MFI

DTC P0630: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Malfunction

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stored in the ECM by the vehicle manufacturer.

DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
The ECM checks whether the VIN is being entered or not.

MONITOR EXECUTION
Continuous

MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (Other monitor and Sensor)

Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored in memory for the item monitored below)
- Not applicable

Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)
- Not applicable

DTC SET CONDITIONS

Logic Flow Chart:

Check Condition
- Ignition switch is "ON" position.

Judgement Criterion
- VIN (current) has not been written.

FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION
- None

OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
None

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are:)
- ECM failed.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: USB Cable
- MB991910: Main Harness A

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, check VIN Information.






CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.

1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
2. Set scan tool MB991958 to the coding mode for VIN Information.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Has VIN (current) been written?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Write VIN. Then go to Step 3.

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code (DTC)

1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
2. Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Q: Is DTC P0630 set?

YES : Replace the ECM. When the ECM is replaced, register the ID code. Refer to Keyless Operation System (KOS), ID Code Registration Necessity Judgment Table [Vehicles with KOS> or Wireless Control Module, ID Codes Registration Judgment Table [Vehicles with WCM>.

NO : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to General (Body and Chassis), How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions.

STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code (DTC)

1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
2. Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Q: Is DTC P0630 set?

YES : Replace the ECM. When the ECM is replaced, register the ID code. Refer to Keyless Operation System (KOS), ID Code Registration Necessity Judgment Table [Vehicles with KOS> or Wireless Control Module, ID Codes Registration Judgment Table [Vehicles with WCM>.

NO : The inspection is complete.