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Engine Control Module Programming and Setup 4.6L - LH2

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:

  1. ECM Reprogramming--Refer to Service Programming System (SPS).
  2. CKP System Variation Learn--Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn.
  3. 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.
  4. Transmission Fluid Life Remaining--When available, use the scan tool to reset the Transmission Fluid Life Remaining back to the original percentage recorded before the module was replaced.
  5. Theft Deterrent

ECM Reprogramming
    • If the ECM needs to be reprogrammed, refer to Service Programming System (SPS).
    • 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 the scan tool to reset the Transmission Fluid Life Remaining back to the original percentage recorded before the module was replaced.

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 Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn must be performed.

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

Engine Control Module Programming and Setup 3.6L - LY7

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:

  1. ECM Reprogramming--Refer to Service Programming System (SPS).
  2. Refer to Idle Learn.
  3. Theft Deterrent--The ECM will learn the incoming fuel continue password immediately upon receipt of a password message. Once a password message is received, and a password is learned, a learn procedure must be performed to change this password again. ECM which has been previously installed in another vehicle will have learned the other vehicle fuel continue password, and will require a learn procedure after programming to learn the current vehicle password.
  4. 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.
  5. Transmission Fluid Life Remaining--When available, use the scan tool to reset the Transmission Fluid Life Remaining back to the original percentage recorded before the module was replaced.

ECM Reprogramming
    • If the ECM needs to be reprogrammed, refer to Service Programming System (SPS).
    • 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.

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, an Idle Learn Procedure must be performed. Refer to Idle Learn.

    • Throttle body assembly
    • Engine control module (ECM)