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Technical Service Bulletin
SUBJECT:
ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR HARD TO RE−START
ENGINE WITH LOW COOLANT TEMPERATURE
No:
TSB−16−13−001REV
DATE:
March, 2016
MODEL:
2014−16 Outlander
CIRCULATE TO:
[ ] GENERAL MANAGER
[ ] PARTS MANAGER
[ X ] TECHNICIAN
[ X ] SERVICE ADVISOR
[ X ] SERVICE MANAGER
[ X ] WARRANTY PROCESSOR
[ ] SALES MANAGER
This bulletin supercedes TSB−16−13−001, issued January, 2016, to add 2016 model year
Outlander, and updated ECM software. Revisions are italicized and indicated by A.
PURPOSE
Affected vehicles may exhibit a condition where the engine is hard to re-start if engine coolant
temperature is low. Due to inappropriate programming in the engine ECM, if the coolant temperature is
between 32 - 68 °F (0 - 20 °C), a hard to re-start condition may occur.
This TSB instructs dealers to reprogram the ECM with new software that will resolve this concern.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
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2014 - 2016 Outlander vehicles (US and Canada) equipped with 6B31 V6 3.0L engines
REQUIRED OPERATIONS
1. Confirm your MUT-III is updated with the latest reprogramming database.
2. Reprogram the ECM with the new software. Refer to the ECM Reprogramming Chart for new software
information.
IMPORTANT: If an affected vehicle has a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated before
reprogramming, and DTCs are listed in the ECM memory, diagnose and repair those DTCs per the service
manual before reprogramming. DO NOT reprogram the ECM until the reason(s) for other DTCs being set
is corrected.
EQUIPMENT
The following equipment is needed to reprogram the ECM.
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VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) or VCI Lite - MB991824 or MB992744.
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MEDIC Laptop/Tablet with A/C power adapter - 520924, or FZG1MK2.
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MUT-III main harness 'A' (blue connector at the DLC end) - MB991910 or MB992745.
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USB 2.0 cable - MB991827 or MB992747.
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“Engine Compartment/Control Module” label - p/n MSSF024G00.
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MEDIC 3/4 update at 382 or higher.
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For Standalone MUT-III units, MUT-III Reprogramming Database N16031 or higher.
Copyright 2016, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Continued
The information contained in this bulletin is subject to change. For the latest version of this document, go to the Mitsubishi Dealer Link,
MEDIC, or the Mitsubishi Service Information website (www.mitsubishitechinfo.com).
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ECM REPROGRAMMING CHART
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Database No. 16031
ECU Part
Number
Data No.
2014 Outlander
(NAS, GF4W, 6B31, AT)
1860B805
2014 Outlander
(Canada, GF4W, 6B31, AT)
Model
Software Part Number
Previous
New
1862C371
ZM1024-13
ZM1024-14
1860C221
1862C372
ZM1063-03
ZM1063-04
2015 Outlander
(NAS, GF4W, 6B31, AT)
1860C554
1862C373
ZM1162-01
ZM1162-02
2015 Outlander
(Canada, GF4W, 6B31, AT)
1860C555
1862C374
ZM1163-01
ZM1163-02
2016 Outlander
(NAS, GF4W, 6B31, AT)
1860C572
1862C369
ZM1177-07
ZM1177-08
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2016 Outlander
(Canada, GF4W, 6B31, AT)
1860C573
1862C370
ZM1253-04
ZM1253-05
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REPAIR PROCEDURE
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NOTE: Reprogramming the ECM with the latest database (e.g., N16031) includes all past and current
reprogramming for TSBs of affected vehicles. It is not necessary to reprogram the ECM for each previous
TSB.
1. Check the underside of the hood to verify there is no “Authorized Modification” label (see step 19 in
the Reprogramming Procedure for example) previously installed to indicate this reprogramming has
already been completed. If a label is present and the “ROM ID #” on the label matches the “New S/W
Part No.” in the table above, the ECM is at the latest level and reprogramming is not necessary.
Conduct normal diagnosis for the described condition.
2. Verify the MEDIC 3/4 is at version 3.5 and at update 382
or higher.
If your MEDIC 3/4 update is at least 382, continue
with the Reprogramming Procedure on page 4.
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If your MEDIC 3/4 update is below 382, update your
MEDIC as follows.
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Version and Update
numbers
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For MEDIC 3/4 users only: (MUT-III users go to step 5)
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3. Select the MEDIC 3/4 Admin tab and click on
“Updates.”
Admin
Click on
Updates
4. IF the MEDIC update screen advises updates are
available, click the “Begin” button. After all updates are
complete, GO TO THE REPROGRAMMING
PROCEDURE.
Click “Begin”
N16031
5. STANDALONE MUT-III SCAN TOOL VIEWER
(STV) ONLY: (MEDIC 3 USERS GO TO THE
REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE). Verify that your
MUT-III has the most current version of the
reprogramming database:
From the MUT-III Main Page:
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Select “Special Function”
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Select “ECU Reprogramming”
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Select “Database File Display-CAN”
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Confirm the database number displayed at the
top right of the chart is N16031 or higher
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If the database number displayed on your MUT-III
is N16031 or greater, continue to the
Reprogramming Procedure.
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If the reprogramming database number displayed
on your MUT-III is lower than N16031, locate the
reprogramming CD containing database N16031
and follow the instructions provided with the CD to
update your MUT-III.
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REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
! CAUTION
To ensure that the vehicle battery maintains 12V during the procedure, hook-up
a battery charger to the vehicle during the procedure.
1. Connect the equipment as follows:
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Turn the MEDIC PC/tablet on. If the battery indicator in the lower right hand corner of the screen
does not show a full charge, it is recommended that either the battery be charged prior to begin­
ning, or be used with the A/C power adaptor connected.
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Connect the USB cable to the VCI/VCI Lite.
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When the laptop/tablet displays the MUT-III main screen, connect the USB cable to the device.
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Connect the MUT-III main harness with the blue DLC connection to the VCI/VCI Lite.
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Connect the blue connection of the MUT-III main harness to the vehicle's data link connector.
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Turn the VCI power switch ON . Verify that the indicator lamp in the upper right corner of the screen
is green.
NOTE: VCI and MEDIC 3.5 Laptop shown for illustration purposes only.
USB CABLE
VCI - LAPTOP
MEDIC 3.5 / MUT-III
MAIN HARNESS
BLUE END
VCI\VCI Lite
MEDIC 3.5 / MUT-III PC
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
3. If using MEDIC, from the main page, click the MUT-III
STV icon at the top center of the screen to open
MUT-III.
Ver. 33 or later
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4. Go to the MUT-III home screen and click on “Special
function.”
5. Select “ECU reprogramming.”
6. In
ECU
reprogramming,
Reprogramming (CAN).”
select
“Automatic
7. Press the model information display button (car icon)
and verify that all vehicle information is correct.
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If vehicle information is NOT correct, follow steps
a - c below.
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If vehicle information is correct, click the check
mark at the bottom of the page, then go to step 8.
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a. If the VIN or vehicle description displayed does not
match the vehicle you are working on, click the
eraser icon at the bottom of the page to erase
vehicle data.
Then click the “VIN” button.
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b. Click the icon in the lower RH corner of the screen
to have MUT-III automatically read the VIN.
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If a message appears saying the VIN cannot be
input automatically, manually enter the 17 digit VIN
into the VIN field at the top of the page.
Make sure the VIN is correct and click the check
mark.
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c. Confirm all data matches the vehicle, then click the
check mark at the bottom of the page.
IMPORTANT: If an affected vehicle has a Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated before reprogram­
ming, and DTCs are listed in ECM memory, diagnose
and repair those DTCs per the applicable service man­
ual before reprogramming. DO NOT reprogram the
ECM until the reason(s) for other DTCs being set is cor­
rected.
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8. “MFI” should be highlighted by default. If not, click on
it to highlight it. Click the check mark to continue.
NOTE: In the next step, if the “pop-up” box does not appear, change “Tab” to TIR then back to MUT-III (the
pop-up box should then appear).
9. A message will advise the system will “Automatic
search the data.”
Click the check mark to continue.
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IF ECU IS ALREADY AT LATEST VERSION
If the message seen at left is displayed, the ECU software is
already at the most current level. Do not continue with the
reprogramming procedure. This TSB does not apply.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and disconnect the
MUT-III. Turn off and disconnect the battery charger.
Conduct normal diagnosis per the service manual.
If a “Complete Reprogramming” message does not appear,
continue with the reprogramming procedure.
10. The Automatic Reprogramming (CAN) database
screen will display.
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Verify that the new ECU and S/W part numbers are
listed in the table.
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Confirm the database number at the top right of
the table is N16031 or higher.
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If more than one row is displayed in the table, refer
to the ECM Reprogramming Chart on page 2 to
highlight and select the correct row.
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Click the check mark to continue.
11. The “Check reprogramming data” window should ap­
pear with the new file name.
NOTE: Refer to the ECM Reprogramming Chart on page 2
for the new file names.
12. Click on the check mark in the pop-up box to initiate
the reprogramming.
13. Once the reprogramming is initiated, the screen as
shown will indicate the reprogramming progress.
NOTE: Do not disturb the cables or turn off the
ignition during reprogramming.
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ECU Part No.: 1860C554
S/W Part No.: 1860C55401
Click the check mark to clear the window, then click the Home
icon at the lower left corner of the screen to return to the
System Select main page.
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! CAUTION
The Daytime Running Lights and both the engine and condenser fans will
automatically be turned on during reprogramming. Care should be taken to
insure nothing gets caught in the moving blades. The radio will be turned
off and you will also hear a chime in the interior for a short period of time.
These are normal conditions.
14. Reprogramming is completed.
a. Verify that the S/W Part No. Is correct.
b. Click on the check mark.
c. Turn OFF ignition switch for at least 8 seconds.
d. Turn ignition switch ON, then proceed to the next
step.
15. Click on the “home” button.
16. Perform an “Erase and Read all DTCs.”
a. Select “Special function.”
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b. Select “All DTCs.”
c. Select “Erase and Read All DTCs.”
d. The “System List” on the left side of the screen will
have all selections checked. Do not change these
selections. DTCs may be set if the vehicle is
equipped with options that are unchecked.
e. Click the check mark to continue.
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NOTE: If, in some cases, the check mark button at the
bottom is not active, perform the following:
1) Select the System name that is underlined (for
example, TPMS, as shown on left).
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2) Select the appropriate option for the vehicle.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all underlined systems.
3) Click on the check mark. Wait until MUT-III is
finished and click the check mark again to confirm.
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f.
A window will pop up asking you to confirm DTC
erasing. Click the check mark for DTC erasing and
reading to begin.
17. When DTC erasing is completed, click the check mark
in the pop-up message that reads “All erasing and
checks are completed.”
a.
If DTCs return after reprogramming, click the
check mark to clear the window. Diagnose and
repair per the Service Manual.
b. If DTCs do not return, click the check mark to
clear the window, then click the home icon at the
lower left of the screen to return to the main menu.
18. Turn off the ignition switch and disconnect the MUT-III. Turn off and disconnect the battery charger.
19. Using a ball-point pen, enter the appropriate ECU part number, Software Part Number (ROM ID#),
this Technical Service Bulletin number, your dealer code, and the current date on the Engine
Compartment / Control Module Label (p/n MSSF024G00). The Vendor Code is not applicable. The
label is available from your facing PDC.
1860C297
N/A
1860C29701
TSB-14-13-XXX
99332
06/25/14
NOTE: The Control Module Label is NOT used for this reflash. It should be discarded.
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20. Carefully remove all dirt and oil from a vacant area near the VECI label on the underside of the hood
and affix the Engine Compartment Label (LH side, above) to that area.
21. Test drive the vehicle to confirm proper operation and the MIL does not illuminate. Diagnose and
correct any DTCs that return.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use only the Genuine Mitsubishi Parts listed below.
Description
Part Number
Quantity
Label, Engine Compartment
MSSF024G00
1
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization to repair. If an affected
vehicle is reported with the described condition, diagnose the condition, repair as described in this bulletin
and submit a normal warranty claim using the following information.
Nature Code: 02B
Cause Code: 605
Labor Operation No.: 13850113
Time Allowance: 0.3 hrs.
Warranty Coverage: 8/80 Emissions Coverage