Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L (2008)
button and select the SYNC button.
1. Determine if communication can be established with the APIM using IDS.
a. If communication cannot be verified, proceed to Step 2.
b. If communication is present, proceed to Step 3.
2. Reference Workshop Manual, Section 418-00, Module Communication Network to determine if communication can be established. If not, perform
an APIM power reset by disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery.
a. If communication is now present, proceed to Step 3.
b. If communication still cannot be established, replace the APIM.
3. Reprogram the APIM to VIP software level 9L2T-14D205-AF by following the Service Procedure.
NOTE
SOFTWARE IS AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH THE PTS WEBSITE, AND NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SYNCMYRIDE.COM
WEBSITE.
NOTE
CONFIGURATION AND PROGRAMMING REQUIRES THE USE OF A SPECIAL PTS APPLICATION. INSTALLER MUST HAVE ACCESS
TO PTS AND HAVE A VALID PTS USER ID AND PASSWORD.
a. Connect the vehicle communication module (VCM) to the data link connector (DLC).
b. Connect the VCM to the IDS tool or laptop running IDS software.
c. Turn the ignition key to the on position.
d. Launch IDS tool.
e. If required, update the VCM with the latest software.
f.
Close the IDS tool.
g. From the PTS website, run OASIS by pressing the Read VIN And DTC's button. After vehicle communication is established, press the GO
button.
h. From the Vehicle Service Session screen, Select the SYNC button.
i.
Press read APIM button.
j.
Select software and press program APIM to update the SYNC module.
NOTE
YOU MUST USE A MALE-A TO MALE-A USB CABLE LIKE ROTUNDA PART NUMBER CCMU5B2-AM-AM-10 TO COMPLETE THIS
STEP.
NOTE
DO NOT USE A TRANSFER TYPE CABLE.
NOTE
DO NOT DISCONNECT THE VCM OR USB CABLES DURING APIM PROGRAMMING.
NOTE
THE SYSTEM MAY PROMPT YOU TO INSTALL SOFTWARE FOR THE USB PORT. FOLLOW THE ON SCREEN INSTRUCTIONS TO
INSTALL THE USB PORT DRIVER ALREADY INCLUDED IN WINDOWS XP.
k. Program the processor in the APIM.
l.
Connect the Male-A to Male-A USB cable, Rotunda part number CCMU5B2-AM-AM-10, to the IDS tool or laptop running IDS software, and to
the vehicle USB port.
m. Follow the on-screen instructions to program the VIP module.
