215: F-550 BCM Trouble
About this episode
A deep dive into diagnosing and programming Ford Super Duty F-550 body control modules (BCMs), highlighting the challenges of dealing with new versus used modules, programming procedures like PMI and as-built coding, and the importance of having two functional keys. The episode reveals issues with incorrect Ford server data causing configuration errors and how tools like 4Scan help decode and fix these problems. The host shares real-world experiences with multiple F-550s, offering insights on overcoming programming obstacles and the value of persistence and specialized tools in automotive diagnostics.
Today on the show I share my programming challenges on several F-550 trucks with new body control modules. The data from Ford's server seems to be incorrect, so how do we make it correct?
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