Powertrain Control Module (PCM): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Position the PCM and bracket.
- Install the 2 nuts and tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
Connect the PCM electrical connectors.
Attach the wiring harness retainer.
Connect the RH battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
NOTE: If the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) procedure was not successful in downloading the data from the vehicles original PCM, then the oil life data of the vehicle is lost. If this occurs, and the oil life cannot be determined through service history or customer interview, it is recommended the vehicle engine oil and filter be changed and the oil change minder reset.

Restore the module configuration. Carry out the module configuration restore steps of the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) procedure. For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
NOTE: If the Body Control Module (BCM) or the PCM (or both) is being replaced, the parameters must be reset in both modules or the vehicle will experience a Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) no start. This will occur even if the vehicle is not equipped with PATS.

Carry out the PATS Parameter Reset. For additional information, refer to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) .

Vehicles with Circuit Deactivation Ignition Module (CDIM)
Carry out the extended idle shut down initialization procedure. For additional information, refer to EXTENDED IDLE SHUTDOWN INITIALIZATION procedure in this article.