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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 "). 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.

CAUTION: The programmed VIN cannot be changed. When writing the VIN, confirm the VIN carefully
  1. Select "Vehicle" and "Engine" (For example, TUCSON 2.0L L4).
    Fig 1: Scan Tool Display - Select Vehicle And Engine
    G04810169Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Select "VIN WRITING".
    Fig 2: Scan Tool Display - Select VIN WRITING
    G04810170Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Check the ECM/PCM status.
    Fig 3: Scan Tool Display - ECM/PCM Status
    G04810171Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    NOTE:
    • VIRGIN: VIN is not programmed
    • LEARNT: VIN has been already programmed

    Is the PCM status "VIRGIN"?

    YES 

    • Go to next step 4.

    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 4: Scan Tool Display - VIN WRITING
    G04810172Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. After verifying the written VIN, press the "ENTER" key.
  6. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then turn ON.
    Fig 5: Scan Tool Display - ENTER
    G04810173Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Verify the programmed VIN in the PCM memory.