Can I still program the used replacement transmission?

2013 NISSAN VERSA
59,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HGWK
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Can I still program the used replacement transmission on the vehicle listed above without the VIN from a donor vehicle? Also, will it still work without it being programmed?
Jul 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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MECHTRIX
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Yes You have to re program the TCM for it to learn the new transmissions characteristics.
Luckily on this car it's not inside the transmission it's under the dash. this car has a CVT transmission so yes you need to reprogram/ relearn the TCM to get the transmission to behave normally otherwise you have rough shifting and other problems car wont drive well and the transmission might not last too long if it wasn't done but once it's done should behave really well as designed..


Jul 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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HGWK
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That's what I suspected would I still be able to reprogram it without the donor cars VIN?
Jul 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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MECHTRIX
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Yes, i think so.
Jul 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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