VIN Programming Procedure

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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a number that has the vehicle's information (Manufacturer, 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.

Select "VIN Writing" function in "Vehicle S/W Management".
Select "Write VIN" in "ID Resister".

Fig 1: Scantool Display - ID Resister
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Input the VIN.
WARNING: Before inputting the VIN, double check the VIN as it cannot be changed once programmed.

Fig 2: Scantool Display - Write VIN
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Turn the ignition switch OFF, then back ON.