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VIN Programming Procedure

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a number with the vehicle 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 NUMBER DESCRIPTION " 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) will be set.

CAUTION: VIN cannot be changed once it is programmed. Confirm carefully when writing the VIN.
  1. Select "VIN Writing" function in "Vehicle S/W Management".
  2. Select "Write VIN" in "ID Register" menu.
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  3. Enter the VIN.
    CAUTION: Before entering the VIN, confirm again as it cannot be changed once programmed.
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