Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Programming Using the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Lincoln MKX and 2013 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

If a new Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) is being installed, install the new APIM before carrying out the following procedure. For additional information, refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
When carrying out the programming procedures, follow the scan tool on-screen directions.

NOTE: There are 2 programming procedures.

The first procedure is service pack installation.
- To install a service pack, a USB flash drive is required (minimum flash drive size is 1 gigabyte).
- The file is downloaded from an on-line database onto a flash drive. The service pack files are then transferred via the flash drive to the vehicle USB port to update the APIM.
The second procedure is a complete flash.
- Remove the media hub. Refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS .
- The scan tool and the USB cable part number CCMUSB2-AM-AM-10 with the male A to mini female B adapter part number CCMUSB-AF-BF5 or equivalent are required to complete the flash procedure.
- The flash procedure deletes any paired phones that were in the SYNC® system.
- The file for the flash needs to be downloaded from the on-line database. Allow for extra time for the file to download. The zip files are between 200 and 400 megabyte, and once downloaded it needs to be unzipped to the full size approximately 2 gigabytes.

Open a session for the vehicle from the technician service publication web site, and 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" button.
There are three available options for APIM programming:
- Standard (latest version of current software and applications)
  - Use the Standard option to update the APIM and any installed applications to latest software level.
- Custom (show what's available, and let me choose)
  - Use the custom option to show all the available options including applications that can be programmed. The custom option is also used to install or un-install a specific application.
- Module Replacement (restore software for newly installed hardware)
  - Use the module replacement option when the APIM has been replaced.
After selecting one of the 3 options (Standard, Custom or Module Replacement) click the "Read APIM" button to verify the current APIM, Vehicle Interface Processor (VIP) and Consumer Interface Processor (CIP) software levels.
- The versions are compared to the on-line database. After the comparison, the scan tool indicates if a service pack needs to be installed or if a full flash is required.
  - A USB flash drive is required to install service packs into the APIM. (The minimum size requirement for the USB flash drive is 1 gigabyte.)
- If the scan tool indicates the update requires a service pack, there is an option available to override the service pack installation and carry out a full flash. If the scan tool indicates that a flash has to be carried out, there is no other option.
- At this point there is still an option to back out of the programming procedure.
Select the "Program APIM" button to begin the APIM programming process.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) or the USB cable during APIM programming.
The update is downloaded either to the scan tool or to the USB flash drive. The APIM is then programmed.
- If a full flash is being carried out, the scan tool displays "Programming has been completed successfully" when the flash is completed.