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Procedure For Input Of Anti-Theft Code For Anti-Theft System: Notes

The radio and CD player do not work under the following conditions:

Power supply to the radio and CD player has been suspended for more than an hour continuously by removing the cable from the battery terminal or disconnecting the harness connectors. The power supply to the radio and CD player has been suspended for more than an hour due to a blown fuse or discharged battery.

If the radio and CD player does not work for these conditions, enter the security code as follows:

The radio and CD player has been replaced.

  1. Confirm the security code using any of the following methods.
    1. Use the security code indicated on the cards retained in the vehicle.
      Fig 1: Using Security Code Card
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    2. If the security code is unknown owing to the owner's loss of the card:
      1. Remove the radio and CD player referring to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
      2. Read the serial number stamped on the radio and CD player.
      3. Look up the security code (anti-theft code table) corresponding to the serial number.
      Fig 2: Reading Serial Number Stamped On Radio & CD Player
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    3. When the radio and CD player is replaced: Use the security code on the cards attached to the upper surface of the replacement radio and CD player.
      Fig 3: Using Security Code On Cards Attached To Surface
      G01888647Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
      NOTE: Deliver the two cards to the owner.
  2. Connect the radio to the vehicle harness.
  3. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" or "ON" position.
  4. Press the "PWR" button, and "code" will be displayed.
    Fig 4: Pressing "PWR" Button
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  5. Press number 1 through number 4 memory select button to set the four-digit security code shown on the card. Every time each digit key is pressed, the figure changes as follows: 0 to 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 to 6 to 7 to 8 to 9 to 0
    Fig 5: Pressing Numbers 1 To 4 Memory Select Button
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  6. Press the "CD" button, and a beep will be heard. If entered correctly, the radio and will work.
  7. If the security code is not accepted, "Err" is displayed. In a few seconds, it will change to "code." Then repeat steps  5 and  6 .
    NOTE:
    • The anti-theft system will allow three attempts maximum to input the correct code.
    • The second error is displayed as "2 Err." When the third error is made, "3 Err" is displayed and then the display changes to "OFF." If this should occur, the unit will not work any more.
    • To input the security code again, turn the ignition switch to the "ACC" or "ON" position and wait for one hour when "OFF" is displayed. After "OFF" disappears on the display, press the "PWR" button and "code" will be displayed. The security code can be input again.