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Using the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) When the Original Module is Not Available: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the new module.
  2. Using the VCM and the latest version of the service function card, SELECT: Programmable Module Installation.
  3. Select the module being installed.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  5. SELECT: Retrieve Module Configuration - Old ECU and press trigger.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  7. The VCM attempts to retrieve the module data.
    • If the module data is available, go to STEP A .
    • If the VCM displays: Call the As-Built Data Center, go to STEP B .
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