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CLU Variant Coding

After replacing the cluster with a new one, must be performed the "Variant Coding" procedure.

  1. Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the data link connector in driver side crash pad lower panel, turn the power on KDS/GDS.
  2. Select model and "BCM".
  3. Select Variant coding mode to perform.
    Fig 1: Screen Display - CLU Variant Coding (1 Of 3)
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    Fig 2: Screen Display - CLU Variant Coding (2 Of 3)
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    Fig 3: Screen Display - CLU Variant Coding (3 Of 3)
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  4. If the trouble codes occurred when performing variant coding, try the CLU variant coding again after checking the installation status of CLU system.
Fig 4: Screen Display - CLU Variant Coding
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