VIN Code Registration Procedure For Powertrain Control Module

Required Special Tools:

MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
- MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

CAUTION:

Check that DTC No.P0603 (EEPROM malfunction) is not set. If DTC No.P0603 (EEPROM malfunction) is set, entered VIN cannot be stored. Therefore, carry out troubleshooting and repair the malfunction when this code is set.
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.

Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector
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Select "ECLIPSE".

Fig 2: Locating ECLIPSE On Display
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Choose "IMMOBILIZER" from the "POWER TRAIN" tab.

Fig 3: Selecting IMMOBILIZER From POWER TRAIN Tab
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Enter the VIN code of the vehicle that is being registered. Then, press "OK" button.

Fig 4: Identifying DIAGNOSIS VEHICLE INFORMATION List Display
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Fig 5: Identifying VIN Code And Vehicle Registration Details
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Select "Special Function".

Fig 6: Selecting Special Function Tab
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Select "Engine Key Code Reg.&VIN Writing".

Fig 7: Selecting Engine Key Code Reg And Vin Writing Tab
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Depress the OK button.

Fig 8: Registering Engine Key Code By Depressing OK Button
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When the key registration completion menu is displayed, press the OK button.

Fig 9: Identifying Key Registration Completion Menu Display
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Enter the VIN code of the vehicle that is being registered. Then, press "OK" button.

Fig 10: Entering VIN Code Of Vehicle That Is Being Registered
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When the execution confirmation menu of the VIN writing is displayed, press the OK button.

Fig 11: Identifying Execution Confirmation Menu Of VIN Writing Display
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When the VIN writing completion menu is displayed, press the OK button.

Fig 12: Identifying VIN Writing Completion Menu Display
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The results of VIN writing are displayed.
Turn off the scan tool MB991958.
Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Disconnect scan tool MB991958 from the data link connector.

Fig 13: Identifying VIN Writing Results Display
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