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How to Connect the Scan Tool (MUT-III)

HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL

Required Special Tools:
^ MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
^ MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface
^ MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
^ MB991911: MUT-III Main Harness B





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.

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 MB991911 to special tool MB991824.
5. Connect special tool MB991911 to the data link connector.
6. Turn the power switch of special tool MB991824 to the "ON" position.

NOTE: When special tool MB991824 is energized, special tool MB991824 indicator light will be illuminated in a green color.

7. Start the MUT-III system on the personal computer.

NOTE: Disconnecting scan tool MB991958 is the reverse of the connecting sequence, making sure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

READING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
WHEN USING SCAN TOOL MB991958

Required Special Tools:
^ MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
^ MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface
^ MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
^ MB991911: MUT-III Main Harness B





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.

NOTE: If the battery voltage is low, diagnostic trouble codes will not be set. Check the battery if scan tool MB991958 does not display.

1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Select "Interactive Diagnosis" from the start-up screen.
4. Select"System select."
5. Choose "ABS" from the "CHASSIS" tab.
6. Select "MITSUBISHI."
7. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Code."
8. If a DTC is set, it is shown.

WHEN USING THE ABS WARNING LIGHT

Required Special Tool:
^ MB991529:Diagnostic Trouble Code Check Harness

1. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.





2. Use special tool MB991529 to earth terminal number 1 (diagnostic control terminal) of the data link connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.








4. Read out a diagnostic trouble code by observing how the ABS warning light flashes.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
6. Disconnect special tool MB991529.