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Transponder Lock Check

TRANSPONDER LOCK CHECK

Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicles Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
- MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
- MB991911: MUT-III Main Harness B (Vehicles without CAN communication system)

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.

Follow the procedure below to judge if the ignition key can be overwritten (i.e. the ignition key is correct) or not.




1. Connect the scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
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. The multi-center display shows whether the ignition key, which has been inserted in the switch, can be rewritten and how many ignition keys have ever been registered.