2015-2019 Transit - Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Module Programming (23-7127)

PROGRAMMING TYPES AND THEIR USE CASE

Module Reprogramming to update the software on the originally installed module should only be performed when directed by a Field Service Actions, Technical Service Bulletin, Special Service Message and/or the Workshop Manual.

PMI  is required when a module is being replaced. To perform a PMI  , the vehicle's original module must be installed in the vehicle, regardless of whether or not it communicates with the scan tool or vehicle. With the original module installed start a new IDS  session and then run the PMI  routine. Do not install the replacement module until directed by the JDS prompts during the PMI  routine. The PMI  routine will flash software to the replacement module (a blue progress bar is displayed while this is occurring).

Refer to the Workshop Manual removal and installation procedures for all steps required after the module is replaced, including the Integrated Vehicle Dynamics (!VD) learn and brake hydraulic system bleeding procedures.

A NOTE ABOUT AS-BUILT PROGRAMMING

Within the IDS  > Toolbox > Module Programming menus is an option to perform as-built programming. When the as-built programming routine is run, it will prompt the user with the following question: Were you sent here from another procedure such as programable module installation to obtain part numbers? The user is required to select either yes or no.

No - IDS  will attempt to locate the modules configuration data. This is the data that a technician can locate on the PTS  > Diagnostics > As-Built page. For most vehicles, the ABS  module configuration data is located under module address 760. However, 2015-2019 Transit vehicles do not have or utilize as-built configuration data. There will not be data present on PTS  for the ABS  module (address 760) and the as-built programming routine will fail. This is normal.

Yes - IDS  will obtain the module hardware and software part numbers from the as-built database. This routine does not actually program anything to the module. When this routine completes, the technician should return to the module programming menu and run the PMI  routine. The PMI  routine will then flash the module with the latest software, based on the hardware and software part numbers obtain from the as-built database.

GENERAL PROGRAMMING PRE-CHECKS

The vehicles 12-volt battery should be maintained between 12.6 and 13.6 volts using approved Rotunda tools. During programming connect the negative battery charger clamp to a good chassis ground to prevent interfering with the BMS  . Do not connect the negative battery charger connection to the negative battery post or cable.

Aftermarket electronics installed on the vehicle, particularly those which connect to the CAN  networks, have been found to cause programming failures by interfering with the CAN  messages exchanged between the scan tool and module during programming. These devices may include remote start kits, GPS  devices, insurance and fleet monitoring devices, radios and onboard Wi-Fi or modems. These devices are commonly installed near the datalink connector, near the BCM  , in the kick panels or on the dashboard itself. It is recommended that these devices be disconnected for module programming.

DTCS FOR INCOMPLETE/INCORRECT PROGRAMMING

If improperly installed and/or programmed with incorrect software DTC  U2101:00 may be stored in the ABS  module. To address this DTC  it is recommended to follow the steps below.

1. Install (plug in) the original ABS  module into the vehicle.
2. Connect the IDS  scan tool to the vehicle and select New Vehicle Session.
3. If prompted by IDS  that a previous session exists, select either the red X or None Of The Above to start a new session. Do not resume a previous session.
4. When the session starts, confirm that the vehicle identification page is displaying the vehicle correctly by model and model year. If it is not correct, select no on the vehicle identification page to properly identify the vehicle before continuing.
5. Navigate to the toolbox tab > module programming menu > Programmable Module Installation (PMI)
6. Follow the prompts given by the IDS scan tool and install the new module only when the prompts instruct.
7. When the PMI  completes, cycle the ignition off/on 2 times.
8. Run the On-Demand DTC self-test on the ABS  module to verify DTC  U2101:00 has cleared.
9. If the DTC  is still stored, navigate to the toolbox > module programming menu > as-built and select the ABS  module.
10. When the as-built routine prompts with the question: Were you sent here from another procedure such as programmable module installation to obtain part numbers?, answer yes. Follow the remaining on-screen prompts.
11. When the as-built routine completes, re-run the PMI  on the ABS  module.
12. Cycle the ignition off/on 2 times.
13. Re-run the On-Demand DTC self-test on the ABS  module to verify DTC  U2101:00 has cleared.

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