F 550 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (2000)
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is on the SCP communication network. The PCM controls the engine for better fuel economy, emissions
control, and failure mode detection and storage. For additional information, refer to Computers and Control Systems for diagnosis and testing of the
PCM.
Module Configuration
Principles of Operation
Some modules support the ability to change specified factory configuration settings and preset preference items. The process used to change the settings
and customer preference items is module configuration. There are three different methods of module configuration.
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Programmable Module Installation (PMI)
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customer preference items
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manufacturer options
There are three storage locations for module configuration information. One primary storage location and two secondary (or backup) storage locations.
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Primary location is the memory of the specific module.
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First backup location is the VID block memory of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
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Second backup is the As-Built Data Center.
During PMI, the scan tool will attempt to extract the module configuration information from the module to be changed. If this is unsuccessful, the scan
tool will use the first backup and attempt to extract the module configuration information from the VID block in the PCM. If this also fails, the scan tool
will display instructions to contact the As-Built Data Center. This is the only time the As-Built Data Center should be contacted.
Programmable Module Installation (PMI)
NOTE: If the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) needs to have a powertrain calibration flash programmed, refer to Powertrain Management. Make
sure to use the flash cable when programming calibrations or running a PMI routine on the PCM.
The PMI configuration method is used when a new programmable module is to be installed. During the PMI routine the scan tool attempts to gather
two pieces of information:
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Option content information from the old module. (module configuration and customer preference settings)
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The vehicle identification number (VIN) from the PCM.
During PMI the scan tool first looks to the PCM for the VIN number of the vehicle. Once the VIN is retrieved the scan tool will carry out a self-test of
the suspect module to determine if the module has been configured.
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If DTC B2477 or B2141 is present the module does not contain complete configuration information. The PMI routine will then halt and give
instructions on how to proceed.
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If DTC B2477 or B2141 is not present the module will allow the scan tool to retrieve its opt ion content information. The scan tool will then store
the option content information and the VIN.
The scan tool can store the combined option content information and VIN for only one module at a time. Once information is stored, the scan tool
cannot be used to retrieve any other option content information without erasing the previous option content information. Make sure the new module is
on hand for installation before retrieving option content information data from the old module.
After the new module is installed, use the scan tool to restore the option content information into the new module.
Vehicle Identification (VID) Block
NOTE:
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If the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) needs to have a powertrain calibration flash programmed, refer Powertrain Management. Make sure to
use the flash cable when programming calibrations or running a PMI routine on the PCM.
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When carrying out a PMI routine on any non-PCM module, use the OBDII cable.
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Flash programming powertrain calibrations onto the PCM is different than PMI. It has no effect on the backup data in the VID block memory area
of the PCM.
The PCM contains a memory area called a Vehicle Identification (VID) block. A portion of the VID block is used to store the backup data for each
programmable module on the vehicle.
The VID block is the first backup of information when using the PMI configuration method. If the scan tool cannot retrieve opt ion content
information from the suspect module, the scan tool will attempt to extract backup information from the VID block of the PCM.
The VID block is not related to or effected by the powertrain calibration information stored in the PCM. If a new powertrain calibration has been
flashed onto the PCM, the VID block will not be affected.
If using the PMI routine to install a new PCM, the scan tool will reprogram only VID information. The engine calibration information may still need
