INSPECTION PROCEDURE E-1: Keyless Entry System: Keyless Entry System Does Not Operate.: Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Required Special Tools:

MB991223: Harness Set
MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
- MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
- MB991911: MUT-III Main Harness B

STEP 1. Verify the central door locking system.
Q: Does the central door locking system work normally?
- YES: Go to Step 2.
- NO: Refer to "INSPECTION PROCEDURE C-1: THE CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AT ALL ".
STEP 2. Check the input signal (by using the pulse check mode of the monitor).
Check input signals from the transmitter.

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. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
2. Operate scan tool MB991958 as follows:
  1. Select "SYSTEM SELECT."
  2. Select "SWS."
  3. Select "PULSE CHECK."
3. Push the transmitter "LOCK" or "UNLOCK" switch.
4. Check that scan tool MB991958 sounds
Q: When the transmitter "LOCK" or "UNLOCK" switch is turned ON, does scan tool MB991958 sound?
- YES: Replace the ETACS-ECU. All the doors can be locked or unlocked by means of the transmitter.
- NO: Refer to "INSPECTION PROCEDURE N-9: ETACS-ECU DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL FROM THE LOCK OR UNLOCK SWITCH ".
  
  Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool MB991911 To Data Link Connector
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.