OBD Guide

C0545

VIN Not Programmed or Incompatible - BSCM

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument panel
  • Problems with passive safety systems
  • Incorrect operation of the immobilizer

Causes

  • VIN not programmed into BSCM
  • BSCM Software Errors
  • Damage to the wiring harness between the BSCM and other modules
  • Incompatible BSCM module
  • Problems with the CAN bus

How to Fix

  1. Check the presence and correctness of VIN in BSCM using diagnostic equipment
  2. Reprogram VIN in BSCM if necessary
  3. Update BSCM software
  4. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connections
  5. Replacing BSCM with a compatible one in case of irreparable faults

Related codes

Error C0545 by Vehicle Brand