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Transponder Lock Check

Required Special Tools: 

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. Insert the key to be checked and turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
  3. Select "Interactive Diagnosis" from the start-up screen.
    Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool To Data Link Connector
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  4. Select "System select."
    Fig 2: Display - System Select
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  5. Choose "IMMOBILIZER" from the "POWER TRAIN" tab.
    Fig 3: Display - Immobilizer From Power Train
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  6. Select "Data List."
    Fig 4: Display - Data List
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  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. Repeat this check for an other keys to be registered.
TP LOCK CHECK

TP LOCK CHECK IGNITION KEY: JUDGMENT OF IGNITION KEY
UNLOCK Can be overwritten Correct
LOCK Can not be overwritten Incorrect
Fig 5: Judgment Of Ignition Key Reference Chart
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