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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999MUSTANG GT, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)EXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 437 (MODULE CONFIGURATION)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGMODULE CONFIGURATIONPRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONMODULE PROGRAMMING METHODS
1999 Ford Mustang GT, 2D Convertible, Standard

Module Programming Methods

1999 Ford Mustang GT, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Module Programming Methods
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Some modules must be programmed (configured) as part of the repair procedure. If this procedure is not followed the module will not function correctly and may set a number of DTCs, including B2477 or P1639, which indicate that some necessary data has not been programmed into the module.

Modules that need programming should not be exchanged between vehicles. In most cases the parameter values or settings are unique to that vehicle, and if not set correctly will cause concerns or faults.

WDS will automatically attempt to retrieve the module configuration information from all modules when vehicle ID is carried out. If the module does not contain correct information, the diagnostic tool will either request "As Built" data or display a list of items that you will need to manually configure. The diagnostic tool will program the module based on the data you enter.

For additional WDS/diagnostic tool programming procedures, refer to PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI) .

There are three different methods that are used for module programming:

  • Programmable module installation (PMI)
  • Calibration update
  • Programmable parameters

Some modules do not support all three methods.

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