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CLU Variant Coding

After replacing the cluster with a new one, the "Variant Coding" procedure must be performed.

  1. Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the data link connector on driver side crash pad lower panel, and turn on the KDS/GDS.
  2. Select model and "BCM".
  3. Select and perform Variant coding mode.
    Fig 1: Screen Display - Vehicle S/W Management
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    Fig 2: Screen Display - CLU Variant Coding
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    Fig 3: Screen Display - Enter CLU Coding Code
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  4. If the trouble codes occurred when performing variant coding, try the CLU variant coding again after checking the installation status of CLU system.
Fig 4: Screen Display - Coding Failures
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