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

Select "Vehicle" and "Engine" (For example, SE-DONA 3.5L V6).

Fig 1: Scan Tool Display - 07. SE-DONA
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Fig 2: Scan Tool Display - 01. 3.5L (MELCO SYS)
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Select "VIN WRITING".

Fig 3: Scan Tool Display - 09. VIN WRITING
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Check the ECM status.

Fig 4: Scan Tool Display - 12. READ
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NOTE:
- VIRGIN: VIN is not programmed
- LEARNT: VIN has been already programmed
Is the ECM status "VIRGIN"?

YES : --> Go to next step 4.

NO : --> END
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: Scan Tool Display - 12. WRITE
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Fig 6: Scan Tool Display - 12. READ/WRITE
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After verifying the written VIN, press the "ENTER" key.
Turn the ignition switch OFF, then back ON.

Fig 7: Scan Tool Display - 12. READ/WRITE
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Verify the programmed VIN in the ECM memory.