Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

General Information





Engine Control
P0630 VIN Not Programmed or Incompatible-ECM/PCM - General Information

General Description

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a number that has the vehicle's information (Maker, Vehicle Type, Vehicle Line/Series, Body Type, Engine Type, Transmission Type, Model Year, Plant Location and so forth). For more information, please refer to the group "General Information" in this Service Manual.

DTC Description

When replacing a PCM, the VIN must be programmed into the PCM. If there is no VIN in the PCM memory, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) turns on and PCM sets a P0630 DTC.

CAUTION:
The programmed VIN cannot be changed. When writing the VIN, confirm the VIN carefully.

DTC Detecting Condition