Inspection Procedure 2: The Ignition Key Cannot Be Registered Using Scan Tool: Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Required Special Tools:

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

STEP 1. Check the ignition key inserted in the key cylinder for interference.
Q: Are there other ignition keys or anything that interferes with the communication (things that generate radio waves such as magnets and an air-cleaning device that has a power plug) near the ignition key inserted in the key cylinder?
1. YES: Move away or remove other ignition keys or things that interfere with the communication (things that generate radio waves such as magnets and a air-cleaning device that has a power plug) near the ignition key. Then, go to step 2.
2. NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 2. Retest the system
Check that the ignition key can be registered.

Q: Is the ignition key that cannot be registered using scan tool?
1. YES: Go to Step 3.
2. NO: The procedure is complete.
STEP 3. Check which ignition key cannot be registered.
Q: Can any one of the ignition keys be registered?
1. YES (Only some keys): Replace the key that cannot be registered and register the ID codes (Refer to ID CODES REGISTRATION JUDGMENT TABLE ). After registering the ID codes, go to Step 5.
2. NO (All keys): Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system
Check the scan tool screen when the key was not able to be registered.

Q: Is the error message of scan tool screen "Abnormality in key"?
1. YES (Abnormality in key): Carry out DTC B1A25: Key ID unmatched and DTC B1A35: Transponder read error (Refer to DTC B1A25: KEY ID UNMATCHED <B1A25>, DTC B1A35: TRANSPONDER READ ERROR <B1A35>). Then, go to Step 5.
2. NO (ECU internal error): Replace WCM and register the ID codes (Refer to ID CODES REGISTRATION JUDGMENT TABLE ).
STEP 5. Retest the system
Check that the ignition key can be registered.

Q: Is the ignition key that cannot be registered using scan tool?
1. YES: Replace WCM and register the ID codes (Refer to ID CODES REGISTRATION JUDGMENT TABLE ).
2. NO: The procedure is complete.