Ford PCM Programming

With rise in installation of ECU and PCMs, the tools and skills required for Ford PCM programming are becoming an essential to diagnose problems in the automobile. One can also get Ford PCM programing done from automotive shops that also employs technicians as staff to carry out repair and reprograming jobs for clients. These technicians are skilled to program Ford PCM as well as reprogram the vehicle if it is showing performance signs or problems like, check engine light, poor mileage, faulty DTCS, shifting, rough idle, emissions quality, ABS, and more.

Ford PCM Programing is pretty simple and straightforward procedure as compared to other vehicles and PCM but what one ought to keep in mind is that while programing Ford PCM you have to follow the procedure stated to do the same. In other words, when problem in your Ford PCM crops up and while you try to replace an problematic PCM which is dead or not communicating with the scan tool or programming device, you ought to follow the stated procedure.

Steps involved in PCM programing is explained as under:

PCM scan tool should first be attached to laptop and start the software. Computer may ask you to provide the auto’s VIN to proceed. Now, detach the PCM tool from the laptop, locate ford PCM, and start ignition. To complete the programing process you have to ensure that current flows constantly to the engine. Next, you have to attach the tool to OBD II connector. Keep the tool ON to enter details like the auto engine specifications, fuel system, etc.

The programming (or reprograming) process will thus start, which mae take around 15-20 minutes. When process is complete tool will give an indication. Time to turn off and disconnect tool and OFF ignition that was earlier turned on. Try restarting; and while you do that pay attention to make sure it is running smoothly, you should also check for warning lights or other problematic or abnormal signs.

If there are no such signs means things have gone off well but if it does not this means programing has failed. In this case you can try the whole procedure once again, check electrical data connection to confirm everything is okay. If it still does not it means Ford PCM needs to be replaced as it has gone past the repairing condition.

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