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Entering VIN During ECM (PCM) Replacement and/or DTC P0630




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Entering VIN During ECM (PCM) Replacement and/or DTC P0630

Vin Write Procedure

To write a VIN to a replacement ECM (PCM), use the following process:

1. Confirm the VIN. It is located on the front left of the instrument panel.
2. Connect the Diagnostic tester to DLC3.
3. Turn the ignition switch and Diagnostic tester switch ON.
4. All vehicles except Prius and Highlander HV:
Select from the Diagnostic Tester menus: DIAGNOSIS, ENHANCED OBDII, VIN, and VIN WRITE.

Prius and Highlander HV vehicles.:
Select from the Diagnostic Tester menus: DIAGNOSIS, OBD/MOBD, HV ECU, VIN, and VIN WRITE.





5. Write the VIN in accordance with the Diagnostic Tester display.





6. Compare the VIN displayed on the Diagnostic Tester with the VIN on the instrument panel. if these are not the same, write the VIN again after turning the ignition switch OFF.

VIN Read Procedure

1. Connect the Diagnostic Tester to DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch and Diagnostic Tester switch ON.
3. All vehicles except Prius and Highlander HV:
Select from the Diagnostic Tester menus: DIAGNOSIS, ENHANCED OBDII, VIN, and READ.

Prius and Highlander HV vehicles:
Select from the Diagnostic Tester menus: DIAGNOSIS, OBD/MOBD, HV ECU, VIN, and VIN READ.





4. Check the VIN displayed on the Diagnostic tester.