Engine Control Module Programming and Setup

Engine Control Module Programming and Setup (Gasoline Engines)

The following service procedures require either a programming or a setup event performed for a complete repair.


ECM Replacement

If the engine control module (ECM) is replaced, the following procedures must be performed:

* The ECM Reprogramming-Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) (Programming and Relearning) .
* The CKP Variation Learn-Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn (Service and Repair) for V8 engines or refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn (Service and Repair) for V6.
* The Theft Deterrent Programming-Refer to Theft Deterrent Control Module Programming and Setup (Programming and Relearning) .
* The Fuel Composition Diagnostic-Refer to Fuel Composition Diagnosis (Fuel Composition Diagnosis) for the 5.3L (LMF).
* Engine Oil Life Remaining-When available, use a scan tool to reset the Engine Oil Life Remaining back to the original percentage recorded before the module was replaced.
* Transmission Fluid Life Remaining-When available, use a scan tool to reset the Transmission Fluid Life Remaining back to the original percentage recorded before the module was replaced.
* The Throttle Learn procedure-Refer to Throttle Learn (Throttle Learn) .



ECM Reprogramming

Important: DO NOT reprogram a FlexFuel (E85) vehicle while the fuel composition learn function is active. If necessary, drive the vehicle until the scan tool indicates that the fuel composition learn parameter is inactive. Programming with the fuel composition learn active will result in fuel trim DTCs.



* If the ECM needs to be reprogrammed, refer to Service Programming System (SPS) (Programming and Relearning) .
* Engine Oil Life Remaining-When available, use a scan tool to reset the Engine Oil Life Remaining back to the original percentage recorded before the module was reprogrammed.
* Transmission Fluid Life Remaining-When available, use a scan tool to reset the Transmission Fluid Life Remaining back to the original percentage recorded before the module was reprogrammed.



Setup for Component Replacement

The replacement of some components will require a setup procedure for complete repair.


If any of the following components are replaced, a CKP Variation Learn Procedure must be performed. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn (Service and Repair) .

* Engine replacement
* Any engine repair that disturbs the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor or its relationship with the crankshaft reluctor wheel
* CKP sensor


If the throttle body is replaced, a Throttle Learn procedure must be performed. Refer to Throttle Learn (Throttle Learn) .