Manual ZCS Coding Procedure

Always have a battery charger connected when using diagnosis or coding equipment. Voltage should be stable at 12.5 V. 

1. With the new control module installed, connect the DIS/MoDiC and turn on the ignition switch.
2. Select Coding and Programming from the DIS/MoDiC start screen or "Change" drop down menu.
   Fig 1: View Of DIS/MoDiC Start Screen

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3. Select "3 ZCS CODING" and press the continue arrow (right arrow button).
4. The Version ID page is displayed. Verify that the latest coding software is being used. Press the continue arrow.
   Fig 2: Identifying Version ID Display Screen

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5. Note the warning about Car/Key Memory and select the appropriate series.
   Fig 3: View Of Car/Key Memory Warning Screen

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   Fig 4: Identifying Series Selection Screen

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6. The next screen provides five options

   Select recoding.

   Fig 5: View Of Recoding Selection Screen

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7. The next screen lists the connected ZCS codable control modules installed in the vehicle.

   Select IKE/KOMBI or EWS which are the only ones that require manual entry.

   Fig 6: Identifying Manual Entry Selection Screen

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8. The next screen then responds by asking if the selection is correct. Press the "Yes" button and continue.
   Fig 7: View Of Manual Entry Confirmation Screen

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9. The next screen displays the last 7 digits of the chassis number in the cluster. Since this is a new replacement control module it is displaying the basic information (FFFFFFF) which does not have a specific VIN assigned to it yet.

   Enter the last 7 digits of the vehicle identification number using the keypad. When finished double check the display and confirm the input by pressing "Yes".

   Fig 8: Identifying Chassis VIN Entry Screen

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10. With the last 7 digits of the VIN entered, the present ZCS code is displayed on the screen. All positions of the ZCS are "F" which indicates the control module is still in the basic state.

    The display requests a YES or NO response to change the displayed ZCS. Press the YES button to continue.

    Fig 9: View Of Manual ZCS Coding Confirmation Screen

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11. The GM segment is displayed (FFFFFFFFF). Press the "No" button to refuse display.
    Fig 10: Identifying GM Segment Display Screen

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12. The next screen displays an expanded keypad for complete entry of the GM segment. This is read from the label of the vehicle.

    Carefully enter the complete GM segment, double check all digits as displayed and press the "Yes" button when complete.

    Fig 11: View Of GM Segment Entry Screen

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13. The next two screens are for entry of the SA and VN segments.

    Enter these numbers in the same manner they were entered for the GM segment.

    Double check all digits and Press the "YES" button and continue.

    Fig 12: Identifying SA/VN Segment Entry Screen (1 Of 2)

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    Fig 13: Identifying SA/VN Segment Entry Screen (2 Of 2)

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14. The next screen indicates that the ZCS has been entered into the DIS/MoDiC and automatic coding is ready to start.

    Press the "Yes" button and then continue.

    Fig 14: View Of Automatic Coding Start Screen

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15. The screen indicates that Automatic Coding is Active.
    Fig 15: Identifying Automatic Coding Confirmation Screen

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16. The next screen displays the encoded ZCS.

    As noted on the screen the ZCS has changed from the basic uncoded state. Changes to the original ZCS code occur because either the coding software or hardware version of the control module is different.

    Fig 16: View Of Encoded ZCS Display Screen

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17. The next screen displays "coding key stored for printout. If necessary write out a new ZCS label and affix it into the vehicle specific location.

    Coding is completed, Switch off the ignition and wait for 10 seconds. Switch on ignition and check for proper system operation.

    Fig 17: View Of Manual ZCS Coding End Screen

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