Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 , replacing
NOTE:
- To achieve optimal anti-theft protection for the vehicle, an anti-theft immobilizer was installed. The anti-theft immobilizer is a system for enabling/locking the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217.
- To perform adaptation of the anti-theft immobilizer using appropriate scan tool.
Procedure
Check the identification of the previous Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 as follows:
- Connect the scan tool.
- Switch the ignition on.
- Select "Diagnostic mode 9: Vehicle information."
- Select the "Test-ID 04: Calibration identification".
- The Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 identification will be displayed, e.g.: 09G27750 L 0301
- End diagnosis and switch the ignition off.
Removal
- Remove the center dash panel - 1 - in the direction of the - arrow -.
- Remove the right upper dashboard panel.
- Remove the three center screws - 1 -
- Remove the right upper dashboard panel - 1 - in the direction of - arrow A - and - arrow B -.
- Pull the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 electrical harness electrical connector - 1 - retaining tab in the direction of the - arrow - and remove from the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 - 2 -.
- Remove the retaining nuts - 3 - and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 - 2 - in the direction of the - arrow -.
Installation
- Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. note the following:
- Check the identification of the new Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 to ensure it matches the old Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217.
- Code the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217.
- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to → Diagnostic Mode 04: Reset/delete diagnostic data
- Perform a road test to verify repair.
If the DTC does not return:
Repair complete, Generate readiness code. Refer to → Readiness Code .
- End diagnosis.
If the DTC does return and no malfunction is detected in the wiring and the voltage supply was OK:
- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220. Refer to → Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J220 , replacing .
- Assembly is performed in the reverse of the removal.
Final procedures
- Check the DTC memory. Refer to.
- If necessary, erase DTC memory of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217.
- Generate readiness code.
End of procedure