Control Module: Service and Repair
Transmission Control Module, Replacing
• To achieve optimal anti-theft protection for the vehicle, an anti-theft immobilizer was installed. The anti-theft immobilizer is a system for enabling/locking the Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217).
• To perform adaptation of the anti-theft immobilizer.
Procedure
Check the identification of the previous Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217) as follows:
- Connect the scan tool.
- Switch the ignition on.
- Select "Diagnostic mode 9: Vehicle information."
- Select the"Test-ID 04: Calibration identification".
- The Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217) identification will be displayed, e.g.: 09G27750 L 0301
- End of diagnosis and switch the ignition off.
Removal
- Remove the left wheel housing liner.
- Disconnect the Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217) electrical harness connector - A -.
- If equipped, disconnect the right side - 2 - and the left side - 5 - turn signal electrical harness from the Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217).
- Remove the Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217) bracket screws - 3 -.
- Remove the Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217) with the bracket attached.
- Remove the bracket screws - 4 - and the bracket from the Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217).
Installation
- Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. note the following:
- Check the identification of the new Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217) to ensure it matches the old Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217).
- Code the Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217).
Final procedures
1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory.
2. If necessary, erase DTC memory of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217). => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory.
3. Generate readiness code. => [ Readiness Code ] Readiness Code.