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Body Control Module (BCM): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Transit-350 HD, 2016 Ford Transit-350, 2016 Ford Transit-250, and 2016 Ford Transit-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles 

  1. 1.

    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

  1. 2.

    NOTE: Carry out Steps 2-13 only if installing a new BCM. Use the previous diagnostic scan tool session or start a diagnostic scan tool session using the PCM part number or tear tag number located on the PCM.
    NOTE: Some replacement BCM may be in transport mode. Follow the steps to deactivate transport mode.

    Deactivate transport mode in the BCM. Refer to: Transport and Factory Mode Deactivation .

  1. 3.

    Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the BCM following the on-screen instructions.

  1. 4.

    Using the scan tool, select Tool Box/Module Programming/Programmable Parameters/Car Configuration Parameter(s).
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  1. 5.

    NOTE: If a diagnostic scan tool is connected to the internet, it will automatically obtain As-Built data. If a diagnostic scan tool is not connected to the internet, obtain the As-Built data from Professional Technician Society (PTS) OASIS. Download the As-Built data to the scan tool or other storage device, such as a flash drive, following the on-screen instructions.

    From the Car Configuration screen select " Retrieve PTS derived ASBUILT data". Follow the on-screen instructions to install the as-built data into the BCM.

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  1. 6.

    Do not interrupt the process until it is completed.
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  1. 7.

    Select Special Function - TPMS Configuration.
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  1. 8.

    Train the tire pressure sensors. Refer to: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Location Calibration .

  1. 9.

    NOTE: Parameter reset must be performed on PATS and non- PATS vehicles.

    Carry out the anti-theft system PATS parameter reset. Refer to: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Parameter Reset .

Vehicles equipped with PATS 

  1. 10.

    Carry out the key programming procedure. Refer to: Key Programming Using Diagnostic Equipment .

Vehicles not equipped with 

  1. 11.

    Carry out RKE transmitter programming. Refer to: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Programming .

  1. 12.

    NOTE: The Configurable Engine Immobilizer (CEI) Lock Configuration function must be performed on PATS and non- PATS vehicles.

    Carry out the Configurable Engine Immobilizer (CEI) Lock Configuration. On the scan tool, select Body/Service Functions/CEI Lock Configuration.

  1. 13.

    Carry out the BCM self-test (must include an on-demand self-test), clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and then repeat the self-test to confirm all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been cleared.