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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2011MARINER PREMIER, 2.5 7, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMSDRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEM & ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMGENERAL PROCEDURESACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) SOFTWARE LEVEL CHECKSPECIAL TOOL(S)
2011 Mercury Mariner Premier, 2.5 7, AWD
Special Tool(s)
2011 Mercury Mariner Premier, 2.5 7, AWDSECTION Special Tool(s)
SPECIAL TOOLS REFERENCE
| Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool | |
| Universal Serial Bus (USB) Male-A to Male-A Cable CCMUSB2-AM-AM-10 or equivalent |
NOTE:
This procedure applies to checking the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software level. To program the APIMÂ
, Refer to Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Programming in
MODULE CONFIGURATION
article.
- Turn the Audio Control Module (ACM) on.
- Connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Connect one end of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) male-A to male-A cable to the scan tool.
- Connect the other end of the USBÂ male-A to male-A cable to the vehicle USBÂ port.
- From the technician service publication website, run On-Line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) using Quick Start or by manually entering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
- From the OASIS tab, select the "Sync/APIM" bullet.
- Select the "Read APIM" button to verify the current APIMÂ
software level.
- The display shows both the Vehicle Interface Processor (VIP) and Consumer Interface Processor (CIP) software levels.
- The scan tool displays the following information:
- Last Recorded State - Hardware
- VIN:Â vehicle identification number associated with the current APIMÂ
- Installed date: date the APIMÂ was installed
- Radio: currently identified ACMÂ in the vehicle
- HW Part No.: APIMÂ hardware part number
- Un-installed date: date (if any) the APIMÂ was uninstalled
- S/N: APIMÂ serial number
- Last Recorded State - Software
- Date/Time: date and time of last recorded software installation
- VIP:Â VIPÂ software that was installed at that time
- CIP:Â CIPÂ software that was installed at that time
- Description: a description of the content of the software revision
- History - Software
- Date/Time: date and time of any recorded software installation
- VIP:Â VIPÂ software that was installed at that time
- CIP:Â CIPÂ software that was installed at that time
- Description: a description of the content of the software revision
- Available Software for Programming
- Select: allows the software package to be selected
- Lineage: the original software release, if the software available is a revision
- VIP:Â VIPÂ software level that is available with the selection
- CIP:Â CIPÂ software level that is available with the selection
- Description: a description of the content of the software revision
- Last Recorded State - Hardware
- Click a CIPÂ software level to view the device compatibility list associated with the CIPÂ software level, if desired.
- To exit the APIMÂ software level check, disconnect the scan tool from the DLCÂ and the USBÂ port, or exit the OASIS screen.
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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.