Compensation Requirement and Procedure

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE, FWDSECTION Compensation Requirement and Procedure
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  1. Simultaneous replacement of 4WD ECU (Controller) and coupling
    • Does not require compensation.
  2. Replacement of coupling only
    • Reset the 4WD ECU's (Controller) clutch learning.
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  3. Replacement of 4WD ECU (Controller) only
    • Before replacement: Check the ECU's clutch learning.
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    • After replacement: Enter the original ECU's clutch learning into the replacement ECU.
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