Title: Describe the process for software transfer, software updates, or reprogramming of electronic modules.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: Electrical/Electronic Systems: Body Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair

Description should include

- the process for software transfer, software updates, or reprogramming of electronic modules
- knowledge of the acquisition of manufacturer-specific proprietary information needed to reflash or reprogram
- difference between programmable read-only memory (PROM) and electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EE-PROM)
- difference between programmable module installation (PMI) and non-programmable module installation.

ASE Education Foundation
2017 Automobile Service Technology (AST) Level
VI. Electrical/Electronic Systems
G. Body Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Task 6

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to have a battery charger connected at all times while programming?
- Why is it important to verify current module configuration?