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Registration With The Scan Tool MB991958

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
NOTE:
  • Before registration, check that no DTC code is set. If a DTC code is set, resolve the problem beforehand.
  • Using the key ID register function will cause all key IDs that have been previously registered in the immobilizer-ECU to be erased. All keys need to be registered. Those which have been registered before should be on hand before using this function.
  • If registering more than one key, do not disconnect scan tool MB991958 halfway through the registration process.
  • After registering key IDs, check that the engine can be started using all of the keys that have been registered. If the engine will not start, refer to IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS .
  1. Connect the scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
    Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool MB991958 To Data Link Connector
    G01077510Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. Select "Interactive Diagnosis" from the start-up screen.
    Fig 2: View Of Interactive Diagnosis Start-Up Screen
    G01077511Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  4. Select "System select."
    Fig 3: View Of System Select Screen
    G01077512Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  5. Choose "IMMOBILIZER" from the "POWER TRAIN" tab.
    Fig 4: View Of Immobilizer In Power Train Tab
    G01077513Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  6. Choose "Special Function" from "IMMOBILIZER" screen.
    Fig 5: Identifying Special Function In Immobilizer Screen
    G01077514Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  7. Choose "Key registration" from "Special Function" screen.
    Fig 6: View Of Key Registration In Special Function Screen
    G01077515Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  8. Input the password, and then click the check mark icon.
    Fig 7: Identifying Check Mark Icon
    G01077516Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  9. If the key ID was registered successfully, "Progress" indication will turn active (gray). Then the registration process completes. If the key ID failed to be registered, "In-Complete" indication will turn active (gray).
    Fig 8: View Of Key Registration Progress Screen
    G01077517Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  10. The number of keys currently registered will be displayed. To register an additional key, replace the ignition key with the next key to be registered within five seconds. Key ID registration screen will be displayed, then register another key.
    NOTE: A maximum of eight keys can be registered.
  11. This completes the registration operation. Turn the ignition switch "LOCK" (OFF) and leave it off for approximately ten seconds.
  12. Check that the engine can be started with each of the registered ignition keys.
  13. Check that the immobilizer system DTC and MFI system DTC did not set.
  14. If not DTC is shown, terminate the MUT-III.
  15. Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position.
  16. Disconnect scan tool MB991958.