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SFI System: Registration

NOTE: The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) must be input into the replacement ECM.

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The VIN is a 17-digit alphanumeric vehicle identification number. The Techstream is required to register the VIN.

  1. DESCRIPTION 

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    This registration article consists of two parts: Read VIN and Write VIN

    1. Read VIN. This process allows the VIN stored in the ECM to be read in order to confirm that the two VINs, the one provided with the vehicle and stored in the vehicle ECM, are the same
    2. Write VIN. This process allows the VIN to be input into the ECM If the ECM is changed, or the ECM VIN and vehicle VIN do not match, the VIN can be registered, or overwritten in the ECM by following this procedure
  2. READ VIN 
    1. Confirm the vehicle VIN
    2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG)
    4. Turn the Techstream ON
    5. Enter the following menus. Powertrain / Engine / Utility/VIN/VIN Read.
  3. WRITE VIN 
    1. Confirm the vehicle VIN
    2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    4. Turn the Techstream ON.
    5. Enter the following menus Powertrain / Engine / Utility/VIN/VIN Write