Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) - V1 DTC Chart

2009 Ford Pickup F350 Super Duty, 2D Pickup, 6.8 Y, RWD, StandardSECTION Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) - V1 DTC Chart
ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) - V1 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Action
B1038 Microphone Input Circuit Failure Go To PINPOINT TEST AA .
B1117 Audio Steering Wheel Button Stuck Go To PINPOINT TEST W .
B1136 Audio Steering Wheel Switch #2 Circuit Failure Go To PINPOINT TEST W .
B1317 Battery Voltage High Go To PINPOINT TEST AK .
B1318 Battery Voltage Low Go To PINPOINT TEST AJ .
B1342 ECU  is Faulted
NOTE: Repair all other DTCs before diagnosing DTC B1342.
CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is the only DTC retrieved, INSTALL a new Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). REFER to ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) . REPEAT the self-test.
B2477 Module Configuration Failure REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
U0184 Lost Communication With Radio (ACM  ) Go To PINPOINT TEST AN .
U0196 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear (AUX) DISREGARD the DTC.
U0249 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear "B" (RCU  ) DISREGARD the DTC.
U0255 Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
U0256 Lost Communication With Front Display Interface Module
NOTE: This DTC applies to vehicles without navigation only. For vehicles with navigation, disregard the DTC.
Go To PINPOINT TEST G .
U2050 No Application Present REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
U261C USB  #1 Device Error Go To PINPOINT TEST T .
U261D USB  #2 Device Error DISREGARD the DTC.
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