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. For more information, please refer to the GENERAL INFORMATION article). When replacing a 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

Select "Vehicle" and "Engine" (For example, TUCSON 2.0L L4).

Fig 1: TUCSON - Screen Display
Select "VIN WRITING".

Fig 2: ENGINE L4 - Screen Display
Check the PCM status.

Fig 3: VIN WRITING - Screen Display
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
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: WRITE VIN - Screen Display
After verifying the written VIN, press the "ENTER" key.
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then turn ON.

Fig 5: WRITE VIN - Screen Display
Verify the programmed VIN in the PCM memory.