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Variant Code Structure




Variant Code Structure




The four digit structure of the variant code is a two word hex code. Each hex character provides specific control module encoding information

Each hex digit has a binary equivalent that provides four 1s or 0s. This provides a total of 16 bits of information (or choices).




The control module assigns specific functions, characteristic maps anti control module program constants based on the individual 1s and 0s.

Intentionally miscoding a DME will not create any performance advantages arid quite possibly could lead to engine damage.