Panic alarm does not work normally: Diagnosis

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 (Vehicles with CAN communication system)

1. STEP 1. Check if the theft-alarm is normally set and the exterior protection can be executed  .

   Check that the theft-alarm works normally.

   Q: Does the theft-alarm work normally? 

   • YES:  Go to Step 2.
   • NO:  Troubleshoot the theft-alarm (Refer to TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART  ).
2. STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code  .

   Check if DTC is set to the KOS-ECU < Vehicles with KOS > or WCM < Vehicles with WCM >.

   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. Refer to "HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III)  ."
   2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
   3. Check whether the KOS or WCM related DTC is set.
   4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

   Q: Is the DTC set? 

   • YES < vehicles with KOS >  : Troubleshoot the KOS (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).
   • YES < vehicles with WCM >  : Troubleshoot the WCM (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).
   • NO:  Go to Step 3.
     Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector

     Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
3. STEP 3. Check keyless operation system < KOS > or keyless entry system < WCM >  .

   Check that the doors can be open by keyless operation key < KOS > or keyless entry transmitter < WCM >.

   Q: Do keyless operation system < KOS > or keyless entry system < WCM > work normally? 

   • YES:  Go to Step 4.
   • NO < vehicles with KOS >  : Troubleshoot the KOS (Refer to TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART ).
   • NO < vehicles with WCM >  : Troubleshoot the WCM (Refer to TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART ).
4. STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991958, check the customization function. 
   1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
   2. Use the ETACS-ECU customization function to check that the "Panic alarm switch" is set to "Enable".
   3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

   Q: Is the "Panic alarm switch" set to "Enable"? 

   • YES:  Replace the ETACS-ECU.
   • NO:  Use the ETACS-ECU customization function to set the "Panic alarm switch" to "Enable" (Refer to CUSTOMIZATION FUNCTION  ).