Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Vehicle Dynamic Suspension / Removal and Installation - Vehicle Dynamics Control Module (VDM)

Lincoln Aviator: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension / Removal and Installation - Vehicle Dynamics Control Module (VDM)

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTICE: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.
  1. Release the clips and remove the luggage compartment side trim panel.
    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

  1. Remove the VDM.
    1. Disconnect the VDM electrical connectors.
    1. Remove the retainers and the VDM.
      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Calibrate the VDM. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.

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RFA B1A56:49 Antenna: Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1A56:57 Antenna: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA B1D55:29 Antenna #2: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RFA B1D55:31 Antenna #2: No Signal   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RFA B1D55:45 Antenna #2: Program Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RFA B1D55:49 Antenna #2: Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RFA B1D55:57 Antenna #2: Invalid/ Incompatible Software Component   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RFA P0601:41 Internal Control Module Memory Checksum Error: General Checksum Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test K   RFA P1269:00 Immobilizer Code Not Programmed: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RFA P1602:00 Immobilizer/ ECM Communication Error: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RFA P1622:00 Immobilizer ID Does Not Match: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RFA P1623:00 Immobilizer Code Word/ID Number Write Failure: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RFA U0146:08 Lost Communication With Gateway "A": Bus Signal/Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test L   RFA U0198:00 Lost Communication With Telematic Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test L   RFA U0422:00 Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RFA U200D:11 Control Module Output Power A: Circuit Short to Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA U200D:15 Control Module Output Power A: Circuit Short to Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RFA U200E:11 Control Module Output Power B: Circuit Short to Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RFA U200E:15 Control Module Output Power B: Circuit Short to Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RFA U200F:11 Control Module Output Power C: Circuit Short to Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test C   RFA U200F:15 Control Module Output Power C: Circuit Short to Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test C   RFA U201A:06 Control Module Main 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