Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM)

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM)
ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Perform Test
B1038 Microphone Input Circuit Failure Go to Pinpoint Test V .
B1117 Audio Steering Wheel Button Stuck Go to Pinpoint Test G .
B1136 Audio Steering Wheel Switch #2 Circuit Failure Go to Pinpoint Test G .
U0184 Lost Communication With Radio (ACM) Go to Pinpoint Test R .
U0196 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear (AUX) DISREGARD the DTC. CLEAR the DTCs.
U0249 Lost Communication With Entertainment Control Module - Rear "B" (RCU) DISREGARD the DTC. CLEAR the DTCs.
U0255 Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module DISREGARD the DTC. CLEAR the DTCs.
U0256 Lost Communication With Front Display Interface Module DISREGARD the DTC. CLEAR the DTCs.
U261C USB #1 Device Error Go to Pinpoint Test T .
U261D USB #2 Device Error DISREGARD the DTC. CLEAR the DTCs.
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