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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 PCM. If there is no VIN in 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: Scantool Display - Hyundai Vehicle Diagnosis (1 Of 2)
    G06861346Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Scantool Display - Hyundai Vehicle Diagnosis (2 Of 2)
    G06861347Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Select "VIN WRITING".
    Fig 3: Scantool Display - Hyundai Vehicle Diagnosis
    G06861348Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Check the PCM status.
    Fig 4: Scantool Display - VIN Writing
    G06861349Courtesy 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: Scantool Display - VIN Writing
    G06861350Courtesy 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 6: Scantool Display - Writing VIN
    G06861351Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Verify the programmed VIN in the PCM memory.