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NHTSA ID Number: 10000282

Manufacturer Communication Number: 0213015R

TSB/Document Date: 2003-02-21


Summary

INCORRECT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE PARAMETERS MAY CAUSE A MISFIRE CONDITION WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, SETTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300 THROUGH P0306 IN THE PCM. *TT


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TSB/Document ID: 0213015R

Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 0513004

MFR Communication Date: 2005-02-01

MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:

Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NHTSA Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MFR Component System:

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weiss Tecunical Service BULLETIN

TECHSICAL INFORMATION

SUBUECT | No: TSB-02-13-015REV
PCM REPROGRAMMING FOR

COLD ENGINE MISFIRE (V6 GALANT/ECLIPSE) 9 |" _Ostober, 2002

MODEL: See below

CIRCULATE TO: | ] GENERAL MANAGER 7X] PARTS MANAGER [X) TECHN CLAN

ff] SERVICE ADVISOR [*] SERVICE MANAGER [x] WARRANTY PROCESSOR [ ] SALES MANAGER

This bulletin supercedes TSB-02- 13-075, issued August 2002,
Revised information is indicated by» .

PURPOSE

Incorrect PCM software parameters may cause a mistira condition when the angine is cold, setting
Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) P0300 through P0306 in the PCM. Repragramming the POM as described
in this bulletin will eliminate this condition.

For only Galant V6 vahicles produced bafore 11/1/00, replace the spark plugs after reprogramming
the PCM. (See Step 14 in this bulletin.)
AFFECTED VEHICLES

1999-2002 Galant madels equipped with V6 engine
2000-2003 Eclipse models aquipped with V6 engine, except 2005 Eclipse GTS:

p> 2001-2002 Eclipse Spyder models aquipped with V6 engine

PROCEDURE

BATTERY VOLTAGE (45 MEASURED AT THE BATTERY POSTS WITHOUT ELECTRICAL LOAD)
MUST BE 12.4V OR HIGHER IN CRDER TO REPROGAAM THE PCM.

1. Check the underside of the hood to verify that there is no label te indicate that this TSB
reprogramming has already been dene,

2. Use the MUT-II to erase all DTCs set in the PCM.

3. Use the MUT-II to read the ECU part number, then refer to AttachmentA to determines tha
=[ajelan, + late AOM Sd a a Be

@ With the MUT-II connected, tum the ignition key to ON.

b. At the MAIN MENU, select “1. System Select” and press Yes.
c. Select “MFI” and press Yes.

d. Select “MitsubishieBay logo MFI" and prass Yos.

8. At ihe OBD-I check code screen, press Yes.

f. At the Readiness Tests status screan, press Yes.

g. At the MFI Malin Menu screen, press S.

FILE UNDER:
Group 13 Fuel In the Dealer Service information Binder (2505)

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h. At the Check Code screen, press the right arrow.

i. The ECU part number and ROM ID will display, Note the part number and refer to the tabla
in Attachment A of this bulletin to select the appropriate ROM pack database number.

4, Disconnect tha MUT-1. and tum the ignition key to OFF.

5. Gather the following reprogramming equipment:

Reprogramming Cartridge (red label) MBg91711
256 KBYTE IC Memory Gard (red) MBS91717
ROM Pack fred label MBSS1701 (use the appropriate
database number listed in Stap 5)
“Engine Compartment/Contro! Module” Labels Part No. MSSF-024G-00

IMPORTANT

Dealers must update ROM packs as needed, depending on vehicle repair requiraments for PCM
software updates.

For instructions on updating ROM packs using MEDIC, and for current database Information:
1) From the MEDI: Main Manu, select “MUT-Il ROM Peck Ra-write.”

2) Select "HOM Pack information.”

When updating the ROM packs for this bulletin, use the following passwords:

Database Number Password
RNG2Z063 55402
RANG2Z064 6392
RNG2065 802
RANOZ066 #492
RANOZ067 6892
ANOZ068 0592
RNO2ZOeS 1532
ANO2ZD6A Fas?
RNO2Z06B o532
RNO?C6C B432
RNO206D Ago2

6. Install the red label interface cariridgs to the MUT-IL. Then Install the 256 KBYTE red memory
card and the red label ROM pack. Use AL na

7. Reconnect the MUT-0. Connect bot? ine 16-pin and the 12-pin data link connectors.
8. Turn the ignition key ta ON.

| A. CAUTION

DO NOT DISTURB THE HARNESS CABLES OR CONNECTIONS. INTERRUPTION DURING THE
PROGRAMMING PROCESS COULD CAUSE THE PCM TO LOSE DATA OR PREVENT FUTURE
PCM REPROGRAMMING.

MFI
MFI & ELC-A/T

YQ ©

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TSB-02-13-015REV¥

§.° For manual transmission models, select “MFI’.

For gutomatic transmission models, select "MFI &
ELC -A/T." Then press “YES”.

NOTE: The MUT-II will take a few seconds to verity
tha ROM-ID.

10. Ifthe PCM has already been reprogrammed, the
MUT-II will display “This ECU has already besn re-
programmed.” i this message displays, STOP!
Do not continue with this procedure.

11. H the PCM is unable te be reprogrammed, the MUT-II will display “Haprogramming is not possible
on this FOU. " if this message displays, verify th that the correct ROM pack Is installed.

a. H you replace the PCM, be Sure to verily that the new POM has the latest software. After
installing the new PCM, follow the instructions in Step 3 to read the ECU part number and
AOM ID. Then compare this Information with the latest PCM software database information
on the Diamond Dealer Link and In MEDIC. Reprogram the new PCM if necessary.

12. If the PCM can b@ reprogrammed, the MUT-1 will display, “Do you want to repragram this ECU?"

Press "YES".

ENG P/N: XXXXXX
RID: —- XXXXXX

Do net turn of the power!

In progress
STEP1 ———-OK!—-——
STEP2 ———OKL——_
STEP3 ———-OK#—__
STEP4 zp PnHeEeetrds#
STEPS ee |

Wait a moment

13. The MUT-I will display this screen as it reprogqrams
tha PCM. Et will take approximately 15 minutes to
complete.

[2 CAUTION |

‘BO NOT DISTURB THE HARNESS CABLES OR

CONNECTIONS. INTERRUPTION DURING THE
PROGRAMMING PROCESS COULD CAUSE THE
PCM TO LOSE DATA OR PREVENT FUTURE PCM
REPROGRAMMING.

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TSB-02-13-015REV

14. When tha screen displays “Completed,” press “C”.

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