Cleaning And Maintenance; Cleaning And Storing Your Mdi 2; Recovering The Mdi 2 Software - GMC MDI 2 User Manual

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning and Storing Your MDI 2

The housing of the MDI 2 module may only be cleaned using a soft cloth and a neutral cleaning
agent. Do not use any abrasive cleaning agent or rough cleaning cloths.
There are no user serviceable components inside the MDI 2 Vehicle Communication Interface.
Do not open the device. Opening the device will void the warranty.
If the MDI 2, connectors, or cables become dirty, they may be cleaned by wiping them with a
rag lightly coated with a mild detergent or non-abrasive hand soap. Do not immerse the MDI 2
or any of its parts or accessories in water.
Although the MDI 2 and accessories are water resistant, they are not waterproof; thoroughly dry
them prior to storage if any part is in direct contact with liquids.
Avoid using harsh solvents such as petroleum based cleaning agents, Acetone, Benzene,
Trichloroethylene, etc.

Recovering the MDI 2 Software

As a result of a power failure or a communications error during a software update, the MDI 2
software may become corrupted. You may see several symptoms such as error messages
directing you to go to RECOVERY mode or an inability to connect to a detected MDI 2.
The following two error messages generally occur during MDI 2 Tester Software download. If
you see either of these messages, perform the Recovery Procedure.
"Error reprogramming the MDI 2. Go to Recovery Mode."
"There was a problem reprogramming the MDI 2."
Recovery Procedure
Use the following procedure to recovery the software on the MDI 2.
1. Press and hold the Power button of the MDI 2 down. Release the button when the red
Error LED is illuminated. After Error LED is illuminated, the MDI 2 is ready for recovery
and the Error LED will remain on.
2. Start the MDI Manager software by clicking the MDI Manager icon on your desktop. Your
MDI 2 must be connected via USB or it will not be recognized.
3. When the MDI 2 is detected by the MDI Manager software, the icon will be labeled with
"Recover".
4. Select the MDI 2 without the serial number and click the Recover button. The MDI
Manager software switches automatically to the MDI 2 Update tab.
5. The Recovery Procedure removes any embedded application software loaded on the
MDI 2. Your network settings will be retained.
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