P0630

DTC P0630 (LUW)

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructionsprovides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor
DTC P0630
- VIN Not Programmed or Mismatched - Engine Control Module (ECM)

Circuit/System Description

This DTC sets when the engine control module (ECM) has determined that the vehicle identification number (VIN) is not stored in the ECM memory. When the control module is replaced, the VIN must be programmed into the control module memory.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The control module is ON or awake.
* The DTC runs continuously when the above condition is met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects that no VIN is stored in memory.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P0630 is a Type C DTC.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P0630 is a Type C DTC.

Reference Information
DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module Referencesfor scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Note: The ECM cannot determine if the VIN programmed into the control module is valid. Always verify that the VIN displayed on the scan tool is correct for that vehicle.

1. Ignition ON, observe the Vehicle Information under ID System Information on the scan tool. The VIN information should match the vehicles VIN.

• If a VIN is not displayed, program the VIN with a scan tool.

2. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the freeze frame/failure records data.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.