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Work Procedure

When replacing ECM, the following procedure must be performed.

After replacing with a blank ECM, programming is required to write ECM information. Be sure to follow the procedure to perform the programming.

  1. CHECK ECM PART NUMBER 

    Check ECM part number to see whether it is blank ECM or not.

    NOTE:
    • Part number of blank ECM is 23703 - xxxxx.
    • Check the part number when ordering ECM or with the one included in the label on the container box.

    Is the ECM a blank ECM?

    YES

    GO TO 2.

    NO

    GO TO 4.

  2. SAVE ECM PART NUMBER 

    Read out the part number from the old ECM and save the number, following the programming instructions. Refer to "CONSULT Operation Manual".

    NOTE:
    • The ECM part number is saved in CONSULT.
    • Even when ECM part number is not saved in CONSULT, go to 3.

    GO TO 3.

  3. PERFORM ECM PROGRAMMING 

    After replacing ECM, perform the ECM programming. Refer to "CONSULT Operation Manual".

    NOTE:
    • During programming, maintain the following conditions:
      • Ignition switch: ON
      • Electric load: OFF
      • Brake pedal: Not depressed
      • Battery voltage: 12 - 13.5 V (Be sure to check the value of battery voltage by selecting "BATTERY VOLT" in "Data monitor" of CONSULT.)

    GO TO 5.

  4. REPLACE ECM 

    Replace ECM.

    GO TO 5.

  5. PERFORM INITIALIZATION OF NVIS (NATS) SYSTEM AND REGISTRATION OF ALL NVIS (NATS) IGNITION KEY IDS 

    Refer to Work Procedure .

    GO TO 6.

  6. PERFORM VIN REGISTRATION 

    Refer to Work Procedure .

    GO TO 7.

  7. PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING 

    Refer to Work Procedure .

    GO TO 8.

  8. PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING 

    Refer to Work Procedure .

    Is the vehicle with SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE)?

    YES

    GO TO 9.

    NO

    GO TO 10.

  9. PERFORM M/T NEUTRAL POSITION LEARNING 

    Refer to Work Procedure .

    GO TO 10.

  10. PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING 

    Refer to Work Procedure .

    END