B0996

Vehicle Electronic Control Unit VIN Check Error

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine Light Is On
Possible problems starting the engine
Restriction of operation of some vehicle systems

Causes

Replacing the ECU without correct VIN programming
Errors when flashing the ECU
Wiring harness damage
Failures in ECU software

How to Fix

Check the vehicle's VIN and compare it with the one programmed into the ECU
Reprogram the ECU with the correct VIN number
Check wiring harness for damage
Update ECU software

Related codes

B0995 B0997 P0601