Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 , replacing

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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 -.

Fig 1: Identifying Right Upper Dashboard Panel

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Remove the right upper dashboard panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Three Center Screws

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Remove the three center screws - 1 -

Fig 3: Removing Right Upper Dashboard Panel

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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 -.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Control Module J217 & Retaining Nuts

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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