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 ECM, the VIN must be programmed in the ECM. If there is no VIN in ECM memory, the fault code (DTC P0630) is set.

1. Select "Vehicle" and "Engine" (For example, SEDONA 3.5L V6).
   Fig 1: Screen Display - Vehicle And Engine

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2. Select "VIN WRITING".
   Fig 2: Screen Display - VIN WRITING

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3. Check the ECM status.
   Fig 3: Screen Display - ECM Status

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   NOTE:

   • VIRGIN: VIN is not programmed
   • LEARNT: VIN has been already programmed

   Is the ECM status "VIRGIN"?

   YES 

   • Go to 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: Screen Display - VIN

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5. After verifying the written VIN, press the "ENTER" key.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then back ON.
   Fig 5: Screen Display - VIN

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7. Verify the programmed VIN in the ECM memory.