Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Programming

APIM programming is a process which updates the APIM consumer interface processor (CIP) and vehicle interface processor (VIP) software. The VIP programming updates the calibration files in the portion of the APIM which interfaces with the controller area network (CAN). The CIP programming updates calibration files in the portion of the APIM which interfaces with mobile phones and other customer devices.

APIM programming uses the vehicle communication module (VCM) to read and program the VIP software through the DLC. A web-based OASIS application is used to read and program the CIP software via a universal serial bus (USB) cable between the scan tool and vehicle USB port. Both the VCM and OASIS application must be running on the scan tool during APIM programming.