How do you put in your name instead of DRIVER NO. 1, It states in the manual that you can enter up to 18 characters in the driver no. 1 slot or no. 2, I took it to the local dealer and they hooked up the diagnostic tool and they could not figure it out, all that came up was a set of 18 numbers and we tried standard ascii code, 1=a, 2=b, 3=c, etc, this did not work, is there a way I can program this myself ?

I believe the dealer has to do it. You'll have to find one that knows what they are doing.

the dealer has a special tool they have to use

Only a dealer can do it and they need a Tech II tool to complete this.

Most dealers, at least the ones that I have talked to... Have no clue as to how to do this!!!

Here are the steps as posted by someone else:
Your Tech 2 should be able to do it. Here is the procedure for a 2000-2004..

Driver ID:
Continue with the following steps in order to enter a new driver ID:

Select Driver Information Center.
Select Driver #1 or Driver #2.
Select Driver #1 Name or Driver #2 Name (depending on your previous choice).
The Tech 2 tool displays directions for entering the Driver's Name. Read and press Enter.
The Tech 2 tool now displays 17 symbol numbers, with each number (32 through 255) corresponding to a symbol on the ASCII Character Table. Use the Left or Right arrows to scroll to the desired placeholder.
Use the Clear Entry special function button on the Tech 2 tool to clear the current symbol number for that placeholder.
Use the numerical keypad to enter the new symbol number. Press Enter.
When all 17 symbol numbers are as customer desired, press the Save Name special function button on the Tech 2 tool to store the new Driver's (http://cadillacforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22893&highlight=driver#) Name in the Instrument Panel Cluster's memory.

I printed this and gave it and the names I wanted programmed to my dealer and he was so happy he did the job for free...

I would expect to spend $60 for the effort though..

Good Luck

can you do this with a 98 SLS ???
thanks

can you do this with a 98 SLS ???
thanks

Yes..

and my dealer did the name change on my 2000 STS for free while I was getting other repairs done. So if you work it in with a repair, they might do it for free! :thumbsup: