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Writing Procedure

Required Special Tools: 

CAUTION: Check that diagnostic trouble code P0603 "EEPROM fail" is not set. When diagnostic trouble code P0603 "EEPROM fail" is set, the ECM cannot store the key code even if the key code is registered. If this diagnostic trouble code is set, troubleshoot the ECM and repair. Then register the key code to the ECM.
CAUTION: Before connecting or disconnecting the MB991958: Scan Tool, turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Connect scan tool MB991958 to the 16-pin data link connector as follows.

NOTE: For details on how to use scan tool MB991958, refer to the "M.U.T.-III Owner's Manual."
  1. Ensure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
  2. Start up the personal computer.
  3. Connect special tool MB991827 to special tool MB991824 and the personal computer.
  4. Connect special tool MB991910 to the special tool MB991824.
  5. Connect special tool MB991910 to the data link connector of the vehicle.
  6. Turn the special tool MB991824 power switch to the "ON" position.
    NOTE: When the special tool MB991824 is energized, the special tool MB991824 indicator light will be illuminated in a green color.
    Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool MB991827 To Special Tool MB991824 And Personal Computer
    G09639513Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  7. Start the "M.U.T.-III system" on the personal computer and turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
  8. Select "F.A.S.T./IMMO/Keyless/TPMS" button from the "System Select" screen. Then, select the applicable option code item and push the OK button.
  9. Select "Special Function" on the next screen.
    Fig 2: Display - F.A.S.T./IMMO/Keyless/TPMS Button Screen
    G09639514Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  10. Select "ENG key code & VIN Reg." from the "Special Function" screen.
    Fig 3: Display - IMMOBI, F.A.S.T. And TPMS Selected Screen
    G09639515Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 4: Display - IMMOBI, Keyless And TPMS Selected Screen
    G09639516Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  11. Push the OK button after "ENG key code & VIN Reg." is displayed.
  12. Push the OK button after "Completed. Press the OK button and move to VIN writing function." is displayed.
    Fig 5: Display - ENG Key Code And VIN Reg. Screen
    G09639517Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  13. Enter the VIN of registering vehicle and push the OK button.
  14. Push the OK button after "VIN Writing will start. Are you sure?" is displayed.
  15. Return to the previous screen and "In Progress" is displayed at the lower-left corner on the screen.
  16. Push the OK button after "Completed." is displayed.
    Fig 6: Display - VIN Of Registering Vehicle Screen
    G09639518Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  17. VIN writing result is displayed.
  18. Complete the scan tool MB991958.
  19. Disconnecting the scan tool MB991958 is the reverse of the connecting sequence, making sure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF).
  20. Push the OK button after "Completed." is displayed.
  21. Terminate the scan tool MB991958.
  22. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position and then disconnect scan tool MB991958.
    Fig 7: Display - VIN Writing Result Screen
    G09639519Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.