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When Special Tool MB991824 (V.C.I.) Is Used

  1. Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder and check that the doors have been locked normally when the ignition key is turned.
  2. Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder.
    Fig 1: Identifying Hazard Warning Light Switch Blinking Pattern
    G03490444Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    CAUTION: Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position and then connect special tool MB991824 (V.C.I.) to the data link connector.
  3. Connect special tool MB991824 (V.C.I.) to the data link connector.
    Fig 2: Connecting Special Tool MB991824 (V.C.I.) To Data Link Connector
    G03490445Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  4. 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 sent 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.
  5. Press the transmitter button, and then press it two times within 10 seconds of the first press. This will register the code.
  6. When registration is completed, the code registration monitor request is sent (all doors locked and unlocked).
  7. 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 sent (all doors locked and unlocked).
  8. Registration mode will be canceled under the following conditions:
    • When the secret code for four transmitters has been registered;
    • When one minute has passed after registration mode started;
    • When special tool MB991824 (V.C.I.) is disconnected from the data link connector
      Fig 3: Identifying Hazard Warning Light Switch Blinking Pattern
      G03490446Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    • When the ignition key is removed from the ignition key cylinder;
  9. After the registration is completed, carry out the following work.
    CAUTION: Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position and then disconnect special tool MB991824 (V.C.I.) from the data link connector.
  10. Disconnect special tool MB991824 (V.C.I.) from the data link connector.
  11. Remove the ignition key from ignition key cylinder.
  12. Close all of the doors.
  13. Verify the keyless entry system operates normally.