Vehicle Identification (VID) Block
Vehicle identification block commonly stores powertrain configuration items such as VIN , tire size, axle ratio, and whether or not the vehicle is equipped with cruise control.
Transmission Identification
Note. If the solenoid body identification and strategy does not match the solenoid body information in the PCM, transaxle damage or driveability concerns can occur.
The solenoid body has a unique strategy data file that must be downloaded to the PCM. There is a 7-digit solenoid body identification and a 13-digit solenoid body strategy for each solenoid body. Any time a new solenoid body is installed or the transaxle is installed, the scan tool must be used to get the solenoid body strategy data file and download it into the PCM.
If the PCM is replaced and the PCM data cannot be inhaled or exhaled, the solenoid body identification and solenoid body strategy must be downloaded into the PCM.
As-Built Data
As-Built data is a VIN -specific module configuration record. During vehicle build, the configuration from all modules is downloaded and stored in the As-Built database. As-Built data does not reflect customer preference items that have been changed from the default state. These items need to be changed using programmable parameters after the module is configured.
It is not necessary to obtain As-Built data unless directed to do so by the scan tool. This data may be accessed from the technician service publication web site.