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DTC Troubleshooting




DTC Troubleshooting: P0630

DTC P0630:

VIN Not Programmed or Mismatch

NOTE:

- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
- This DTC is stored only when the PCM does not have the VIN information of the vehicle. Use the HDS to input the missing VIN information.
- Information marked with an asterisk (*) applies to '06-08 models.
- Information marked with a double asterisk (**) applies to '09-11 models.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Check the VIN with the HDS.

Does the HDS show the vehicle's VIN?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Go to step 3.

3. Input the VIN to the PCM with the HDS.

Does the screen show COMPLETE?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Go to step 4.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0603* (P062F)** indicated?

YES -

Go to the DTC P0603* (P062F)** troubleshooting P0603.�

NO -

Go to step 9.

5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and wait 5 seconds.

8. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0630 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 9.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.�

9. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software PCM Update, or substitute a known-good PCM Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

10. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0630 indicated?

YES -

If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview, then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -

If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM Service and Repair. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.�