Principals of Operation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Some modules must be programmed as part of the repair procedure. If correct procedure is not followed, module may not function correctly and may set a number of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). Modules that require programming should not be exchanged between vehicles. In most cases, a vehicle's parameter values or settings are unique to that vehicle. Connect Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) tester, New Generation Star (NGS) tester or equivalent diagnostic tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). See Figure. DLC is located under instrument panel between steering column and the radio. See Figure. Diagnostic tool tester will automatically attempt to retrieve module configuration information from all modules and from a back-up location in the PCM when Vehicle Identification (VID) is carried out. If module and PCM do not contain correct information, diagnostic tool tester will either request "As Built" data or display a list of items that you will need to manually configure them. Diagnostic tool tester will program module based on data entered. There are three different methods that are used for module programming:

Programmable Module Installation (PMI).
Calibration update.
Programmable parameters.

Some modules do not support all three methods. See MODULE PROGRAMMING .