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Lighting - Ambulance Package Lighting issues

TSB 07-16-6

08/20/07

LIGHTING ON AMBULANCE PACKAGES (US ONLY)

FORD:
2008 F-Super Duty

ISSUE
The 2008 F-Super Duty vehicle is equipped with a smart junction box (SJB) or generic electronic module (GEM) and its function is to provide protection against excessive current loads, typical of a short circuit, by shutting down circuit operation. The SJB/GEM strategy may interpret the switching between Ford headlamps and emergency vehicle lighting, and vice-versa, as a short-to-ground, causing the power feeding a headlamp circuit through the SJB to be turned off.

ACTION
Reprogram the SJB/GEM to the latest calibration using IDS release 50.2 patch 5 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2007.7 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.

NOTE
THIS PROCEDURE APPLIES ONLY TO U.S. AMBULANCE PACKAGES.

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

071606A 2008 F-Super Duty 0.3 Hr.
Ambulance: Reprogram
The SJB Or GEM (Do Not
Use With 12651D,
12651D4)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
15604 04





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