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
- CHECK ECM PART NUMBERÂ
Check ECM part number to see whether it is blank ECM or not.
NOTE:- Part number of blank ECM is 23703 - xxxxx.
- Check the part number when ordering ECM or with the one included in the label on the container box.
Is the ECM a blank ECM?Â
YES: GO TO 2.
NO: GO TO Â 4.
- SAVE ECM PART NUMBERÂ
Read out the part number from the old ECM and save the number, following the programming instructions. Refer to "CONSULT Operation Manual".
NOTE:- The ECM part number is saved in CONSULT.
- Even when ECM part number is not saved in CONSULT, go to 3.
: GO TO 3.
- PERFORM ECM PROGRAMMINGÂ
After replacing ECM, perform the ECM programming. Refer to "CONSULT Operation Manual".
NOTE:- During programming, maintain the following conditions:
- Ignition switch: ON
- Electric load: OFF
- Brake pedal: Not depressed
- Battery voltage: 12 - 13.5 V (Be sure to check the value of battery voltage by selecting "BATTERY VOLT" in "Data monitor" of CONSULT.)
: GO TO Â 5.
- During programming, maintain the following conditions:
- REPLACE ECMÂ
Replace ECM.
: GO TO 5.
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION OF NATS SYSTEM AND REGISTRATION OF ALL NATS IGNITION KEY IDSÂ
Perform initialization of NATS system and registration of all NATS ignition key IDs. Refer to "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT: SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT ".
: GO TO 6.
- PERFORM VIN REGISTRATIONÂ
Perform VIN registration. Refer to "VIN REGISTRATIONÂ ".
: GO TO 7.
- PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNINGÂ
Perform accelerator pedal released position learning. Refer to "ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNINGÂ ".
: GO TO 8.
- PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNINGÂ
Perform throttle valve closed position learning. Refer to "THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNINGÂ ".
: GO TO 9.
- PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNINGÂ
Perform idle air volume learning. Refer to "IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNINGÂ ".
: END
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.