How To Connect The Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III)

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Required Special Tools:

MB992744: Vehicle communication interface-Lite (V.C.I.-Lite)
MB992745: V.C.I.-Lite main harness A
MB992747: V.C.I.-Lite USB cable short
MB992748: V.C.I.-Lite USB cable long
MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicles Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
- MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
- MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN communication system)

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).

Ensure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Start up the personal computer.
Connect special tool MB992747/M992748 or special tool MB991827 to special tool MB992744 or special tool MB991824 and the personal computer.
Connect special tool MB992745 or special tool MB991910 to special tool MB992744 or special tool MB991824.
Connect special tool MB992745 or special tool MB991910 to the data link connector.
NOTE: When the special tool MB992745 is connected to the data link connector, the special tool MB992744 indicator light will be illuminated in a green color.
Turn the power switch of special tool MB991824 to the "ON" position. < When using the special tool MB991824 >

Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool To Data Link Connector
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

NOTE: When special tool MB991824 is energized, special tool MB991824 indicator light will be illuminated in a green color.
Start the M.U.T.-III system on the personal computer.
NOTE: Disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III) is the reverse of the connecting sequence, making sure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF) position.