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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 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
  1. Select "Vehicle" and "Engine" (For example, TUCSON 2.0L L4).
    Fig 1: VIN Programming Screen - Vehicle
    G06879420Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: VIN Programming Screen - Engine
    G06879421Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Select "VIN WRITING".
    Fig 3: VIN Programming Screen - VIN WRITING
    G06879422Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Check the PCM status.
    Fig 4: VIN Programming Screen - PCM Status
    G06879423Courtesy 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 5: VIN Programming Screen - VIN Writing
    G06879424Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 6: VIN Programming Screen - Write VIN
    G06879425Courtesy 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 7: VIN Programming Screen - Turn Ignition Switch OFF, And Then Turn ON
    G06879426Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Verify the programmed VIN in the ECM memory.