2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Driver Seat Module (DSM)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The DSM is on the universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter (UART)-based protocol (UBP) communication network, circuit 2077, (PK/LB). The DSM controls the positioning and programming of the driver seat and memory exterior rear view mirrors. The DSM is located under the driver seat, for removal information, refer to DRIVER SEAT MODULE (DSM)Β . For additional driver seat information, refer to SEATING . For additional information on exterior rear view mirrors, refer to BODY SYSTEM - EXTERIOR .

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