VIN Programming Procedure

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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a number that has the vehicle's information (Maker, Vehicle Type, Vehicle Line/Series, Body Type, Engine Type, Transmission Type, Model Year, Plant Location and so forth. For more information, please refer to the procedure "GI" in this GENERAL INFORMATION ). When replacing an ECM, the VIN must be programmed in the ECM. If there is no VIN in ECM memory, the fault code (DTC P0630) is set.

CAUTION: The programmed VIN cannot be changed. When writing the VIN, confirm the VIN carefully.

Select "VIN Writing" function in "Vehicle S/W Management".
Select "Write VIN" in "ID Resister".

Fig 1: Write VIN-ID Resister Screen Display
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Enter the VIN.
WARNING: Before entering the VIN, double-check the VIN as it cannot be changed once programmed.

Fig 2: Write VIN Screen Display
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Turn the ignition switch OFF, then back ON.