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Engine Control Module (ECM), Replacing - I



Engine Control Module (ECM), Replacing

Removing
Check control module identification of the previous Engine Control Module (ECM) as follows:
- Connect diagnostic tester
- Switch ignition on.
- Under address word 33, select "Diagnostic mode 9: Vehicle information".
- Select vehicle information "Test-ID 04: Calibration Identification"

Control module identification will be displayed, e.g.:
06A906032MC4622

- End diagnosis and switch ignition off.
- Remove wiper arms and wind cowl.
- Then disengage connector from control module and disconnect.







- Press mounting bracket (arrow) toward left and pull control module out.

Installing
- Insert new control module into mounting frame.
- Install connector for control module and engage.
- Check whether new control module identification matches old control module identification.
- Generate readiness code.