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Required Special Tools:

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CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
  1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
  3. Select "CAN bus diagnosis" from the start-up screen.
  4. When the vehicle information is displayed, confirm that it matches the vehicle whose CAN bus lines will be diagnosed.
    • If they match, go to step  8.
    • If not, go to step 5.
  5. Select the "view vehicle information" button.
  6. Enter the vehicle information and select the "OK" button.
  7. When the vehicle information is displayed, confirm again that it matches the vehicle whose CAN bus lines will be diagnosed.
    • If they match, go to step 8.
    • If not, go to step  5.
  8. Select the "OK" button.
  9. When the optional equipment screen is displayed, choose the one which the vehicle is fitted with, and then select the "OK" button.
    Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool To Data Link Connector
    G00873099Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.