VIN Programming Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 in this Service 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 "VIN Writing" function in "Vehicle S/W Management".
Select "Write VIN" in "ID Register".

Fig 1: Selecting Write VIN
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Input the VIN.
WARNING: Before inputting the VIN, confirm the VIN again because the programmed VIN cannot be changed.

Fig 2: VIN Input Screen
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Turn the ignition switch OFF, then back ON.