Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Flash Vehicle Identification Block Procedure
2002 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden PlasSECTION Flash Vehicle Identification Block Procedure
NOTE:
If using a generic scan tool, follow scan tool manufacturer's instructions to perform this procedure.
- To perform this procedure NGS scan tool, Ford Service Function (FSF) card and NGS Flash Cable (007-00531) must be used. Plug flash cable into scan tool. Plug other end of flash cable into Data Link Connector (DLC). From the scan tool main menu, select SERVICE BAY FUNCTIONS, POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE and then PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION.
- Scan tool display should show 2 selections. The first is selection is for old PCM information to be retrieved and stored. The second selection is for restoring new PCM with information that has been retrieved from the old PCM. Follow scan tool display instructions or refer to instruction sheet included with FSF card. If Flash Vehicle Identification (VID) Block has been reprogrammed previously, scan tool will display a message indicating the need to reflash entire Integrated Circuit (IC). This procedure can only be performed using Ford's Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.