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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2013BEETLE BASE, 2D HATCHBACK, 2.5L ENG VIN X, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)EXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1328 (MODULE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGMODULE CONFIGURATIONPRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONDEFINITION OF TERMS
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans

Definition of Terms

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Automatic TransSECTION Definition of Terms
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The following are definitions of configuration terms:

Programmable Module Installation (PMI) 

PMI  is a scan tool process which configures settings in a new module. Data used for the PMI  process is automatically downloaded from the original module and stored when a scan tool session is started. If this data cannot be retrieved from the module being replaced, the scan tool may prompt for As-Built data entry or display a list of parameter values that need to be manually selected. Some modules are reprogrammed during PMI  when a strategy/calibration update is available. To carry out PMI  , refer to PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI) .

NOTE: It is important that the scan tool identifies the vehicle and obtains configuration data prior to removing any modules. The new module must be able to communicate with the scan tool in order to carry out PMI  .

Module Reprogramming 

Module reprogramming (also referred to as "flashing") is a scan tool process which updates the strategy/calibration in a module. Reprogramming a module with the same level of software will not improve module operation or repair a hardware failure. Module reprogramming is automatically carried out during PMI  when a later strategy/calibration is available.

NOTE: Module reprogramming should be limited to circumstances where a published TSB procedure recommends doing so.
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