F 350 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L (2009)
Communications Control Module: Procedures
Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Software Level Check
Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Software Level Check
NOTE: This procedure applies to checking the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software level. To program the APIM, refer to Accessory
Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Programming in Information Bus. See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Information
Bus/Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning/Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Programming
1. Turn the Audio Control Module (ACM) on.
2. Connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
3. Connect one end of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) male-A to male-A cable to the scan tool.
4. Connect the other end of the USB male-A to male-A cable to the vehicle USB port.
5. 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).
6. From the OASIS tab, select the "Sync/APIM" bullet.
7. Select the "Read APIM" button to verify the current APIM software level.
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The display shows both the Vehicle Interface Processor (VIP) and Consumer Interface Processor (CIP) software levels.
8. The scan tool displays the following information:
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Last Recorded State - Hardware
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VIN: vehicle identification number associated with the current APIM
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Installed date: date the APIM was installed
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Radio: currently identified ACM in the vehicle
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HW Part No.: APIM hardware part number
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Un-installed date: date (if any) the APIM was uninstalled
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S/N: APIM serial number
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Last Recorded State - Software
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Date/Time: date and time of last recorded software installation
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VIP: VIP software that was installed at that time
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CIP: CIP software that was installed at that time
