Variant coding Procedure

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWDSECTION Variant coding Procedure
  • On-Line type on GDS 
    1. Ignition "OFF", connect GDS.
    2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF" select vehicle name and airbag system.
    3. Select Variant coding mode.
    4. Follow steps on the screen as below.
      1. Initial ACU Variant Coding screen
        Fig 1: Identifying Initial ACU Variant Coding Screen Display
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      2. VIN Code entering screen
        Fig 2: Identifying VIN Code Entering Screen
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      3. Variant coding's proceeding screen-1
        Fig 3: Identifying Variant Coding's Proceeding Screen (1 Of 2)
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      4. Variant coding's proceeding screen-2
        Fig 4: Identifying Variant Coding's Proceeding Screen (2 Of 2)
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      5. Variant coding is completed
        Fig 5: Identifying Variant Coding's Screen When Completed
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