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. Refer to the Ebahn website.
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 diagnosis and switch the ignition off.
Removal
- Remove the transmission end cover and mounting bolts.
Remove the mounting bolts- arrows -and pull out the Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217) without tilting it.
Remove twin lip oil seal- A -from the Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217).
Installation
- Assembly is performed in the reverse of the removal. Note the following:
• When positioning the Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217)ensure sensor on control module is not damaged.
• Replace gaskets and O-rings.
• If necessary, clean sensors - A,B,C - of dirt and metal shavings.
• Clean selector shaft.
• Before installing Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217), coat new O-rings- A - on hydraulic control module with ATF.
• Install the Transmission Control Module (TCM) (J217) without tilting it. Harness connectors- A,B,C - on rear side of control module must engage on hydraulic control module.
- 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 ] Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.
End diagnosis