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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 PCM, the VIN must be programmed in the PCM. If there is no VIN in PCM memory, the fault code (DTC P0630) is set.

CAUTION: The programmed VIN cannot be changed. When writing the VIN, confirm the VIN carefully
  1. Select "Vehicle" and "Engine" (For example, TUCSON 2.0L L4).
    Fig 1: Selecting Vehicle And Engine
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  2. Select "VIN WRITING".
    Fig 2: Selecting VIN WRITING
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  3. Check the PCM status.
    Fig 3: Display - PCM Status
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    NOTE:
    • VIRGIN: VIN is not programmed
    • LEARNT: VIN has been already programmed

    Is the PCM 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: Display - VIN Writing Screen
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  5. After verifying the written VIN, press the "ENTER" key.
  6. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then turn ON.
    Fig 5: Display - Write VIN Screen
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  7. Verify the programmed VIN in the PCM memory.