How To Read And Erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Required Special Tools: 

• MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
  • MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
  • MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
  • MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A
    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 "System Select."
4. Select "ABS/ASC/ASTC" from the system list, and select the "OK" button.
5. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Code." to read the DTC.
6. If a DTC is set, it is shown.
7. Choose "DTC erase" to erase the DTC.
   Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool MB991910 To Data Link Connector

   Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.