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VIN Code Registration Procedure For ECM <M/T> Or Pcm <A/T>: Notes

Required Special Tools: 

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.
  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 "System select."
    Fig 2: Scan Tool Display - Special Function
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  4. Choose "From 2006."
    Fig 3: Scan Tool Display - System Select
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  5. Enter the VIN code of the vehicle that is being registered. Then, press "OK" button.
    Fig 4: Scan Tool Display - VIN Code
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  6. Select "IMMOBILIZER."
    Fig 5: Scan Tool Display - Select IMMOBILIZER
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  7. Select "Special Function."
    Fig 6: Scan Tool Display - Special Function
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  8. Select "Engine Key Code Reg.&VIN Writing."
    Fig 7: Scan Tool Display - Engine Key Code Reg And VIN Writing
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  9. Depress the OK button.
    Fig 8: Scan Tool Display - Engine Key Code Reg And VIN Writing
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  10. When the key registration completion menu is displayed, press the OK button.
    Fig 9: Scan Tool Display - Key Code Registration
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  11. Enter the VIN code (all 17 characters) of the vehicle that is being registered. Then, press "OK" button.
    Fig 10: Scan Tool Display - VIN Code
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  12. When the execution confirmation menu of the VIN writing is displayed, press the OK button.
    Fig 11: Scan Tool Display - VIN Writing
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  13. When the VIN writing completion menu is displayed, press the OK button.
    Fig 12: Scan Tool Display - VIN Writing Completed
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  14. The results of VIN writing are displayed.
  15. Turn off the M.U.T.-III.
  16. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
  17. Disconnect scan tool MB991958 from the data link connector.
    Fig 13: Scan Tool Display - Results Of Writing
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