VIN Code Registration Procedure For Powertrain Control Module

Required Special Tools:

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

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.

Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector
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Select "System select."

Fig 2: Screen Display - System Select
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Choose "From 2006."

Fig 3: Screen Display - Choose From 2006
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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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Select "IMMOBILIZER."

Fig 5: Screen Display - Select "IMMOBILIZER."
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Select "Special Function."

Fig 6: Screen Display - Select "Special Function."
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Select "Engine Key Code Reg. & VIN Writing."

Fig 7: Screen Display - Select "Engine Key Code Reg. & VIN Writing."
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Depress the OK button.

Fig 8: Screen Display - Engine Key Code Reg & VIN Writing
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When the key registration completion menu is displayed, press the OK button.

Fig 9: Screen Display - Key Code Registration
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Enter the VIN code (all 17 characters) of the vehicle that is being registered. Then, press "OK" button.

Fig 10: Screen Display - VIN Code
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When the execution confirmation menu of the VIN writing is displayed, press the OK button.

Fig 11: Screen Display - VIN Writing
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When the VIN writing completion menu is displayed, press the OK button.

Fig 12: Screen Display - VIN Writing Completed
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The results of VIN writing are displayed.
Turn off the M.U.T.-III.
Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Disconnect scan tool MB991958 from the data link connector.

Fig 13: Screen Display - Results Of VIN Writing
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