INSPECTION PROCEDURE E-3: Keyless Entry System: Encrypted code cannot be registered.: Diagnosis

Required Special Tools: 

• MB991223: Harness Set.
• MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II):
  • MB991496: Main unit.
  • MB991497: Test Harness (for communication).
• MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly):
  • MB991824: V.C.I.
  • MB991827: USB Cable.
  • MB991911: Main Harness B.

1. STEP 1. Verify trouble symptom. 

   Q: Can the encrypted code register mode be set? 

   1. YES :  Go to  Step 3 .
   2. NO :  Go to Step 2.
2. STEP 2. Check the input signal (by using the pulse check mode of the monitor). 

   Check the input signals from the following switches:

   • Key reminder switch.
   • Hazard warning light switch.
   CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502 or MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502 or MB991958. 
   1. Connect scan tool MB991502 or MB991958 to the data link connector. Refer to "HOW TO CONNECT SWS MONITOR"  .
   2. Operate scan tool MB991502 or MB991958 according to the procedure below to display "Pulse check."
      1. Select "Interactive Diagnosis."
      2. Select "System select."
      3. Select "SWS."
      4. Select "Pulse Checking."
   3. If the switches (see Fig 2 ), which are applicable for the input signal check, are operated.
      Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool MB991502 To Data Link Connector

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   4. Check scan tool MB991502 or MB991958 sounds or not.
      Fig 2: Identifying Switch Operation For Input Signals

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   Q: When the key reminder switch and the hazard warning light switch are operated, does scan tool MB991502 or MB991958 sound in each case? 

   1. Buzzer of scan tool MB991502 or MB991958 sounds normally.  : Replace the ETACS-ECU. Verify that the encrypted code can be registered in the transmitter.
   2. Scan tool MB991502 or MB991958 does not sound when the ignition key is removed and reinserted  : Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE O-1 "ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE A SIGNAL FROM THE KEY REMINDER SWITCH"  .
   3. Scan tool MB991502 or MB991958 does not sound when the hazard warning light switch is turned from "OFF" to "ON"  : Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE O-2 "ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE A SIGNAL FROM THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SWITCH"  .
   Fig 3: Connecting Scan Tool MB991911 To Data Link Connector

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3. STEP 3. Check the transmitter. 

   Q: When the transmitter's battery is replaced, can the encrypted code be registered? 

   1. YES :  No action is necessary and testing is complete.
   2. NO :  Replace the transmitter. If the encrypted code can not be registered by means of the new transmitter, replace the ETACS-ECU. Verify that the encrypted code can be registered in the transmitter.