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 the GENERAL INFORMATION in this service information. ). 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.

Select "VIN Writing" function in "Vehicle S/W Management".
Select "Write VIN" in "ID Register" menu.

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Enter the VIN.

CAUTION: Before entering the VIN, confirm again as it cannot be changed once programmed.

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