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Engine Control Module (ECM), replacing

Work procedure 

Check control module identification of the previous Engine Control Module (ECM) as follows:

Control module identification will be displayed, e.g.:

3B0907551CG 0001

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Control Module (ECM) Protective Housing
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Fig 2: Removing Engine Control Module
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NOTE:
  • To achieve optimal anti-theft protection for the vehicle, an anti-theft immobilizer is installed. The anti-theft immobilizer is a system for enabling and locking the Engine Control Module (ECM).
  • So that this system cannot be circumvented, it is necessary to perform adaptation of the anti-theft immobilizer using the Vehicle Diagnostic and Information System VAS 5052 in the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) function.
  • The great availability of equipment options makes adaptation of the Engine Control Module (ECM) necessary (e.g. cruise control system). This "writing" function is not possible with the generic scan tool.

Refer to VAS5051 Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System; Guided Fault Finding; Vehicle System Test or VAS5052; Vehicle Self-Diagnosis