Engine Controls - ECM Update When Replacing Accel. Pedal
TSB 08-16-208/18/08
6.4L - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 4/23/2007 -
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL PEDAL
REPLACEMENTS
FORD:
2008 F-Super Duty
ISSUE
Some 2008 F-Super Duty 250-550 vehicles equipped with a 6.4L diesel engine and built before 4/23/2007 will require a calibration update if the Electronic Throttle Control Pedal has been replaced with an 8C3Z-9F836-E.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM), transmission control module (TCM) and instrument cluster (IC).
1. Reprogram the PCM/TCM by selecting Module Reprogramming PCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 55.10 or later, patch 24 or later and 56.1 or later, patch 8 or later. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2008.7 DVD. When reprogramming the PCM on automatic transmission equipped vehicles the TCM will also automatically be reprogrammed to the latest level. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
2. Reprogram the IC by selecting Module Reprogramming IC to the latest calibration using the same IDS release.
NOTE
REPROGRAMMING CONCERNS/ERRORS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) OR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION MODULE (VCM) BECOMING DISCONNECTED, LOW BATTERIES ON THE INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) OR THE IDS GOING INTO ANY TYPE OF SLEEP MODE, OR LOW VEHICLE BATTERY VOLTAGE. IF THERE WAS AN INTERRUPTION DURING REPROGRAMMING, MAKE SURE THE ORIGINAL IDS SESSION THAT WAS CREATED FOR THE VEHICLE IS NOT DELETED. IF THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE SESSION IS NOT USED OR DELETED BEFORE THE MODULES ARE COMPLETELY REPROGRAMMED, FURTHER REPROGRAMMING ERRORS CAN OCCUR. THE MODULE RECOVERY PROCEDURE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND IT IS CRITICAL THAT MODULE SWAPPING IS NOT PERFORMED FROM VEHICLE TO VEHICLE. TO REGAIN COMMUNICATION WITH A MODULE THAT HAS BEEN ERASED DURING REPROGRAMMING, RESUME THE ORIGINAL SESSION ONCE THE IDS IS RE-BOOTED.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 08-13-02
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
081602A 2008 F-Super Duty 6.4L 0.5 Hr.
Automatic Transmission:
Reprogram The
PCM/TCM/IC Includes
Time To Check For DTCs
Authorization Decal Not
Required (Do Not Use
With 12650D)
081602B 2008 F-Super Duty 6.4L 0.4 Hr.
Manual Transmission:
Reprogram The PCM/IC
Includes Time To Check
For DTCs Authorization
Decal Not Required (Do
Not Use With 12650D)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04
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