Transmission Control Module (TCM), replacing
Work procedure
Check control module identification of the previous Transmission Control Module (TCM) as follows:
- Connect diagnostic tester. Refer to Diagnostic tester, connecting
- Switch ignition on.
- Under address word 33, select "Diagnostic mode 9: Vehicle information".
- Select the vehicle information "Test-ID 04: Calibration Identification".
Control module identification will be displayed, e.g.:
3B0927156T 2222
- End diagnosis and switch ignition off.
NOTE:
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) is located under floor carpet in footwell in front of front passenger's seat.
- Remove lower right A-pillar trim and door sill molding:
Refer to UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Loosen carpet and fold upward.
- Unclip Transmission Control Module (TCM) out of box (arrows).
- Disengage connector from control module and disconnect.
Observe safety precautions. Refer to Safety precautions .
- Position connector on connector housing -1-, swivel in -2- and engage -3-.
Rest of installation is in reverse order of removal.
- Check whether new control module identification matches the old control module identification.
If Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- was replaced:
- Code the Transmission Control Module (TCM):
Refer to VAS5051 Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System; Guided Fault Finding; Vehicle System Test or VAS5052; Vehicle Self-Diagnosis
- Generate readiness code. Refer to Readiness code, generating