Transmission Control Module, Replacing

Transmission Control Module, Replacing

• The Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217) is a component of the Mechatronic unit in the transmission and cannot be serviced individually.

• 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.

Work 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.

- End diagnosis and switch the ignition off.

- Replace the Mechatronic unit in the transmission.

- 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).

Generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.