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Transmission Control Module 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.

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 "Calibration identification".

-- The Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- identification will be displayed.

-- End diagnosis and switch the ignition off.

Removal 

-- Remove the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to Wheel Housing Liner .

-- Disconnect the Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- electrical harness connector.

-- Remove the Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217-. -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 - 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 of Procedure