Transmission Adaptive Learning: Notes

SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION

Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

The adaptive learning procedures and self-tests should be done with the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS).
NOTE: The VCM LED prove-out confirms power and ground from the Data Link Connector (DLC) to the VCM.

If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:
- check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
- check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
- refer to, MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to diagnose no power to the scan tool.
If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- verify the ignition is in the RUN position.
- verify scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
- refer to, MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to diagnose no response from the scan tool.
Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication from one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
- If the network test passes, continue with the transmission adaptive learning procedures.
Verify that the calibration file is present on the scan tool. If the file is present, go to Step 10. If the file is not present, continue with this procedure.
Update the PCM/Transmission Control Module (TCM) calibration. Calibration files maybe obtained at Professional Technician Society (PTS) website. Independent Technicians refer to www.motorcraft.com.
The scan tool checks to see if the file is present on the scan tool. If the calibration file is present, the technician may proceed with downloading the file to the PCM/TCM. If the file is not present, the scan tool will need to be connected to the server to download the file onto the scan tool.
Connect the scan tool to the PTS server.
Follow the instructions on the network to download the strategy file to the scan tool.
If the scan tool cannot connect to the PTS server, download the file from www.motorcraft.com.
If the scan tool cannot download a strategy from the web site, a partial strategy will automatically be downloaded.
Reconnect the scan tool to the vehicle.