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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 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.

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: Display - Select Vehicle And Engine (TUCSON 2.0L L4)
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  2. Select "VIN WRITING".
    Fig 2: Display - Select VIN WRITING
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  3. Check the ECM/PCM status.
    Fig 3: Display - 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 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: Display - VIN WRITING
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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: Display - Press ENTER Key
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  7. Verify the programmed VIN in the PCM memory.