GM Vehicle Modules Documentation
GM HMI 2.5 theft lock removal, unlock
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 you to have Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, better SAT-NAV maps, play videos and faster touch reaction from the your touch screen.
The majority for GM's electronic modules car parts are security locked to a specific car via the car's VIN number.
In order to install a used car parts and have it functioning you first need to program your car's vin number to the module.
When upgrading from the HMI v2.0 to the HMI v2.5 you also need to upgrade the radio module. You can bypass the radio module upgrade by updating the radio module firmware to v2.5 specs, (if you update the radio module firmware you no not need to replace it)
The radio module upgrade firmware can be found below.
You will also need to replace your cars double USB port to the single USB port in order to get the apple CarPlay working.
See below photos.
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 interface that works with GM's SPS will work with GM's DPS software.
GM DPS V4.44
One file that will remove the theft lock from both the HMI and radio module, DPS VIN Relearn file.
For European cars/cars that uses the SilverBox Radio module.
For USA cars/cars that uses the satellite radio module.
The HMI module location and the USB module you will need for Apple CarPlay.

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