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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2014ESCAPE SE, 2.0L ENG VIN 9, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMSINFORMATION SYSTEM AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - AM/FM/CD/SYNC/TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAYGENERAL PROCEDURESSYNC MODULE [APIM] REPLACEMENT PROGRAMMINGACTIVATION
2014 Ford Escape SE, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, AWD

SYNC Module [APIM] Replacement Programming: Activation

2014 Ford Escape SE, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, AWDSECTION Activation
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

  2. NOTE: Use this procedure to program and provision the module when a new APIM  is being installed. For additional information about choosing the correct APIM  programming procedure, see appropriate Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Programming.

    Refer to: INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - SYSTEM OPERATION AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .

  3. Install the new APIM  before performing this procedure.

    Refer to: SYNC MODULE [APIM] .

  4. NOTE:
    • To prevent timeout errors and to minimize programming time, a hardwired Internet connection is strongly recommended when programming.
    • A USB  flash drive with a minimum storage size of 1 gigabyte (GB) may be required for this procedure.
      • Some programming files are large (greater than 2GB). It is important that the diagnostic scan tool has enough available hard drive space to accommodate the programming file download.
      • If a "Disk Space Error" is received, create additional free space on the hard drive.
    • The diagnostic scan tool is required.
      • Ensure that the IDS  version and patch software levels are up to date.
    • During programming, the vehicle display may momentarily go blank.
  5. Connect a battery charger to the vehicle and select the low charge setting. The negative battery charger lead must be connected to a clean chassis ground, not the negative battery post.
  6. Plug the diagnostic scan tool into a power supply due to the length of time the programming requires.
  7. Connect the diagnostic scan tool to the VCM  , and the VCM  to the DLC  .
  8. Close the IDS  software program.
  9. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. For ON/RUN position information with Push Button Start vehicles, Refer to: STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - SYSTEM OPERATION AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .
  10. NOTE:
    • Using the diagnostic scan tool, open Internet Explorer and access the technician service publication website.
    • Run OASIS  using "Read VIN  & DTCs."
      • If the "Read VIN  & DTCs" button is green with a red VCM  icon, refer to the "SYNC - SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING " document under the "Service Tips" tab.
      • If the "Read VIN  & DTCs" button is red with a grey VCM  icon, ensure pop-ups are enabled, follow the Internet Explorer pop-ups, and then refer to the "SYNC - SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING " document under the "Service Tips" tab.
    • If the "SYNC - SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING " document is not followed, the programming may stop or encounter errors due to improperly configured Internet browser settings.
  11. NOTE: This procedure clears all Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs). The Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) must be recorded now if other diagnoses are to be performed after this procedure.

    Select "Toolbox" from the technician service publications website to retrieve and record all Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).

  12. From the OASIS  tab, select the "SYNC" button. The Last Recorded State - Software is displayed.
    • Scroll to the bottom of the screen, select "Module Replacement," and select the "Read SYNC" button. The current APIM  assembly, Vehicle Interface Processor (VIP), Consumer Interface Processor (CIP), and Application software levels are compared to the last recorded state in the Ford online database, and the diagnostic scan tool automatically selects the latest software for programming.
    • Applications may require selection for installation. Applications with a green check mark next to them indicates the APIM  already has the latest level installed (no reinstallation is required).
    • Depending on the software level required, the diagnostic scan tool automatically selects either the Service Pack or Full Flash programming method.
    • Although there may be an option available to override the Service Pack installation and perform a Full Flash/Force Consumer Interface Processor (CIP), choosing this option requires additional programming time and is not recommended unless directed by a TSB  or FSA  .
  14. NOTE: Only Applications on a flash drive may be loaded into the APIM  through the media hub.
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