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Transmission Control Module, 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. Refer to the Ebahn website.

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 of diagnosis and switch the ignition off.

Removal 

-- Remove the left wheel housing liner. Refer to Body Exterior, Repair Group 66.

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

-- If equipped, disconnect the right side -2- and the left side -5- turn signal electrical harness from the Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217-.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 Assembly Components
GWWA37-0684Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- bracket screws -3-.

-- Remove the Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- with the bracket attached.

-- Remove the bracket screws -4- and the bracket from the Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217-.

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-.

Final procedures 

  1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  2. If necessary, erase DTC memory of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217-. DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE, SETTING .