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SFI System: Registration: Registration

NOTE:

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) must be input into the replacement ECM.

  1. INPUT INSTRUCTIONS 

    HINT: 

    This registration information consists of two parts: Read VIN and Write VIN.

    1. Read VIN: This process allows the VIN stored in the ECM to be read in order to confirm that the two VINs, provided with the vehicle and stored in the vehicle's ECM, are the same.
    2. Write VIN: This process allows the VIN to be input into the ECM. If the ECM is changed, or the ECM VIN and vehicle VIN do not match, the VIN can be registered, or overwritten in the ECM by following this procedure.
  2. READ VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 
    1. Confirm the vehicle VIN.
    2. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    4. Turn Techstream ON.
    5. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / VIN / VIN Read.
  3. WRITE VIN 
    1. Confirm the vehicle VIN.
    2. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    4. Turn Techstream ON.
    5. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / VIN / VIN Write.
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