GM TDS Website

[SpareParts]

Seems like what they list is for a full blown dealership setup.
Can anyone list what their system specs are they use with the GM TDS website?
Thanks!

 

[swathdiver]

Desktop and Laptop both use Windows 10 Pro, 64 bit operating system, One has I5 the other I7 processors, 64GB or 16GB of memory. Did I forget anything?

 

[SpareParts]

My desk top is win11 pro, I7 14700KF, 32GB.
My laptop is win11, I3 8130U, 8GB.
It's kinda hard to use my desk top out in the garage for vehicle programming but i could if all else fails.
I want to use my laptop for programming but it does not quite meet the minimum specs. I don't really want to upgrade to a new laptop but may need to.

 

[SpareParts]

Ok so i have it all working i think
In Tech Connect there is a tool for PC specs. My laptop passes everything except win10/11 pro. I only have win11 home on it.
When I read my vehicle it auto finds my VIN. It lists all available modules available. Picking the Lift Gate module it says, unrecognizable program.
Makes sense as it's out of a 2010 escalade.
Tried to replace/program it but it fails for some reason after two tries. Tried installing the newest calibration but that failed also after two tries.(May have bricked the module as now it does nothing)
Tried reading another module and again said unrecognizable program but i did not mess with it.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong?
I looked at the BCM and TCM and both of them read fine and listed what their program is with no updates available.

Wondering if the problem is my laptop, it's win11 home and not pro?

 

[j91z28d1]

I'm not much help other than to say it's buggy as hell. mine failed often, watched a few YouTube videos. everyone hates the site. seems it's always a headache.


might try a few more times.


I believe someone else was able to use a lower spec laptop. I'll look for the thread

 

[j91z28d1]

Anyone try to program modules lately? - SOLVED

ahh that sucks. if you can't update anything. it sounds like a software issue on the acdelco side. I had to watch a bunch of YouTube videos on it before I got mine to work. but I was on a laptop with bearly over min spec and cell phone Hotspot. both they say aren't great. it wants a lot of ram...

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

 

[SpareParts]

Thanks. I have read that thread.
My set up now matches all specs for the TDS pc checker. I have upgraded my laptop to Windows 11 pro but have not tried it after upgrading to pro.
I'm almost thinking I have something going on with wiring or the BCM but I do not get any codes from the BCM itself.
The rear gate now kinda works again. I can open it manually from the rear but not with the switch over head or the remote. Back to the original problem
The PO told me the rear gate would sometimes work and sometimes not. Guess im going to be cleaning all the ground wires i can find tomorrow and then try programming again.
Also, I have read it might help to unhook the battery for 5 minutes to help reset stuff and get it ready for programming.

 

[SpareParts]

Another question i have is.
If a module fails to program does that count against the module limit?

And just a little more on PC specs.
The PC check tool lists this as pass.
Win10/11 pro
My i3, 8130U cpu
8GB Ram
800GB free space.
Internet connection.
There may have been 1 or 2 more but i dont remember.

 

[j91z28d1]

mine was cost per vin for 2 years unlimited.

so I don't know but mine failed at least 10 times between 2 cars updating 3 or so modules

 

[SpareParts]

Now they have a 2 year or up to the amount of modules your car could have come with.