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VIN Code Registration Procedure For ETACS-Ecu.

Required Special Tools: 

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.
    Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool MB991958 To Data Link Connector
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  3. Select "ECLIPSE."
    Fig 2: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Eclipse
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  4. Choose "IMMOBILIZER" from the "POWER TRAIN" tab.
    Fig 3: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Immobilizer
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  5. Enter the VIN code of the vehicle that is being registered. Then, press "OK" button.
    Fig 4: Identifying Scan Tool Display - VIN Code
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    Fig 5: Identifying Scan Tool Display - VIN Code
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  6. Select "Coding."
    Fig 6: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Coding
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  7. "VIN Writing."
    Fig 7: Identifying Scan Tool Display - VIN Writing
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  8. Enter the VIN code of the vehicle that is being registered. Then, press "OK" button.
    Fig 8: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Enter VIN Code
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  9. When the execution confirmation menu of the VIN writing is displayed, press the OK button.
  10. When the VIN writing completion menu is displayed, press the OK button.
    Fig 9: Identifying Scan Tool Display - VIN Writing Completion
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  11. The results of VIN writing are displayed.
    Fig 10: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Results Of VIN Writing
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  12. Register the encrypted code. (Refer to ENCRYPTED CODE REGISTRATION CRITERIA TABLE ).