xk01 06 silverado no communication

I understand the xk01 is known to have problems. but i havent seen this one yet. i've got the xk tapped into the #2 pin at the obd2 connector. i've got it tapped into power and ground as well. these are the only connections i've made. the unit is loaded with AMDL firmware 6.0 red light is constant then i turn the key, the unit should blink it's vehicle type but it just remains constant. after multiple tries i had the module wiped and programmed again. i was able to get it to flash and set it to type 4 then turned the key off. after that it just remains constant and will not respond to any combo of key on's and button pushes. what should i do with this thing?

I sense an iDatalink convert in the making.......

Do you have a spare XK01 module to try?

Soldering is fun!

you should become a rep for them.  get us all discounts

as far as the module goes, i would try to contact the seller you bought it from and see if you can get it exchanged.

unless the module needs more wires hooked up??

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kreg357 wrote: I sense an iDatalink convert in the making....... Do you have a spare XK01 module to try?

i haven't got an extra... ill try to contact the seller again. :/ yeah the only wires needed for the module to communicate with the vehicle are + - and data

For GM vehicles (types 1 to 4), the LED will not flash; it will stay

ON solid. You will need to use the key and start the vehicle to turn the

LED OFF and complete the programming sequence.

The above is a note from the install guide. If you can get it to lock in the #4 mode the LED should come on solid. then release the program button and start the car with the key and the LED should go out. It is then programmed.

Also are you using D2D or W2W? The xk01 is older technology and D2D has been an issue with it

i have used literally hundreds of XK01's on these vehicles with no issues at all.....Kevin Gerry

Certified Electronics Technician

MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer

Classic Car Audio

since 1979

oh dang, really? i read the install page it came with and cant get the thing to go into any kind of programming mode to change the vehicle type or anything. havent tried starting the truck to see if it goes out, ill give it a try tomorrow!