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DTC Troubleshooting




DTC Troubleshooting: P0630

DTC P0630: VIN Not Programmed or Mismatch

NOTE:

- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

- This DTC is stored only when the PCM does not have the VIN information of the vehicle. Use the HDS to input the missing VIN information.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

2. Check the VIN with the HDS.

Does the HDS show the vehicle's VIN?
YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Go to step 3.


3. Input the VIN to the PCM with the HDS.

Does the screen show COMPLETE?
YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Go to step 4.


4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P062F indicated?
YES - Go to the DTC P062F troubleshooting. P062F

NO - Go to step 9.


5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and wait 5 seconds.

8. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0630 indicated?
YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.


9. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, PCM Update or substitute a known-good PCM. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

10. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0630 indicated?
YES - If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO - If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM. PCM Replacement If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.