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Panic Alarm - Except Lancer Evolution Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

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GENERAL INFORMATION

If danger is perceived near the vehicle and if the ignition switch is in the OFF position or the key has been removed, press the panic button on the ignition key or the keyless operation key for one second, then the headlights flash and the horn sounds for approximately 3 minutes.

Operation of keyless operation key or ignition keySystem operation
Panic buttonPress once (press and hold for 1 second)Starts the panic alarm (headlights flash and horn honks for abut three minutes)
Lock button, Unlock button, Trunk button, Panic buttonPress againStops the panic alarm in progress

PANIC ALARM SYSTEM OPERATION CHART

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Scheme 215: Construction diagram
Scheme 215: Construction diagram

SPECIAL TOOLS

SPECIAL TOOLS Tool Tool number and name Supersession Application MB991958 MB991824 MB991827 MB991910 MB991911 MB991914 MB991825 MB991826 M.U.T.-III sub-assembly Vehicle communication interface (V.C.I.) M.U.T.-III USB cable M.U.T.-III main harness A (Vehicles with CAN communication system) M.U.T.-III main harness B (Vehicles without CAN communication system) M.U.T.-III main harness C (for Chrysler models only) M.U.T.-III measurement adapter M.U.T.-III trigger harness MB991824-KIT NOTE: G: MB991826 M.U.T.-III Trigger Harness is not necessary when pushing V.C.I. ENTER key. CAUTION: M.U.T.-III main harness A (MB991910) should be used. M.U.T.-III main harness B and C should not be used for this vehicle. Reading diagnostic trouble code and data list

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Scheme 216: SPECIAL TOOLS
Scheme 216: SPECIAL TOOLS

STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING

HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III)

Required Special Tools

  1. 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)
CAUTIONTo prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.

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  1. Ensure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
  2. Start up the personal computer.
  3. Connect special tool MB991827 to special tool MB991824 and the personal computer.
  4. Connect special tool MB991910 to special tool MB991824.
  5. Connect special tool MB991910 to the data link connector.
  6. Turn the power switch of special tool MB991824 to the "ON" position. NOTE: When special tool MB991824 is energized, special tool MB991824 indicator light will be illuminated in a green color.
  7. Start the M.U.T.-III system on the personal computer. NOTE: Disconnecting scan tool MB991958 is the reverse of the connecting sequence, making sure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

HOW TO READ AND ERASE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

Required Special Tools

  1. 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)
CAUTIONTo 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" from the start-up screen.
  4. Select "From 2006 MY" of "Model Year." When the "Vehicle Information" is displayed, check the contents.
  5. Select "ETACS" from "System List", and press the "OK" button. NOTE: When the "Loading Option Setup" list is displayed, check the applicable item.
  6. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Code."
  7. If a DTC is set, it is shown.
  8. Choose "Erase DTCs" to erase the DTC.

HOW TO DIAGNOSE THE CAN BUS LINES

Required Special Tools

  1. 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. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
  3. Select "CAN bus diagnosis" from the start-up screen.
  4. When the vehicle information is displayed, confirm that it matches the vehicle being diagnosed. If they match, go to Step 8 . If not, go to Step 5.
  5. Select the "view vehicle information" button.
  6. Enter the vehicle information and select the "OK" button.
  7. When the vehicle information is displayed, confirm again that it matches the vehicle being diagnosed. If they match, go to Step 8. If not, go to Step 5 .
  8. Select the "OK" button.
  9. When the optional equipment screen is displayed, choose the one which the vehicle is fitted with, and then select the "OK" button.

TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART

Trouble symptomReference
Panic alarm does not work normally.Refer to PANIC ALARM DOES NOT WORK NORMALLY . Also refer to SYMPTOM PROCEDURES for additional testing.

TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

If keyless operation system < KOS > or keyless entry system < WCM > is normal, the ETACS-ECU may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

  1. Keyless operation system < KOS > or keyless entry system < WCM > may be defective
  2. The ETACS-ECU may be defective
  3. Function is not set with the customization.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools

  1. 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»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#theft-alarm-system-except-lancer-evolution__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. Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to " «HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III)»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#theft-alarm-system-except-lancer-evolution__how-to-connect-the-scan-tool) ." Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. Check whether the KOS or WCM related DTC is set. 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»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#keyless-operation-system-kos-except-lancer-evolution__diagnostic-trouble-code-chart) ). YES < vehicles with WCM >: Troubleshoot the WCM (Refer to «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/communication-devices/#wireless-control-module-wcm-except-lancer-evolution__diagnostic-trouble-code-chart) ). NO: Go to Step 3.
  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»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#keyless-operation-system-kos-except-lancer-evolution__trouble-symptom-chart) ). NO < vehicles with WCM >: Troubleshoot the WCM (Refer to «TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/communication-devices/#wireless-control-module-wcm-except-lancer-evolution__trouble-symptom-chart) ).
  4. STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991958, check the customization function. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. Use the ETACS-ECU customization function to check that the "Panic alarm switch" is set to "Enable". 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 «ON-VEHICLE SERVICE»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/x-2007-2016/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#theft-alarm-system-except-lancer-evolution) ).

CUSTOMIZATION FUNCTION

By operating the ETACS system or MMCS of scan tool MB991958, the following functions can be programmed. The programmed information is held even when the battery is disconnected.

Adjustment item (scan tool display)Adjustment itemAdjustment contents (scan tool display)Adjusting contents
Panic alarm switchWith/without panic alarm functionDisableWithout function
EnableWith function (default)

CUSTOMIZATION FUNCTION TABLE

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