VIN Registration Procedure

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Replace the OSS-ECU.

Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool MB992745 Or Special Tool MB991910 To Data Link Connector

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the power supply mode of the engine switch to the OFF position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III) to the data link connector.
From the system selection screen of scan tool (M.U.T.-III), select "OSS".
From the OSS function menu screen, select "Coding".

Fig 2: Display - OSS Function Menu Screen
From the coding menu screen, select "Chassis No./VIN Writing."

Fig 3: Display - OSS Function Screen

Fig 4: Display - OSS Function Completion Screen

Fig 5: Display - OSS Function Menu Completion Screen
Following the instruction on the screen, press the OK button to execute the VIN writing. (M.U.T. screen above indicates when OSS-ECU is replaced.)

Fig 6: Display - OSS Function Menu Instruction Screen
On the writing result confirmation screen, check that the chassis number is written, and finish the registration.
Operate the engine switch to turn OFF the power supply.
NOTE: After the scan tool (M.U.T.-III) has executed the VIN writing, it will turn the engine switch on forcibly. Therefore, after completion, turn the engine switch off.
Set the driver's door from open to close or from close to open.
Carrying the keyless operation key, perform the engine switch operation to turn the power from OFF to ON twice.
Check that the OSS-ECU DTC (B1160 or U1166) is not stored, and finish the registration.