VIN Programming Procedure

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a number that has the vehicle's information (Maker, Vehicle Type, Vehicle Line/Series, Body Type, Engine Type, Transmission Type, Model Year, Plant Location and so forth. 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) is set.

1. Select "Vehicle" and "Engine" (For example, TUCSON 2.0L L4).
   Fig 1: VIN Programming Procedure Screen Display (1 Of 5)

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2. Select "VIN WRITING".
   Fig 2: VIN Programming Procedure Screen Display (2 Of 5)

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3. Check the ECM status.
   Fig 3: VIN Programming Procedure Screen Display (3 Of 5)

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   NOTE:

   • VIRGIN: VIN is not programmed
   • LEARNT: VIN has been already programmed

   Is the ECM status "VIRGIN"?

   YES 

   • Go to next step 4.

   NO 

   • END
4. Write the VIN with cursor, function and number keys.
   WARNING: Before pressing the "ENTER" key, confirm the VIN again because the programmed VIN cannot be changed.
   Fig 4: VIN Programming Procedure Screen Display (4 Of 5)

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5. After verifying the written VIN, press the "ENTER" key.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then back ON.
   Fig 5: VIN Programming Procedure Screen Display (5 Of 5))

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7. Verify the programmed VIN in the ECM memory.