DTC Troubleshooting

DTC Troubleshooting: P0630

DTC P0630: VIN Not Programmed or Mismatch

NOTE:

- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

- This DTC is stored only when the ECM/PCM does not have the VIN information of the vehicle. Use the HDS to input the missing VIN information.

- Information marked with an asterisk (*) applies to the '06-08 models.

- Information marked with a double asterisk (**) applies to the '09-10 models.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Check the VIN with the HDS.

Does the HDS show the vehicle's VIN?
YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Go to step 3.


3. Input the VIN to the ECM/PCM with the HDS.

Does the screen show COMPLETE?
YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Go to step 4.


4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0603* (P062F)** indicated?
YES - Go to the DTC P0603* (P062F)** troubleshooting. P0603

NO - Go to step 9.


5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and wait 5 seconds.

8. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0630 indicated?
YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.


9. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, ECM/PCM Update or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

10. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0630 indicated?
YES - If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes then recheck. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO - If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, replace the original ECM/PCM. Service and Repair If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.