Transmission Control Module (TCM), replacing

Work procedure 

First, check control module identification of the previous Transmission Control Module (TCM) as follows:

• Connect diagnostic tester. Refer to Diagnostic tester, connecting 
• Switch ignition on.
• Under address word 33, select "Diagnostic mode 9: Vehicle information".
• Select the vehicle information "Test-ID 04: Calibration Identification".

Control module identification will be displayed, e.g.:

01M927733MH 0001

• End diagnosis and switch ignition off.
• Remove wiper arms and wind cowl.

Fig 1: Releasing Multi-Pin Connector

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• Then open locking mechanism of connector in -direction of arrow- and disconnect connector from control module.

Fig 2: Identifying TCM Screws

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• Remove mounting bolts (arrows).
• Remove old control module.
• Insert new control module and bolt firmly.

Fig 3: Locking Multi-Pin Connector On TCM -J217-

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• Connect connector to control module and lock in -direction of arrow-.

Rest of installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

• Check whether the new control module identification matches the old control module identification.

If Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- was replaced:

• Code the Transmission Control Module (TCM):

Refer to VAS5051 Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System; Guided Fault Finding; Vehicle System Test or VAS5052; Vehicle Self-Diagnosis

• Generate readiness code. Refer to Readiness code, generating