DTC 11: Transponder Communication System or Radio Interference of Encrypted Code: Diagnosis

Required Special Tools: 

• MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
  • MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
  • MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
  • MB991911: MUT-III Main Harness B

1. STEP 1. Check for presence of other key near the key in the ignition. 

   Q: Is there any other key near the key in the ignition? 

   1. YES :  Move the other key well away from key being used. Retest the system.
   2. NO :  Go to Step 2.
2. STEP 2. Check that the engine start using the spare ignition key which encrypted code has been registered. 

   Q: Does the engine start using the spare ignition key for which the encrypted code has been registered? 

   1. YES :  replace the ignition key that does not work. Then register the password (secret code) and encrypted code HOW TO REGISTER ENCRYPTED CODE . Retest the system.
   2. NO :  Go to Step 3.
3. STEP 3. Check immobilizer-ECU connector C-22, key reminder switch connector C-207 and ECM connector C-117 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

   Q: Are immobilizer-ECU connector C-22, key reminder switch connector C-207 and ECM connector C-117 in good condition? 

   1. YES :  Go to Step 4.
   2. NO :  Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . Confirm that scan tool MB991958 communicates normally.
   Fig 1: Identifying Immobilizer-ECU Connector Terminal C-22

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   Fig 2: Identifying ECM Connector TERMINAL C-117

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   Fig 3: Identifying Key Reminder Switch Connector Terminal C-207

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4. STEP 4. Check the harness wires between immobilizer-ECU connector C-22 (terminals 10 and 11) and key reminder switch connector C-207 (terminals 7 and 3). 

   Q: Are the harness wires between immobilizer-ECU connector C-22 (terminals 10 and 11) and key reminder switch connector C-207 (terminals 7 and 3) in good condition? 

   1. YES :  Go to Step 5.
   2. NO :  Replace damaged component(s). Confirm that scan tool MB991958 communicates normally.
   Fig 4: Identifying Immobilizer-ECU Connector Terminal C-22

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   Fig 5: Identifying Key Reminder Switch Connector Terminal C-207

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5. STEP 5. Check the harness wires between immobilizer-ECU connector C-22 (terminal 5) and ECM connector C-117 (terminal 51). 
   Fig 6: Identifying Immobilizer-ECU Connector C-22 And Intermediate Connector Terminal C-124

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   Fig 7: Identifying ECM Connector Terminal C-117

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   NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-124 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-124 is damaged, Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION

   Q: Are the harness wires between immobilizer-ECU connector C-22 (terminal 5) and ECM connector C-117 (terminal 51) in good condition? 

   1. YES :  Go to Step 6.
   2. NO :  Replace damaged component(s). Confirm that scan tool MB991958 communicates normally.
6. STEP 6. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code. 
   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. Use scan tool MB991958 to check immobilizer system diagnostic trouble codes.
   4. Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position.
   5. Disconnect scan tool MB991958.

   Q: Which DTC is output, DTC 11 or 12? 

   1. DTC12 is output:  Refer to DTC 12  .
   2. DTC11 is output:  Go to Step 7.
   Fig 8: Identifying Data Linking Connector

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   Fig 9: Connecting Special Tool To Data Link Connector

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7. STEP 7. Replace the key ring antenna. 

   Replace the key ring antenna.

   Q: Has the immobilizer system set the DTC? 

   1. YES :  Replace the immobilizer-ECU. Then register the password (secret code) and encrypted code HOW TO REGISTER ENCRYPTED CODE . Retest the system.
   2. NO :  There is no action to be taken.