Writing Procedure

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Required Special Tools:

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

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.

Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
Confirm DTC No. P0630 (EEPROM malfunction) is not shown.
NOTE: When DTC No. P0630 (EEPROM malfunction) is shown, the VIN cannot be stored even if entered. Therefore, the troubleshooting is performed when this DTC is shown.
Select "Coding" form the menu screen.
Select "VIN writing" form the menu screen.
Enter the VIN.
After entry of the VIN, turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position. After ten seconds or more passed, turn to the "ON" position again.
Confirm DTC No. P0630 (VIN malfunction) is not shown.
NOTE: When DTC No. P0630 (VIN malfunction) is shown, enter the VIN again because that would be not appropriate.

Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool MB991958 To Data Link Connector
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.