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Powertrain Control Module Programming - WDS Tester (Procedure 1)

NOTE: When PCM is replaced, NEW PCM must be programmed with old module's configuration information. Following step by step procedure guides you through replacement of PCM in a Tribute using WDS with B18 or later software. This procedure was performed using WDS B18 software. Later software versions may have a slightly different screen order or content.
NOTE: For 3.0L vehicles with PCMs that have tear tag numbers of JYB2 or JYB3. For all other PCM tear tag numbers, refer to Procedure 2. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING - WDS TESTER (PROCEDURE 2) .
  1. Connect WDS DLC cable to DLC connector (lower portion of dash in front of driver).
  2. Press 16 PIN then ALL EXCEPT THOSE BELOW. Press tick.
  3. Screen shows cable hookup. Turn ignition on. Press tick.
  4. Screen shows WDS communicating with PCM PROGRESS BAR and OPERATION IN PROGRESS.
  5. Wait until WDS finishes collection of PCM information (hard drive light quits flashing). Then the VEHICLE SPECIFICATION screen appears with VIN information. It asks IS THIS CORRECT? Press YES if information is correct.
  6. Screen appears to fill out repair order information and mileage. Fill out information (or skip this). Press tick.
  7. With screen showing VEHICLE SPECIFICATION, press TOOL BOX.
  8. Another menu appears. Select MODULE PROGRAMMING. Press tick. PLEASE WAIT appears.
  9. Then another menu appears. Select PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION then select PCM. Press tick.
  10. Screen shows SET IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF (POSITION 0). Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Press tick.
  11. Screen shows INSTALL A NEW MODULE IN VEHICLE. Replace PCM with the NEW unit. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE under COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS in REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION article. Press tick.
    12. NOTE: There are two 50-amp fuses (on 3.0L) labeled MAIN FAN and ADD FAN. Remove only the 50-amp fuses to deactivate the fans. Fuel pump is a mini fuse 20-amp (position No. 6) at front end of fuse box.
  12. Screen shows REMOVE THE FUSES FOR FUEL PUMP AND ADDITIONAL FANS AS THIS MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE AND BATTERY DRAIN DURING THE PROGRAMMING PROCESS. Do this and press tick.
  13. Screen shows DOWNLOADING DATA box with PROGRESS BAR. Please wait 2-3 minutes.
  14. Screen now shows SET IGNITION SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Press tick.
  15. Screen now shows SET IGNITION SWITCH TO THE ON POSITION. Turn ignition to ON position. Press tick.
  16. Screen shows SET THE IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF (POSITION 0). Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Press tick.
  17. Screen shows CALIBRATION HAS BEEN LOADED AND CHECKED. Press tick.
  18. Screen shows RE-INSTALL FUSES FOR FUEL PUMP AND ADDITIONAL FANS. Press tick.
  19. Screen shows OBTAIN A PCM LABEL AND FILL IN THE PCM DATA SHOWN WITH THE DATE ON THE WDS SCREEN. INSTALL IN THE APPROPRIATE POSITION. (NEW LABEL SHOULD BE IN THE NEW PCM PART BOX) DO NOT FILL OUT PCM LABEL AT THIS TIME! Press tick.
  20. Screen shows START ENGINE. DO NOT DEPRESS THROTTLE. You MUST follow below procedure to start vehicle:
    1. Turn ignition key off. Turn key on (Count 3 seconds, security light is ON solid). Turn key off. Remove key.
    2. Insert 2nd ignition key. Turn key on (security light stays on for 3 seconds and goes out). Start engine. Turn ignition off. Remove key.
    3. Both keys are now programmed.
  21. Now with key off, press SELECT SYSTEMS OPTIONS or MENU icon (at upper right hand side of screen). Press EXIT and push Green tick. This will return you to VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS screen.
  22. Now press CLOSE SESSION icon (lower left side of screen, 3rd icon) and press DELETE (deletes session). Press tick.
  23. Now, press 16 PIN and ALL EXCEPT THOSE BELOW. Press tick.
  24. Screen shows WDS communicating with PCM progress bar and OPERATION IN PROGRESS.
  25. Wait until WDS finishes collection of PCM information (hard drive light quits flashing). Then VEHICLE SPECIFICATION screen appears with VIN number information. It asks IS THIS CORRECT? Press NO.
  26. Then VEHICLE SPECIFICATION screen appears again and asks: IS THIS CORRECT? Press NO again.
  27. Screen shows INCORRECT CALIBRATION PROGRAMMED. Press tick.
  28. Screen shows TO ENABLE WDS TO IDENTIFY PCM, PLEASE ENTER ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
    • PCM PART NUMBER
    • CALIBRATION NUMBER (7, 10, or 15 digits)
    • TEAR TAG NUMBER
  29. Press tick.
  30. Press Light Blue box area next to TEAR TAG and enter JYB2 or JYB3 (whatever tear tag number of NEW PCM is). Press tick.
  31. Vehicle specification screen appears asking IS THIS CORRECT? Now press YES.
  32. Screen shows TURN IGNITION SWITCH OFF. Turn ignition to OFF position. Press tick.
  33. Screen shows REMOVE THE FUSES FOR FUEL PUMP AND ADDITIONAL FANS AS THIS MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE AND BATTERY DRAIN DURING THE PROGRAMMING PROCESS. Remove fuses for fuel pump and additional fans. Press tick.
  34. Screen shows TURN IGNITION SWITCH ON. Turn ignition to ON position. Press tick.
  35. Screen shows downloading data box with progress bar. It takes about 2-3 minutes.
  36. Screen shows TURN IGNITION SWITCH OFF. Turn ignition to OFF position. Press tick.
  37. Screen shows TURN IGNITION SWITCH ON. Turn ignition to ON position. Press tick.
  38. Screen changes to progress bar and then changes to VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS with VIN number and asks IS THIS CORRECT? Press YES.
  39. Screen to fill out repair order information appears. Press tick.
  40. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS screen appears. Now re-install fan and fuel pump fuses.
  41. Now select TOOL BOX, then MODULE PROGRAMMING. Press tick. PLEASE WAIT appears.
  42. Now select MODULE REPROGRAMMING and PCM. Press tick.
  43. Screen should say NO LATER CALIBRATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE SYSTEM FOR THIS PCM. THE LATEST LEVEL FOR THIS VEHICLE: 1U7A-12A650-AYB. Now, fill out PCM label mentioned previously with this information and install it next to vehicle emissions label on hood.
  44. Press tick.
  45. Now turn key off, press SELECT SYSTEMS OPTIONS or MENU icon (at upper right side of screen). Press EXIT and push Green tick. This will return you to VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS screen.
  46. Now press CLOSE SESSION icon (lower left side of screen, 3rd icon) and press DELETE (deletes session). Press tick.
  47. Disconnect WDS cable. PCM is now programmed with latest calibration.
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