Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Work Procedure
- SAVE VCM DATA
- Turn off the power and wait at least 45 seconds.
- Turn power switch ON.
- Select "SAVE DATA FOR CPU REPLACE" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode using CONSULT.
- Follow the instruction of CONSULT display.
NOTE: Necessary data in VCM is copied and saved to CONSULT.Is operation completed successfully?Β
YES: Go to 2.
NO: Go to Β 4.
- REPLACE VCM
- Turn off the power and wait at least 45 seconds.
- Replace VCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONΒ ".
Go to 3.
- WRITE VCM DATA
- Select "WRITE DATA AFTER REPLACE CPU" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode using CONSULT.
- Follow the instruction of CONSULT display.
NOTE: The data saved by "SAVE DATA FOR CPU REPLACE" is written to VCM.Is operation completed successfully?Β
YES: Go to Β 8.
NO: Go to Β 5.
- REPLACE VCM
- Turn off the power and wait at least 45 seconds.
- Replace VCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONΒ ".
Go to 5.
- LI-ION BATTERY ID REGISTRATION
Refer to the Li-ion Battery ID Registration Operation Instructions.
Go to 6.
- PERFORM VCM KEY ID REGISTRATION
Refer to the CONSULT Operation instructions NATS-IVIS/NVIS.
Go to 7.
- WRITE VIN DATA
Perform "WORK PROCEDUREΒ ".
Go to 8.
- PERFORM ACCELERATE PEDAL CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform "WORK PROCEDUREΒ ".
Go to 9.
- SET VCM TIMER
Perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL: WORK PROCEDURE ".
Go to 10.
- CHECK DTC
- Turn off the power and wait at least 20 seconds.
- Turn power switch ON.
- Check DTC. If DTC is displayed, erase it.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
