change the VIN and program General Motors Global-B UDS VIP 12-byte seed security electronic modules using the GM DPS tool. This is an excellent option for those who want to replace a faulty GM Global-B module in their vehicle by recycling a used module purchased from a scrap yard or eBay. More info to follow later. In the video below, I demonstrate changing the VIN in a GM Global-B BCM module from a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado using a GM DPS file I created. View full article

The augmented reality navigation camera in many Mercedes-Benz vehicles often becomes blurry after a few years. This is because the lens coating crystallises from constant direct sunlight and heat. Here are three options for repairing this issue: Take your vehicle to a Mercedes main dealer for a camera replacement, which will be expensive. Buy the part from Mercedes or eBay and replace it yourself. You’ll need to programme the new camera using Mercedes diagnostic software. Buy the part from Mercedes or eBay and replace the faulty lens. This option doesn’t require Mercedes diagnostic programming. In the photo below, you will see the lens coating crystallises due to cons…

Video In Motion For All GM Vehicles That Use The HMI 2.5 Module. The video still plays when the vehicle is driving in drive mode. Watch the video below to see the process. video_in_motion.mp4 These files can be used with the GM DPS tool to: Activate Video in Motion. Activate both§ North American and European languages on the infotainment and IPC screens. (The language selected in infotainment settings is set in the IPC). Activate reverse camera guide-lines. Activate the reverse camera always on. (Note, an extra attachment or mod is needed to activate the reverse camera always-on feature, which I do not privide). I can activate Arabic and Asian languages on all …

I'm on a mission to create a bench setup for some GM Global-B architecture modules. My aim is to figure out some method which can be used to recycle GM Global-B modules, including changing VIN and PIN. I have some Global-B modules coming from the USA, an IPC, BCM and an ECM for starters. Things I need to know before those modules arrive. I need to know if I can connect a Global-B BCM direct to the power and Canbus data line and have DPS read the VIN, similar to the Global-A modules? Will I need to route the BCM through another module, like the Network Gateway Control Module to read the Global-B VIN with DPS? This article is a placeholder for future experiments and fi…

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…

I am pleased to announce the release of the GM DPS Archive Creator Tool Version 2. The tool can be used to automatically create the DPS archive file from the GM SPS cache folder calibration files and is great for those who want to quickly create a DPS archive file for programming a general motors electronic module. This tool is locked to the PC hardware ID. After purchasing you will need to install the tool and send a private message including your PC hardware ID to @Troy to receive your activation key. How to receive your activation code. Download the tool from the downloads section. Extract the "DPS_Archive_Creator_V2.zip" to your PC desktop. Open the PDF file "Read …

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 bo…

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 View full article

In this article, I demonstrate how to download GM calibration files for any VIN "FREE" from the ACDelco SPS account without taking up a VIN slot. Doesn't GM realise that making things very expensive fuels people's ambition to find a workaround?🙂 This information can only be viewed by members with a +Contributors group name. Click the link below to view the information. View full article

I've added a new database to the website for wiring diagrams, pinouts and schematic PDF files for some GM vehicle modules. Over time, I'll update the content as needed. The schematic section can be found in the top header menu bar under "GM CARS INFO & SERVICES" GM Schematics. Note: The wiring diagrams, pinouts, and schematic files are only visible to +Contributor members. To know more CLICK-HERE. View full article

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…

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 …

In September 2023, I published an article outlining a clever little trick to generate the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for a UK Vehicle Registration Number (VRN) using a third-party website, for free. Unfortunately, the third-party website owner discovered the trick and resolved the issue. As a result, I have now implemented a UK VRN-to-VIN lookup tool directly on this website. Knowing the VINs of different GM vehicles is essential for gathering calibration files for GM vehicles with varying specifications and activating module features. It's also useful for checking RPO codes and vehicle options through the GM Techline Connect Service when purchasing a used vehicl…

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 View full article

In 2021, I purchased a USB adapter named Carlinkit to enable wireless Apple CarPlay in my car. At that time, it was the only device available on the market for Vauxhall vehicles that supported this feature. Unfortunately, that device did not function properly. I found it inconvenient to plug my phone into the car via USB cable every time I wanted to use Apple CarPlay, so I reverted back to using the car's built-in Bluetooth feature for my phone. This week, I noticed several wireless Apple CarPlay adapters on Amazon, so I decided to buy two different brands at varying prices to test them out. Both adapters work exceptionally well with the GM HMI 2.5 system. They connect to…

When I need to buy expensive mechanical or electrical tools, I often check for faulty units available for sale that I can repair, which helps me save a significant amount of money. Recently, I needed an oxygen generator for my jewellery soldering system, as purchasing compressed Oxygen in cylinders is quite costly. I bought a faulty AirSep VisionAire 5 oxygen concentrator for £50, which retails for around £1,000 new. The issue with this unit was that it would shut off after five minutes of use and emit a series of four beeps, indicating a high-pressure fault. After conducting some research online, I discovered that over thirty other people had encountered the same problem…

Unlock the GM LG IL7SF radio module using the GM DPS tool. VIN Change UNLOCK for the LG-IL7SF SilverBox Radio ASM-Receiver used in the Chevrolet Silverado and other GM vehicles. Global-A vehicles only. This file does not work on Global-B vehicles. You can purchase the DPS file from the web link below. View full article

How to create GM DPS Type4 Application files manually. In this tutorial, I demonstrate how to manually create GM Type4 Application files, which can be used with DPS to program a module's Configuration and Setup programming. Great for those who want to set up a module without using the GM online SPS service. A fully detailed course tutorial that illustrates the process. The tutorial can be purchased from the web link below. View full article

Over the past four years, the CameraLoops network has evolved from a single individual pursuing personal projects and sharing knowledge with others into a thriving community of over four thousand members. While this number may seem small compared to other platforms, our achievements and goals focus on a niche few are willing to pursue. The CameraLoops website now receives thousands of visits from all over the world each month. Our main goal is to offer DIY knowledge and services. Additionally, some members prefer to hire someone else to handle these tasks. To accommodate this, I have added a member services listing directory to the website, where CameraLoops members can s…

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 View full article

Upgrading or recycling a GM IPC, aka Instrument Cluster/Speedometer. The IPC is part of the IMMO/Immobiliser secured system, which stores both a VIN and a PIN. When upgrading or recycling a used secondhand IPC, you must perform a set of programming functions to get that IPC fully functioning in the intended vehicle. When replacing the IPC with a used secondhand part You must change the VIN in the used IPC to match the vehicle's VIN. Otherwise, the IPC will not display the vehicle's mileage. You may receive a GDS2 DTC "Vehicle identification number not programmed". You must change the PIN in the used IPC to match the vehicle's PIN. Otherwise, you cannot program the I…

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