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 theGENERAL INFORMATION in this SERVICE INFORMATION). When replacing a PCM, the VIN must be programmed in the PCM. If there is no VIN in PCM memory, the fault code (DTC P0630) is set.

1. Select "Vehicle" and "Engine" (For example, TUCSON 2.0L L4).
   Fig 1: Scan Tool Display - Vehicle And Engine

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2. Select "VIN WRITING".
   Fig 2: Scan Tool Display - VIN WRITING

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3. Check the PCM status.
   Fig 3: Scan Tool Display - 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 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

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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 5: Scan Tool Display - VIN

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7. Verify the programmed VIN in the PCM memory.