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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 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS . 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.
  1. Select "VIN Writing" function in "Vehicle S/W Management".
  2. Select "Write VIN" in "ID Resister".
    Fig 1: Screen Display - VIN Writing
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  3. Input the VIN.
    CAUTION: Before inputting the VIN, confirm the VIN again because the programmed VIN cannot be changed.
    Fig 2: Screen Display - Write VIN (1 Of 3)
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    Fig 3: Screen Display - Write VIN (2 Of 3)
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    Fig 4: Screen Display - Write VIN (3 Of 3)
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