Information System & Entertainment System: Component Locations Ford Escape II

Special Tool(s)

SPECIAL TOOL REFERENCE Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool Universal Serial Bus (USB) Male-A to Male-A Cable CCMUSB2-AM-AM-10 or equivalent

Note. This procedure applies to checking the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software level. To program the APIM, refer to Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Programming in MODULE CONFIGURATION .

1. Turn the Audio Control Module (ACM) on.
2. Connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
3. Connect one end of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) male-A to male-A cable to the scan tool.
4. Connect the other end of the USB male-A to male-A cable to the vehicle USB port.
5. From the technician service publication website, run On-Line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) using Quick Start or by manually entering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
6. From the OASIS tab, select the "Sync/APIM" bullet.
7. Select the "Read APIM" button to verify the current APIM software level. The display shows both the Vehicle Interface Processor (VIP) and Consumer Interface Processor (CIP) software levels.
8. The scan tool displays the following information: Last Recorded State - Hardware VIN: vehicle identification number associated with the current APIM Installed date: date the APIM was installed Radio: currently identified ACM in the vehicle HW Part No.: APIM hardware part number Un-installed date: date (if any) the APIM was uninstalled S/N: APIM serial number Last Recorded State - Software Date/Time: date and time of last recorded software installation VIP: VIP software that was installed at that time CIP: CIP software that was installed at that time Description: a description of the content of the software revision History - Software Date/Time: date and time of any recorded software installation VIP: VIP software that was installed at that time CIP: CIP software that was installed at that time Description: a description of the content of the software revision Available Software for Programming Select: allows the software package to be selected Lineage: the original software release, if the software available is a revision VIP: VIP software level that is available with the selection CIP: CIP software level that is available with the selection Description: a description of the content of the software revision
9. Click a CIP software level to view the device compatibility list associated with the CIP software level, if desired.
10. To exit the APIM software level check, disconnect the scan tool from the DLC and the USB port, or exit the OASIS screen.

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