SC-23-001

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
SUBJECT:
ENGINE ECU REPROGRAMMING FOR
MIL-ILLUMINATION ON
2022-2023 OUTLANDER WITH AWD
No:
DATE:
SC-23-001
June 2023
MODEL:
2022-2023 Outlander
CIRCULATE TO:
[ ] GENERAL MANAGER
[ X ] PARTS MANAGER
[ X ] TECHNICIAN
[ X ] SERVICE ADVISOR
[ X ] SERVICE MANAGER
[ X ] WARRANTY PROCESSOR
[ ] SALES MANAGER
PURPOSE
This bulletin provides instructions to reprogram the Engine ECU software for MIL illumination on
2022-2023 Outlander with AWD.
BACKGROUND
MIL illumination occurs due to disconnection of an electrical wire inside of the exhaust
temperature sensor while the vehicle is being driven under a high-load condition such as towing
and pressing hard on the accelerator pedal. The heat load of the electrical wire inside of the
exhaust temperature sensor exceeds allowable value under the high-load condition and the
electrical wire breaks down. Please reprogram the Engine ECU.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2022-2023 Outlander with AWD/Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor
• US VIN Cut-off: JA4J4UA84PZ038335
• PUERTO RICO Cut-off: JA4J4VA87PZ039713
• CANADA Cut-off: JA4J4UA85PZ611839
IMPORTANT
To maximize customer satisfaction with the quality of their vehicle, affected new or used
inventory vehicles should be remedied before the vehicle is delivered. Dealers must check
their inventory vehicles’ VINs on the Warranty Superscreen to verify whether the vehicle is
involved in this service campaign.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATIONS
A letter will be sent to all owners of affected vehicles requesting they schedule an appointment
with their local Mitsubishi dealer. A sample copy of the customer notification letter appears at
the end of this bulletin.
REQUIRED OPERATIONS
Before starting this campaign procedure, CHECK THE WARRANTY SUPERSCREEN to verify if the
vehicle is an affected VIN for this campaign and that this campaign procedure has not already
been completed.
Copyright 2023, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
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IMPORTANT
If MIL is on and any of the following DTCs listed below appear (before reprogramming Engine
ECU), proceed with reprogramming. DTCs will be erased automatically by the reprogramming.
NOTE: It is not necessary to replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor.
DTC
P159F-00
P2081-00
P0544-00
P0545-00
P0546-00
DESCRIPTION
ACTIVE GRILLE AIR SHUTTER A
EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT
EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW
EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH
SOFTWARE REPROGRAMMING CHART
MODEL
DATA NO.
NEW HW NEW SW PART
PART NO.
NO./VER.
TARGET HW
PART NO.
TARGET SW
PART NO./VER.
237616VN.5AN
237616VN5A
237614PN5C
237614PN5D
237614PN5E
237616VN.2AN
237616VN2A
237614PN2C
237614PN2D
237614PN2E
Outlander
237034PM2A
237616VN.3AN
237616VN3A
237614PN3C
237614PN3D
237614PN3E
237616VM.7BN
237616VM7B
237616VM7A
237616VM.8BN
237616VM8B
237616VM8A
237616VM.9BN
237616VM9B
237616VM9A
REMARKS
22MY
23MY
PROCEDURE
Outline of Procedure
Engine ECU is reprogrammed and learned. Since the learning conditions
of IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING requires that water temperature to be at
70oC/158 oF or higher, proceed with the procedure as soon as a customer
vehicle arrives. If the vehicle is not reprogrammed upon arrival perform a warmup drive.
Reprogramming Operation Steps:
・Engine ECU reprogramming
・ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION learning
・THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION learning
・IDLE AIR VOLUME learning (learning condition: water temperature of 70oC/158oF or
higher)
・EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVE CLOSED POSITION learning
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PROCEDURE (Continued)
If MIL is on with any of the DTCs below; proceed with reprogramming
P159F-00:ACTIVE GRILLE AIR SHUTTER A
P2081-00:EXHAUST GAS TEMP SENSOR 1 B1
P0544-00:EXHAUST GAS TEMP SENSOR 1 B1
P0545-00:EXHAUST GAS TEMP SENSOR 1 B1
P0546-00:EXHAUST GAS TEMP SENSOR 1 B1
It is not necessary to replace the Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (MQ719744)
Caution
General
・Each time the ignition is switched on and off in vehicles equipped with power
seats, the seats will automatically move.
・Confirm if there are any scratches on exterior and interior of the vehicle
before starting the procedure. In case there is a scratch, confirm with the
customer before starting the procedure.
・Confirm the ignition switch is off. The ignition switch automatically turns off
about 10 minutes after it is turned on to save the battery.
・Confirm every electrical device is off before starting learning process. The
learning process will not be completed if electrical devices are on such as A/C,
headlamps, rear window defroster and wiper defroster.
ECU reprogramming
・Be sure to connect with battery charger for back-up power source. During ECU
reprogramming, the cooling fan works due to fail safe mode. The low voltage
of the auxiliary battery may cause incompletion/failure of the
reprogramming and if this happens, the ECU must be replaced with a brand
new one.
ECU Learning
・Be sure to proceed with the learning process after ECU reprogramming to
prevent secondary malfunction such as unstable idling.
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PROCEDURE (Continued)
PROCEDURE FLOW CHART
Engine ECU reprogramming
ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION learning
THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION learning
IDLE AIR VOLUME learning (learning condition: water temperature of 70oC/158oF or higher)
EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVE CLOSED POSITION learning
Check and Erase ALL DTCs
Procedure finished
CAUTION DURING REPROGRAMMING
 Turn off all electrical devices to minimize the vehicle's electrical load. Also
use an external power source to ensure that the vehicle battery maintains the
specified voltage during reprogramming. The low voltage of the auxiliary
battery may cause the incompletion of reprogramming and once it happens,
ECU must be replaced with a brand new one.
 Write down all the customer’s electrical device settings such as A/C and radio
before reprogramming and restore them after reprogramming.
 Connect the MUT-3 to an AC power source to prevent internal battery
discharge.
 Before using, make sure the USB cable and MUT-3 main harness are not
damaged.
 Do not perform maintenance work in the engine room during reprogramming.
The cooling fan may operate while reprogramming.
 Check and erase All DTCs after reprogramming.
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EQUIPMENT
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The following equipment is needed to reprogram the ECU:
VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface), VCI Lite and VCI 3
MEDIC Laptop/Tablet with A/C power adapter
MUT III Main Harness "A" (blue connector at the DLC end)
USB 2.0 Cable
MEDIC 3.5/4 update at 798 or higher
For Standalone MUT III units, MUT-III SE Reprogramming Database N406001504 or higher
SOFTWARE/MEDIC VERSION VERIFICATION PROCEDURE
1.
Verify that the Engine ECU has not already been updated to the latest S/W number (refer to
page 11). If the ECU is at the latest level, reprogramming is not necessary.
NOTE: RReprogramming the Engine ECU with the latest database (e.g., N406001504
includes all past and current reprogramming for TSBs of affected vehicles. It is not
necessary to reprogram the ECU for each previous TSB.
For MEDIC 3.5/4 users only: (MUT-III SEV users go to step 5)
2. Verify the MEDIC 3.5/4 is at version 3.5 and at update 798 or higher.
If your MEDIC 3.5/4 update is at least 798, continue with the Reprogramming
Procedure. If your MEDIC 3.5/4 update is below 798, update your MEDIC as follows:
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3. Select the MEDIC 3.5/4 Admin tab and 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.
5. STANDALONE MUT-III SE SCAN TOOL VIEWER (STV) ONLY: (MEDIC 3.5 USERS – GO TO THE
REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE). Verify that your MUT-III SE has the most current version of
the reprogramming database from the MUT-III SE Main Page.
a. Press the MUT-III SE STV icon.
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b. Press the Reprogramming button once the vehicle information is entered.
c. Press "ECU Reprogramming (SDB)" button.
d. Confirm that the database number displayed in the upper right above the chart is
N406001504 or higher.
i. If the database number displayed on your MUT-III SE is 798 or greater,
continue to the next section.
ii. If the reprogramming database number displayed on your MUT-III SE is
lower than 798, then the MUT-III SE database needs to be updated.
iii. Once the database number is confirmed, hit the Home button to go back to
the System Select screen.
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REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
! CAUTION
To ensure that the vehicle battery maintains 12V during the procedure, hookup a battery charger to the vehicle during the procedure.
NOTE: VCI Stand−alone reprogramming is not available for this procedure. The laptop/tablet
and the VCI must remain connected for the entire procedure.
1. Connect the equipment as follows:
NOTE: VCI Lite and MEDIC 4.0 Toughpad shown for illustration purposes only.
Data Link
Connector (Blue
End)
MUT−III SE
Main Harness
•
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 beginning or be used with the
A/C power adaptor connected.
•
Connect the USB cable to the VCI/VCI Lite.
When the laptop/tablet displays the MUT-III SE
main screen, connect the USB cable to the
device.
Connect the MUT-III SE main harness with the
blue DLC connection to the VCI/VCI Lite. Connect
the blue connection of the MUT-III SE main
harness to the vehicle's data link connector.
•
USB Cable
Toughpad
(back)
•
VCI Lite
For VCI only: Turn the VCI power switch ON.
Verify that the indicator lamp in the upper right
corner of the screen is green.
! CAUTION
DO NOT DISTURB THE HARNESS CABLES OR CONNECTIONS DURING THE REPROGRAMMING
PROCESS AS IT COULD CAUSE THE CONTROL UNIT TO LOSE DATA. IF THE USB CABLE IS
DISCONNECTED DURING THIS PROCEDURE, A WARNING MESSAGE WILL DISPLAY.
NOTE: Due to limited space it may be easiest to connect battery charger cable onto ground
point.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
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a. Press MUT-III SE STV icon.
b. Press the model information display button (car icon) and verify all vehicle info
is correct.
c.
Select Engine and press the reprogramming icon button.
d. Press the "ECU reprogramming" (SDB) button.
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e. The Automatic ECU Reprogramming (SDB) database screen will display. Press
the OK button.
• Verify the correct software is listed in the table.
f. Press the OK button and type AS2 account information to start the reprogramming.
Note: Do not disturb the cable or turn off the ignition during reprogramming to prevent
damage to the ECU.
g. Once the reprogramming is initiated the screen (shown below) will indicate the
reprogramming progress. It may take up to 10 minutes to complete.
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h. Verify that the software version has been updated to the new data number.
MODEL
DATA NO.
NEW HW NEW SW PART
PART NO.
NO./VER.
237616VN.5AN
237616VN5A
237616VN.2AN
237616VN2A
237034PM2A
-
Outlander
TARGET HW
PART NO.
TARGET SW
PART/VER.
237614PN5C
237614PN5D
237614PN5E
237614PN2C
237614PN2D
237614PN2E
237616VN.3AN
237616VN3A
237614PN3C
237614PN3D
237614PN3E
237616VM.7BN
237616VM7B
237616VM7A
237616VM.8BN
237616VM8B
237616VM8A
237616VM.9BN
237616VM9B
237616VM9A
REMARKS
22MY
23MY
i. Press " ALL DTC" button to initiate the " Erase and Read all DTCs" . Press OK when complete.
IMPORTANT: The " Erase and Read all DTCs" must be performed since DTCs may be
generated and stored.
j. Proceed with ECU learning procedure.
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ECU LEARNING
Caution
・For vehicles equipped with power seats, seats move every time the ignition
switch is turned on and off.
・Confirm the ignition switch is off. The ignition switch automatically turns off
about 10 minutes after it is turned on to save the battery.
・Confirm every electrical device is off before starting learning process. The
learning process will not be completed if electrical devices are on such as A/C,
headlamps, rear window defroster and wiper deicer.
1. ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
MUT-IIISE is not used for this procedure (Be sure to turn the ignition switch off):
a. Confirm if the position of the accelerator pedal is fully closed
position.
b. Turn the ignition switch on, and wait at least 2 seconds.
c. Turn the ignition switch off, and wait at least 10 seconds.
d. Turn the ignition switch on, and wait at least 2 seconds.
e. Turn the ignition switch off, and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
MUT-IIISE is used for this procedure:
a. Turn the ignition switch on.
b. Select “ STV” from the top screen of MUT-IIISE.
c. Select “ ENGINE” from the list of System select.
d. Select “ Special Function” .
e. Select “ Learning” .
Select “ 1:CLSD THL POS LEARN” from “ Selected Command” .
f. Start learning to push “ OK” button. Follow the instructions displayed on the MUTIIISE.
g. After “ Completed” is displayed, turn the ignition switch off and wait at least 10
seconds.
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3. IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING (learning condition: water temperature of 70oC/158 oF or higher)
Caution
・The learning condition is water temperature of 70oC/158oF or higher. Carry
out warm up driving if the water temperature is below 70oC/158oF.
Rough indication of water temperature

[Classic mode]
[Enhance mode]
7.0" Multi-information Display
12.3" Full Digital Driver Display
NOTE: Turn the engine on. This procedure must be performed while the vehicle is idling.
A. Confirm all these conditions before starting the procedure. The learning process will not
be completed without all of these conditions:
・Voltage of battery
・Water temperature
・Position of the select lever
・Electrical equipment switch
・Position of the steering wheel
・Vehicle speed
:
:
:
:
:
:
12.9 V or higher (when idling)
70-105oC / 158-221oF
P or N
OFF
Center position (straight ahead direction)
0 km/mph
B. IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
1. Keep the engine on in order to adequate coolant temperature.
2. Select “ IDLE AIR VOL LEARN” from the display of “ Special Function”.
C. Push OK button. The process will be completed.
Caution
If the learning process does not complete within 3 minutes, stop the procedure and
refer to the Service Manual (IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING), and then retry.
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4. EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
a. Turn the ignition switch on.
b. Select “ Learning” from the display of “ Special Function” .
c. Select “ 5：EGR control valve closed learning” from “ Selected Command”.
d. Push OK button to start learning. Follow the instructions displayed on MUT-ⅢSE.
e. After “ Completed” is displayed, turn the ignition switch off and wait at 3 seconds,
and then the process will be completed.
5. Perform DTC check:
a. Check for DTCs on the vehicle and resolve as appropriate.
b. Once there are no DTCs, the procedure may be completed.
6. 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.
Test drive the vehicle to confirm proper operation.
PARTS INFORMATION
No parts required for Engine ECU reprogramming and learning.
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SOFTWARE REPROGRAMMING CHART
MODEL
DATA NO.
NEW HW NEW SW PART
PART NO.
NO./VER.
237616VN.5AN
237616VN.2AN
TARGET SW
PART NO./VER.
237616VN5A
237614PN5C
237614PN5D
237614PN5E
237616VN2A
237614PN2C
237614PN2D
237614PN2E
237034PM2A
-
Outlander
TARGET HW
PART NO.
237616VN.3AN
237616VN3A
237614PN3C
237614PN3D
237614PN3E
237616VM.7BN
237616VM7B
237616VM7A
237616VM.8BN
237616VM8B
237616VM8A
237616VM.9BN
237616VM9B
237616VM9A
REMARKS
22MY
23MY
WARRANTY
LABOR OP CODE
OPERATION
LABOR HRS
COMMENTS
C2303R01
REPROGRAM ENGINE ECU +
LEARNING (OVERLAPPING WITH
SR-23-001)
0.5H
SC-23-001
PERFORMED WITH
SR-23-001
C2303R02
REPROGRAM ENGINE ECU +
LEARNING (INDEPENDENT FROM
SR-23-001)
0.6H
SC-23-001 NOT
PERFORMED
WITH SR-23-001
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
PO Box 689040
Franklin, TN 37068
This notice applies to your vehicle, __________________________.
Date:
June 2023
Re:
Service Campaign SC-23-001
Dear
FIRSTNAME LASTNAME,
E
Mitsubishi Motors strives to build vehicles with the highest level of quality and to continuously improve that
quality with every vehicle built. To help assure your continued satisfaction with your Mitsubishi vehicle, we are
recommending that the following product improvement be performed on certain 2022 - 2023 Outlander
vehicles equipped with AWD built before February 2, 2023.
SA
M
PL
Recommended Product Improvement:
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may illuminate when the vehicle is driven under a high-load condition such
as towing and/or when pressing hard on the accelerator pedal. A software update will correct this situation.
What your dealer will do:
Your local Mitsubishi Motors dealer will reprogram the Engine Control Unit (ECU) with modified software. The
time needed for the reprogramming is approximately 40 minutes. The dealer may need your vehicle for a longer
period of time, but every effort will be made to minimize your inconvenience.
What you should do:
Please contact your local Mitsubishi Motors dealer and schedule an appointment to have the ECU
reprogrammed free of charge. When you bring your vehicle in, please show the dealer this letter. If you misplace
this letter, the dealer will still perform this repair on your vehicle, free of charge.
There is also a Safety Recall potentially associated with your vehicle, regarding a software error in the Alliance
In-Vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) Display Unit which could cause a black screen to momentarily display during a
backing event. If this recall also applies to your vehicle, you should have recently received (or will soon receive) a
letter indicating your vehicle is part of this recall. To minimize the inconvenience of making multiple trips to your
dealership, the recall remedy and this product improvement can be done during the same visit.
If you experience any problem obtaining this product improvement promptly and/or at no charge, please inform
us by calling the Mitsubishi Customer Relations Department at 888-648-7820. Hours: Monday through Friday 7
a.m. to 4 p.m. (Central Time)
If you previously had your vehicle reprogrammed as a result of this specific condition and have paid for the
repair, you may send your original repair order or invoice, and original receipt/proof of payment to the following
address for reimbursement consideration:
Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc., Customer Relations, P.O. Box 689040, Franklin, TN 37068.
We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
C2303R