Component Description: APIM

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Audio signals received by the APIM are sent to the ACM as fluctuating AC voltage.

The APIM consists of 2 internal modules: the CIP and the VIP. The modules are not replaceable individually, but can be flashed independently, if required.

The CIP interfaces with all of the inputs to the APIM. It contains an analog-to-digital-to analog converter, as well as the Bluetooth chipset. Any Application upgrades that are available to the consumer are loaded directly to the CIP through the USB port.

The VIP provides an interface between the CIP and the vehicle. Its main functions are controlling the APIM power management and translating inbound and outbound CAN signals. In addition, the VIP queries the modules on the network to retrieve any DTCs when a vehicle health report is requested.