INSPECTION PROCEDURE E-3: Keyless Entry System: Encrypted Code Cannot Be Registered.: Diagnosis

Required Special Tools: 

• MB991223: Harness Set
• MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
  • MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
  • MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
  • MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A

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 MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
   1. Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "HOW TO CONNECT SWS MONITOR ".
   2. Operate scan tool 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. Check the switches (see following table) applicable for the input signal check are operated.
   4. Check scan tool MB991958 sounds or not.
      ITEM NAME & CHECK CONDITIONS
      
      

      ITEM NAME	CHECK CONDITION
      Key reminder switch	Remove and reinsert the ignition key
      Hazard warning light switch	Turn the hazard warning light switch from "OFF" to "ON" position.

      Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector

      Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

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

   1. Buzzer of scan tool MB991958 sounds normally  : Replace the ETACS-ECU. Verify that the encrypted code can be registered in the transmitter.
   2. Scan tool MB991958 does not sound when the ignition key is removed and reinserted  : Refer to "INSPECTION PROCEDURE N-1: ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE KEY REMINDER SWITCH ".
   3. Scan tool MB991958 does not sound when the hazard warning light switch is turned from "OFF" to "ON"  : Refer to "INSPECTION PROCEDURE N-2: ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SWITCH ".
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 cannot be registered using the new transmitter, replace the ETACS-ECU. Verify that the encrypted code can be registered in the transmitter.