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Title: Programming Instructions For $13 Engine Swaps

Applies To: Vehicles with $13 engines

CHANGE LOG

Please refer to the change log text box below for recent changes fo this article:

09/19/2025 - - Added info about reman ESNs

108/14/2025 - Fixed broken table formatting

07/09/2025 - Updated S13 Resource Center Link.
04/10/2025 - Added additional SDS TCM procedure info
104/09/2025 - Updated procedure to use the original ECM.

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ID: IK2600264

Revision: 8
Created: 5/17/2024

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. Matthew
Author: Carrigan

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This document provides instructions for the programming changes that will be needed when performing an $13 engine swap.

$13 ENGINE SWAP STEPS (RELATED TO PROGRAMMING)

Requirements:

1. Internet connection

2. Interface cable (Nexiq USB Link 2, Nexiq USB Link 3, Noregon DLA+ 2.0, or Noregon DLA+ 3.0. Other RP1210 compliant
communication cables might work. However, issues associated with programming done through other cables cannot be

supported. We recommend using one of the 3 previously mentioned cables.)
3. While both engines are out of the chassis:
1. Remove ECM from original engine
2. Install that same ECM on the new engine

1. Open Service Diagnostic Solutions (SDS)
© If not installed, it can be downloaded HERE
2. Log into SDS with International user ID (for example, dy12345) and password

3. After engine installation and ECM swap is complete, update Engine Serial Number parameter in ECM with updated serial
number for new engine (see instructions on this procedure below). Normal A26a ESNs start with 124KM2Y. Reman A26a
ESNs currently start with an "S". Do not update your ECM programming with reman ESNs as it will break the programming

process.
4. After ESN update is complete perform the SDS procedures listed below:
1. (ECM) Reset: Injector Adaptation Procedure (see software instructions below)
2. (ECM) Reset: Crankcase Breather Oil Separator Adaptation (see software instructions below)
3. (ECM) Reset: Intake and Exhaust Pressure Sensors Adaptation (see software instructions below)
4. (TCM) Reset: Clutch System Part Replacement (See software instructions below)
5. (TCM) Reset: Clutch Adaptation (see software instructions below)
5. Using Case File, update the International Tech Services team with the new Engine Serial Number.
6. Click Menu-->Collect Health Report; select In Process
© Hint: Use Search box to find items as needed

Service Diagnostics Solutions

Menu

collect x

REPORTS / HEALTH REPORTS / =
Collect a Health Report...

Arrival, {in Process, or Complete

7. Confirm Miles / Hours / Fuel show correctly in SDS. If any of them are incorrect, update the case with correct values so
Tech Services can adjust them accordingly.

How to change an $13 ESN in SDS

1 || Launch SDS

GUIDE CAN Log Off
1 t i"
2 || Click "Menu = = sak >
—_ Enable ao
< Menu Adapter Home Reset

Service Diagnostics Solutions

Menu

3 || Select Communication Cable

No Connection
(Be sure you have the proper RP1210 >
drivers installed for your adapter.)

Tests >
Select ECM "Programming"
4 g g Procedures >

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Programming

5 to steps to find the ESN parameter and modify [y PARAMETERS (ECM )|¢[A [o} [B]
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FORMAT: |) Compact

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21F6AT772390

1
238F2

Once you input the new ESN into the Engine Serial
Number Field, click anywhere outside of that box -
that will deselect the input field and will then show
an “undo” button and "Program" button. Click the
"Program" button.
A. As a sign that SDS has accepted the ESN
you entered in step 5 (letter "F" in above

V PARAMETERS ( ECM )

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picture) previously, an "Undo" button will
appear when you click outside the ESN field.
B. Click "Program" button

Disconnect SDS, then reconnect SDS. This step is
VERY IMPORTANT as the connection process in
SDS will read the new ESN and will upload the
newly changed ESN to our system.

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GUIDE CAN Log Off
ily iu
1|| Select "Menu — = == >
—_ Enable eo
=< Menu Adapter Home Reset

2|| Connect with SDS

Service Diagnostics Solutions

Menu

No Connection

(Be sure you have the proper RP1210 >

drivers installed for your adapter.)

Tests >
3|| Select ECM "Procedures"

Procedures >

Programming >

4 Select ECM Procedure "Reset: Injector
Adaptation"

< Procedures

KOEO
HP Pump Alignment

Reset: Crankcase Breather Oil
Separator Adaptation

Reset: Injector Adaptation

Reset: Intake and Exhaust
Pressure Sensors Adaptation

5|| Follow Procedure Instructions

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Procedure typically
6||completes successfully within 15
seconds

Reset: Injector Adaptation
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SDSHeip @) Session Insiructions
00:00:00 KOEO Reset
* Injector Adaptation
YW INPUTS
Injector 1 @ No OY
Injector 2 @ No () Yes
Injector 3 ©) No Yes
Injector 4 @ No @ ves
Injector § @ No Oy
Injector 6 @) No ©) Yes
=
Geo Test
Riruet < Adaptabon. ele

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—_

Select "Menu"

DS

a Service Diagnostics Solutions - SDS.1,22.32,202503201
GUIDE CAN Log Off
— ~al IB- ata
Enable oe
= Menu Adapter Home

How to Reset Crankcase Breather Oil Separator
Adaptations for $13 in S