Variant Encoding Procedure: Notes

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If a DME M1 .X control module replacement is required, determine which method of variant encoding you can use.

Adopting variant code from existing control module.
Manual input of variant code from control module label.

Adopting the code is the preferred method since it prevents any error when manually entering the code. If the control module cannot communicate on the diagnostic link the manual input method will be necessary.

Fig 1: View Of Adopting Code Using MoDIC

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