When Vehicles Communication Interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 Is Used

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder and check that the doors have been locked normally when the ignition key is turned.
Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder.
CAUTION: Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position and then connect vehicle communication interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 to the data link connector.
Connect vehicle communication interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 to the data link connector.

Fig 1: Connecting Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 To Data Link Connector
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Within 10 seconds after turning the V.C.I. power supply switch to the "ON" position, push the hazard warning light switch six times.
NOTE:
- At this time the code registration monitor request is output and becomes registration mode (all doors locked and then all doors unlocked).
- The hazard warning light switch is turned ON and OFF alternately whenever the hazard warning light switch is pushed.
Fig 2: Identifying Hazard Warning Light Switch
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Press the transmitter switch, and then press it two times within 10 seconds of the first press. This will register the code.
When registration is completed, the code registration monitor request is output (all doors locked and unlocked).
If you are using two or more transmitters or have added a second transmitter, the same registration procedure should be carried out within one minute after registering the code for the first transmitter. After the second registration is completed, the code registration monitor request is output (all doors locked and unlocked).
Registration mode will be canceled under the following conditions:
- When the secret code for four transmitters has been registered;
- When one minute has been passed after registration mode started;
- When vehicle communication interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 is disconnected from the data link connector
- When the ignition key is removed from the ignition key cylinder;
After the registration is completed, carry out the following work.
CAUTION: Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position and then disconnect vehicle communication interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 from the data link connector.
Disconnect vehicle communication interface (V.C.I.) MB991824 from the data link connector.
Remove the ignition key from ignition key cylinder.
Close all of the doors.
Verify the keyless entry system operates normally.