Transmission Control Module, 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.

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Cover Removal

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-- Remove the three center screws -1-

Fig 2: Identifying Three Center Screws

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-- Remove the right upper dashboard panel -1- in the direction of -arrow A- and -arrow B-.

Fig 3: Lifting Right Cover Of Plenum Chamber In Center Of Instrument Panel

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-- 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-.

Fig 4: Identifying 14-Pin Electrical Harness Connector & Terminals

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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 - ERASE DTC MEMORY

-- 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 Diesel Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) Engine Control Module (ECM) -J248-. Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, REPLACING .

-- Assembly is performed in the reverse of the removal.

Final procedures

Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
If necessary, erase DTC memory of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217-. DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
Generate readiness code. READINESS CODE .