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Control Module: Service and Repair






Transmission Control Module J217, Replacing

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).

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.

- 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 ] 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 ] Readiness Code.

End of Procedure