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<\/strong>Complaint & Initial Observations<\/strong><\/h2>\nAfter replacing the Cruise Control Module (CCM), the technician found that both the cruise control and Pre-Collision Assist systems were inoperative. No reason was provided for the original CCM replacement, but the issue surfaced immediately after installation.<\/p>\n
The technician attempted two different types of road tests but couldn\u2019t get either system to function. The updated CCM module appeared to be installed correctly, but the vehicle lacked the original configuration data needed to complete setup.<\/p>\n
Community Insight<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe CCM must be reprogrammed using PMI (Programmable Module Installation)<\/strong> if the original module is still available. If not, the technician must access Ford\u2019s servers to retrieve and install the as-built data<\/strong>. Without this step, the module cannot complete its initial configuration, leaving both systems disabled. (best answer by user: deadstar05)<\/p>\nReal Fix<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis situation is a textbook example of why OEM programming is essential after module replacement. The technician resolved the issue by reprogramming the new CCM using Ford\u2019s as-built data, restoring full functionality to both the cruise control and Pre-Collision Assist systems.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\nModule replacement isn\u2019t just plug-and-play, especially on modern vehicles like the Ford Edge. Without proper reprogramming, critical systems can remain offline. Pass-through programming tools and OEM access are vital for completing these repairs correctly.<\/p>\n
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The CCM must be reprogrammed using PMI (Programmable Module Installation)<\/strong> if the original module is still available. If not, the technician must access Ford\u2019s servers to retrieve and install the as-built data<\/strong>. Without this step, the module cannot complete its initial configuration, leaving both systems disabled. (best answer by user: deadstar05)<\/p>\n This situation is a textbook example of why OEM programming is essential after module replacement. The technician resolved the issue by reprogramming the new CCM using Ford\u2019s as-built data, restoring full functionality to both the cruise control and Pre-Collision Assist systems.<\/p>\n Module replacement isn\u2019t just plug-and-play, especially on modern vehicles like the Ford Edge. Without proper reprogramming, critical systems can remain offline. Pass-through programming tools and OEM access are vital for completing these repairs correctly.<\/p>\n SureTrack\u00ae adds to the power of\u00a0ProDemand\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0with an exclusive combination of real-world knowledge and powerful diagnostic tools, all wrapped in an interactive community of professional technicians. Designed to help automotive shops increase accuracy and efficiency from diagnosis to completed repair, the industry\u2019s most comprehensive repair information resource is just a few clicks away.<\/p>\n Want more? Here\u2019s how you can see more Real Fixes in SureTrack:<\/strong><\/p>\n After replacing the Cruise Control Module on a 2018 Ford Edge, both cruise control and Pre-Collision Assist systems failed to operate. The fix? Reprogramming the module using Ford\u2019s as-built data. This common issue highlights the importance of OEM programming after module replacements to restore full system functionality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":16954,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"shopconnection-category":[1716],"shopconnection-tag":[2022,2062],"class_list":{"0":"post-16952","1":"shopconnection","2":"type-shopconnection","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"shopconnection-category-suretrack-real-fixes","7":"shopconnection-tag-prodemand","8":"shopconnection-tag-suretrack-real-fix","9":"entry"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/shopconnection\/16952","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/shopconnection"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/shopconnection"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16954"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16952"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"shopconnection-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/shopconnection-category?post=16952"},{"taxonomy":"shopconnection-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/shopconnection-tag?post=16952"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Real Fix<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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