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Fig. 7: Connecting Scan Tool MB991958 To Data Link Connector
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2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Select "Interactive Diagnosis" from the start-up screen.
4. Select "System select."
5. Choose "IMMOBILIZER" from the "POWER TRAIN" tab.
6. Select "Data List."
7. Choose an appropriate item and select the "OK" button.
HOW TO DIAGNOSE THE CAN BUS LINES Required Special Tools:
MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.) MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN
communication system)
1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connec
tor.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always
turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position
before connecting or disconnecting scan tool
MB991958.
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Fig. 8: Connecting Scan Tool MB991958 To Data Link Connector
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2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Select "CAN bus diagnosis" from the start-up screen.
4. When the vehicle information is displayed, confirm that it matches the vehicle
whose CAN bus lines will be diagnosed.
If they matches, go to step 8. If not, go to step 5.
5. Select "view vehicle information" button.
6. Enter the vehicle information and select the "OK" button.
7. When the vehicle information is displayed, confirm again that it matches the
vehicle whose CAN bus lines will be diagnosed. If they matches, go to step 8. If not, go to step 5.
8. Select the "OK" button.
9. When the optional equipment is displayed, choose the one which the vehicle is
fitted with, and then select the "OK" button.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART Use the following chart to develop proper diagnostic strategy.
CAUTION: During diagnosis, a DTC code associated with other
system may be set when the ignition switch is turned
on with connector(s) disconnected. On completion,
confirm all systems for DTC code(s). If DTC code(s)
are set, erase them all.
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Fig. 9: Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PROCEDURES DTC 11: Transponder Communication System or Radio Interference of Encrypted Code. < UP TO DECEMBER 2003 >
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Fig. 10: Ignition Key Ring And Immobilizer
-ECU Circuit Diagram &
Connector Identification
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CIRCUIT OPERATION The ignition key is powered by the ignition key ring antenna. The ignition key then
sends an encrypted code. The ignition key ring antenna receives the encrypted code,
and determines if the ignition key is registered.
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DTC SET CONDITION
DTC 11 may be set if other ignition keys are in the vicinity of the vehicle as it
is being started. The transponder's encrypted code is not sent to the immobilizer-ECU
immediately after the ignition switch is turned to "ON" position.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Radio interference of the encrypted code Malfunction of the transponder Malfunction of the immobilizer-ECU.
DIAGNOSIS Required Special Tools:
MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.) MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A
STEP 1. Check for presence of other key near the key in the ignition.
Q: Is there any other key near the key in the ignition?
YES: Move the other key well away from key being used. Retest the
system.
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check that the engine start using the spare ignition key which
encrypted code has been registered.
Q: Does the engine start using the spare ignition key for which the
encrypted code has been registered?
NOTE: DTC 11 is always set together with MFI system DTC P0513.
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YES: Replace the ignition key that does not work. Then register the
password (secret code) and encrypted code. Retest the system.
NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Recheck for diagnosis trouble code.
1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connec
tor.
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