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Transmission Control Module (TCM), Replacing




Transmission Control Module (TCM), Replacing

Work procedure
First, check control module identification of the previous Transmission Control Module (TCM) as follows:
- Connect diagnostic tester. Diagnostic Tester, Connecting
- Switch ignition on.
- Under address word 33, select "Diagnostic mode 9: Vehicle information".
- Select the vehicle information "Test-ID 04: Calibration Identification".
Control module identification will be displayed, e.g.:
3B0927156AP1213
- End diagnosis and switch ignition off.

NOTE: The Transmission Control Module (TCM) is located under floor carpet in footwell in front of front passenger's seat.

- Remove lower right A-pillar trim and door sill molding:
- Loosen carpet and fold upward.







- Unclip Transmission Control Module (TCM) out of box -arrows-
- Then disengage connector from control module and disconnect.
Observe safety precautions.







- Position connector on connector housing -1-, swivel in -2- and engage -3
- Rest of installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
- Check whether the new control module identification matches the old control module identification.

If Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- was replaced:
- Code the Transmission Control Module (TCM)
- Generate readiness code. Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes