Module Configuration System: Removal & Installation Ford Escape I

Programmable Module Installation (PMI)

Note. If the powertrain control module (PCM) needs to have a powertrain calibration flash programmed, make sure to use the flash cable when programming calibrations or running a PMI routine on the PCM.

The PMI configuration method is used when a new programmable module is to be installed. During the PMI routine the diagnostic tool attempts to gather two pieces of information

1. option content information from the old module (module configuration and customer preference settings)
2. the vehicle identification number (VIN) from the PCM During PMI the diagnostic tool first looks to the PCM for the VIN of the vehicle. Once the VIN is retrieved the diagnostic tool will carry out a self-test of the suspect module to determine if the module has been configured.

1. If DTC B2477 is present the module does not contain complete configuration information. The PMI routine will then halt and give instructions on how to proceed.
2. If DTC B2477 is not present the module will allow the diagnostic tool to retrieve its option content information. The diagnostic tool will then store the option content information and the VIN. The diagnostic tool can store the combined option content information and VIN for only one module at a time. Once information is stored, the diagnostic tool cannot be used to retrieve any other option content information without erasing the previous option content information. Make sure the new module is on hand for installation before retrieving option content information data from the old module. After the new module is installed, use the diagnostic tool to restore the option content information into the new module.

Programmable Module Installation

Note. If using the WDS, select Module Configuration and Programming, then follow the screen prompts.

Note. Do not remove the original module from the vehicle until the diagnostic tool has retrieved the module's configuration information.

Note. Make sure the module is listed as being supported by programmable module installation in the Module Configuration Index .

Note. Make sure to use the flash cable when programming calibrations or running a PMI routine on the PCM.

Note. It is important to keep a record of any error message given by the tester during the programmable module installation routine. Additionally, observe the point during the routine that the error message is given and refer to the Diagnostic Tool Message Index . This will help determine what is causing the error message.

1. Select Programmable Module Installation on the diagnostic tool.
2. Select Retrieve Module Configuration - Old ECU, and follow the text screens until successful.
3. Install the new module.
4. Continue with directions form the diagnostic tool for module reprogramming.

Programmable Module Installation - Using Backup Data

Note. If using the WDS, select Module Configuration and Programming, then follow the screen prompts.

Note. Make sure to use the flash cable when programming calibrations or running a PMI routine on the PCM.

1. Select Programmable Module Installation on the diagnostic tool.
2. Select Retrieve Module Configuration - Old ECU. The diagnostic tool will give you a message to reinstall the old module or to continue for backup data. If the module to be replaced will not communicate or has incorrect data, continue and allow the diagnostic tool to find backup data. If the diagnostic tool successfully retrieves the backup data, go to step 7 . If the diagnostic tool prompts you to contact the As-Built Data Center for backup information, contact the As-Built Data Center and obtain the backup data for the vehicle and continue.
3. After the As-Built Data Center backup data is obtained continue with the routine by entering the VIN number of the vehicle when the diagnostic tool prompts you to do so.
4. The diagnostic tool will prompt you to enter the vehicle data. The vehicle data is listed on the As-Built Data Center sheet in the upper left-hand portion, directly underneath the VIN for the vehicle.
5. The diagnostic tool will prompt you to enter information for the module that needs to be reprogrammed. Enter all of the data that the diagnostic tool requests. If the diagnostic tool requests information that is not listed on the As-Built Data Center sheet, press NO.
6. Follow the text screens until all pertinent data is entered and the module data is stored.
7. Select Restore Module Configuration - New ECU, and follow the text screens until successful.
8. Manually validate each customer preference customer what setting would be their preference. Refer to the «Module Configuration Index»(ref-177262-S36919039242005052600000) in this section for the list of customer preference items.