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Module Configuration: Other Ford Econoline E350 Super Duty

Communication Devices ~431 words

Programmable Parameters

These are options contained within the existing software. These include items such as tire size, customer preference items, and anti-theft options. The current settings are downloaded from an existing module then uploaded to a new module. They can also be configured using the diagnostic tool. Programming parameters is different from updating calibrations as no software is changed, only the options already contained in the software.

Configurable Modules

The vehicle contains the following modules that are configurable

  1. instrument cluster
  2. powertrain control module (PCM) with internal transmission control module (TCM)
  3. vehicle security module
ModuleCalibration UpdatablePMIProgrammable Parameter
Instrument ClusterNoYesSpeedometer Scaling (Bias) Beltminder Battery Saver Timer
PCM with internal TCMYesYesAxle Ratio Fuel Octane Tire/Wheel Size Transmission Type Speed Control Manual Shift-on-the-Fly
Vehicle Security ModuleNoYes

PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS INDEX

Using the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) When the Original Module is Not Available

  1. Install the new module.
  2. Using the VCM and the latest version of the service function card, SELECT: Programmable Module Installation.
  3. Select the module being installed.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  5. SELECT: Retrieve Module Configuration - Old ECU and press trigger.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  7. The VCM attempts to retrieve the module data. If the module data is available, go to «STEP A»(ref-231413-S42634550952006050800000) . If the VCM displays: Call the As-Built Data Center, go to «STEP B»(ref-231413-S15457192162006050800000) .

Step A

  1. SELECT: Restore Configuration - New ECU. Press trigger.
  2. The VCM completes loading the retrieved data and displays Module Download Successful.
  3. Test the module for correct operation.

Step B

  1. Press the trigger.
  2. If the VCM asks for vehicle data, enter the vehicle data, then press store.
  3. The VCM asks for module data line 1. Enter the data and press store.
  4. The VCM then asks if there is an additional line of data available for that address. Select YES or NO depending on the information in the As Built Data Sheet.
  5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the answer is NO for Step 4 .
  6. The VCM should show a screen stating that the module data was stored. Press the trigger.
  7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  8. SELECT: Restore Configuration - New ECU. Press the trigger.
  9. The VCM completes loading the retrieved data and displays Module Download Successful.
  10. Test the module for correct operation.

Using the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) When the Original Module is Available

  1. With the original module still installed, using the VCM and the latest version of the service function card, SELECT: Programmable Module Installation.
  2. Select the module being installed and press the trigger.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  4. SELECT: Retrieve Module Configuration - Old ECU. Press the trigger.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  6. INSTALL new module, SELECT: Restore Configuration - New ECU. Press the trigger.
  7. The VCM completes loading the retrieved data and displays Module Download Successful.
  8. Test the module for correct operation.

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