General Information

General Description

Regulations require that all 2005 and subsequent model year vehicles shall have the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) available in a standardized format through the standardized data link connector in accordance with SAE J1979 specifications. Using a scan tool, PERFORM "VIN WRITING" procedure after replacing or reflashing a PCM.

DTC Description

The purpose of this logic is to prevent a vehicle from leaving the assembly plant or service station without a VIN in its EEPROM memory.
If the VIN writing is not programmed or incompatible, the PCM determines that a fault exists and a DTC is stored.
MIL (Malfunction Indication Lamp) turns on when the malfunction lasts till 1 driving cycle.

DTC Detecting Condition