CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) must be input into a replacement ECM.
Tech Tips
The VIN is a 17-digit alphanumeric vehicle identification number. The intelligent tester is required to register the VIN.
PROCEDURE
DESCRIPTION
Tech Tips
This registration section consists of 2 parts: Read VIN and Write VIN.
Read VIN: This process allows the VIN stored in the ECM to be read in order to confirm that the 2 VINs, provided with the vehicle and stored in the vehicle ECM, are the same.
Write VIN: This process allows the VIN to be input into the ECM. If the ECM is replaced, or the ECM VIN and vehicle VIN do not match, the VIN can be registered, or overwritten in the ECM by following this procedure.
READ VIN
Confirm the vehicle VIN.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / VIN / VIN Read.
WRITE VIN
Confirm the vehicle VIN.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / VIN / VIN Write.