VIN Programming Procedure

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 GENERAL INFORMATION article). When replacing an PCM, the VIN must be programmed in the ECM/PCM. If there is no VIN in ECM/PCM memory, the fault code (DTC P0630) is set.

1. Select "Vehicle" and "Engine" (For example, TUCSON 2.0L L4).
   Fig 1: Selecting "Vehicle"

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   Fig 2: Selecting "Engine"

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2. Select "VIN WRITING".
   Fig 3: Selecting "VIN WRITING"

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3. Check the ECM/PCM status.
   Fig 4: Checking ECM/PCM Status

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   NOTE:

   • VIRGIN: VIN is not programmed
   • LEARNT: VIN has been already programmed

   Is the PCM status "VIRGIN"?

   YES: 

   Go to next step

   NO: 

   END

4. Write the VIN with cursor, function and number keys.
   WARNING: Before pressing the "ENTER" key, confirm the VIN again because the programmed VIN cannot be changed.
   Fig 5: Writing VIN

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   Fig 6: Verifying VIN

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5. After verifying the written VIN, press the "ENTER" key.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then turn ON.
   Fig 7: Verifying VIN

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7. Verify the programmed VIN in the PCM memory.