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DTC B1761: VIN Not Registered: Diagnosis

Required Special Tools: 

Recheck for diagnostic trouble code. 

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. Use the scan tool MB991958 to write the VIN data. Refer to PRECAUTIONS BEFORE SERVICE .
  2. Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" position.
  3. On completion, check that the diagnostic trouble code is not reset.

Q: Is the diagnostic trouble code set? 

YES:  The procedure is complete.

NO:  Replace the ETACS-ECU and then register the encrypted code (Refer to ENCRYPTED CODE REGISTRATION PROCEDURE ).

Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector
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