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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 To Data Link Connector
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  3. Select "System select."
    Fig 2: Screen Display - System Select
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  4. Choose "From 2006."
    Fig 3: Screen Display - Choose From 2006
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  5. Enter the VIN code of the vehicle that is being registered. Then, press "OK" button.
    Fig 4: Screen Display - VIN Code
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  6. Select "IMMOBILIZER."
    Fig 5: Screen Display - Select "IMMOBILIZER."
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  7. Select "Coding."
    Fig 6: Screen Display - Select "Coding."
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  8. Select "Chassis No/VIN Writing."
    Fig 7: Screen Display - Select "Chassis No/VIN Writing."
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  9. Enter the VIN code (all 17 characters) of the vehicle that is being registered. Then, press "OK" button.
  10. When the execution confirmation menu of the VIN writing is displayed, press the OK button.
    Fig 8: Screen Display - VIN Code
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  11. When the VIN writing completion menu is displayed, press the OK button.
    Fig 9: Screen Display - VIN Writing Completed
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  12. The results of VIN writing are displayed.
  13. Register the encrypted code. (Refer to ENCRYPTED CODE REGISTRATION CRITERIA TABLE .)
  14. Register the remote keyless entry transmitters. (Refer to HOW TO REGISTER SECRET CODE .)
    Fig 10: Screen Display - VIN Writing
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