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SUBJECT:

MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P061A REVISED

No:

TSB-18-13-002REV

DATE:

October 2018

MODEL:

2018-2019 Eclipse

Cross

CIRCULATE TO:

[ ] GENERAL MANAGER

[ X ] PARTS MANAGER

[ X ] TECHNICIAN

[ X ] SERVICE ADVISOR

[ X ] SERVICE MANAGER

[ X ] WARRANTY PROCESSOR

[ ] SALES MANAGER

This bulletin supersedes TSB−18−13−002, issued June 2018, to revise the model year,
production date of affected vehicles, part numbers and warranty information. Changes are
italicized and indicated by A.

PURPOSE
On certain vehicles, a MIL may illuminate with DTC P061A. When DTC P061A is detected, the vehicle
goes into fail-safe mode and vehicle speed is restricted to a maximum of 25 mph (40 km/h).
Depending on vehicle and/or driving conditions, DTC P1574, C1707, C121C, C1777, or C2339 may also
be detected.
During turbocharged driving, DTC P061A (Torque Monitoring) may set when the current monitor
does not recognize turbocharged operation. New software is available that optimizes the Torque
Monitoring to be able to recognize turbocharged operation.
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This TSB instructs dealers to reprogram the engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with updated
software to correct the issue for any affected vehicles that come in for service (with customer
approval) and any in dealer inventory.
NOTE: False detection is canceled by the engine ECU 10 seconds after the ignition is turn off. The vehicle
is restored to normal condition the next time ignition is turned on.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
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Certain 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross vehicles, built on or before June 11, 2018.

REQUIRED OPERATIONS
1.

Confirm your MUT-III is updated with the latest reprogramming database.

2.

Reprogram the ECU with the new software. Refer to the “ECU 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 ECU memory, diagnose and repair those DTCs per the
service manual before reprogramming. DO NOT reprogram the ECU until the reason(s) for other
DTCs being set is corrected.

Copyright 2018, 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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EQUIPMENT
The following equipment is needed to reprogram the ECU.
D

VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) or VCI Lite - MB991824, or MB992744V.

D

MEDIC Laptop/Tablet with A/C power adapter - MIT540031, or FZG1MK2.

D

MUT-III main harness 'A' (blue connector at the DLC end) - MB991910V, or MB992745V.

D

USB 2.0 cable - MB991827V or RRAR1MBR108GL.

D

MEDIC 3.5/4 update at 557 or higher.

D

For Standalone MUT-III units, MUT3-SE Reprogramming Database N180901 or higher.

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ECU REPROGRAMMING CHART
ECU Part
Number

Data No.

2018 Eclipse Cross

1860D116

2019 Eclipse Cross

1860D402

Software Part Number
Previous

New

1862C870

1860D11601
1860D11602

1860D11603

1862C874

1860D40200

1860D40201

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Model

REPAIR PROCEDURE
SOFTWARE/MEDIC VERSION VERIFICATION
1.

Verify that the ECU has not already been updated to the latest S/W number in the table above.
If the Engine ECU is at the latest level, reprogramming is not necessary.

NOTE: Reprogramming the Engine ECU with the latest database (e.g., N180901 ) includes all past and
current reprogramming for TSBs of affected vehicles. It is not necessary to reprogram the Engine ECU
for each previous TSB.

For MEDIC 3.5/4 users only: (MUT-III STV users go to
step 5)

If your MEDIC 3.5/4 update is at least 557, continue
with the Reprogramming Procedure.

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If your MEDIC 3.5/4 update is below 557, update
your MEDIC as follows.

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Version and Update
numbers

Verify the MEDIC 3.5/4 is at version 3.5 and at
update 557 or higher.

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2.

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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 SCAN TOOL VIEWER (STV)
ONLY:
(MEDIC 3.5 USERS - GO TO THE
REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE). Verify that your
MUT3-SE has the most current version of the
reprogramming database:
From the MUT3-SE Main Page:

Admin

Click on
Updates

Click “Begin”

a.

Click “STV.”

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b. Click the “ECU Reprogramming” button.

Click “SDB Data List.”

d. Confirm that the database number displayed in
the upper right above the chart is N180901 or
higher
N180901

e.

D

If the database number displayed on your
MUT3-SE is N180901 or higher, continue to
the next section.

D

If the reprogramming database number
displayed on your MUT3-SE is lower than
N180901, then the MUT3-SE database
needs to be updated.

Once database number is confirmed, hit the
Home button to go back to the System Select
screen.

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c.

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REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
! CAUTION

NOTE:
1.

To ensure that the vehicle battery maintains 12V during the procedure, hookup a battery charger to the vehicle during the procedure.

VCI Stand-alone reprogramming is not available for this procedure.
The laptop/tablet and the VCI must remain connected for the entire procedure.

Connect the equipment as follows:
NOTE: VCI Lite and MEDIC 4.0 Toughpad shown for illustration purposes only.

D

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.

D

Connect the USB cable to the VCI/VCI Lite.

D

When the laptop/tablet displays the MUT-III main
screen, connect the USB cable to the device.

D

Connect the MUT-III main harness with the blue
DLC connection to the VCI/VCI Lite.

D

Connect the blue connection of the MUT-III main
harness to the vehicle's data link connector.

D

For VCI only (p/n MB991824): Turn the VCI power
switch ON. Verify that the indicator lamp in the
upper right corner of the screen is green.

Data Link Connector
(Blue End)
MUT-III
Main Harness

USB Cable
Toughpad
(back)

VCI Lite

! 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.
2.

Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

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3.

Using MEDIC, from the main page, click the
“MUT3-SE” icon at the top center of the screen to
open MUT-III SE.
Click the STV button.

4.

The System Select screen opens and populates
with some basic information from the vehicle.
Look at the label on the passenger side B pillar to
identify the appropriate class.
If necessary, select the correct class from the
drop-down list.

5.

Verify that the ECU has not already been updated to the latest S/W number shown in the “ECU
Reprogramming Chart” in this TSB.
If the ECU is at the latest level, reprogramming is not necessary.
a.

b.

Select “MFI” from the System List, then click on
the check mark at the bottom of the screen.

Select “Special Function.”

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c.

Select “ECU Information.”

d. If the Software Part Number listed is not at the
latest
level
(shown
in
the
“ECU
Reprogramming Chart” in this TSB), proceed
with the next step. Click the Home button to
return to the System Select screen.
If the Software Part Number is at the latest
level, then reprogramming is not necessary.

6.

Before reprogramming, perform an “Erase and Read All DTCs” to clear any DTCs that may have
set.

a.

On the System Select screen click the “ALL DTC”
button.

b. Select “Erase and Read All DTCs.”

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c.

A window will pop up asking you to confirm DTC
erasing. Click the check mark in the dialog box
for DTC erasing and reading to begin.

d. The “System List” on the left side of the screen
will have all selections checked. Do not change
these selections.
e.

7.

Click the check mark to continue.

When DTC erasing is completed, click the check
mark in the pop-up message that reads “All erasing
and checks are completed.”
a.

If any DTCs return after erasing is completed,
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 in
the lower left to return to the System Select
menu.

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8.

Reprogram the ECU following the steps below.
a.

On the System Select page, click on the
Reprogram button.

b. Select “ECU Reprogramming (SDB).”

c.

Select “MFI” in the System List, then click the
check mark.

d. Verify that the correct data file listed in the
table matches the one in the “ECU
Reprogramming Chart.”
e.

Click the check mark at the bottom of the page
to initiate reprogramming.

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f.

Click the check mark in the
reprogramming data” dialog box.

“Check

g. Once the reprogramming is initiated, the
screen shown will indicate the reprogramming
progress.
NOTE: Do NOT disturb the cables or turn off the
ignition during reprogramming.

h. Once reprogramming is completed, click the
check mark in the “Completed” dialog box.

i.

Verify the correct information is listed in the
table. Click the check mark at the bottom of the
page, then click the Home button to return to
the System Select screen.

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9.

Perform an “Erase and Read All DTCs” again to clear any DTCs that may have set.
For instructions, refer to steps 6 and 7 in this TSB.

10. Confirm the software version has been updated.
For instructions, refer to step 5 in this TSB.
Confirm “Software Part Number” now matches the
NEW one shown in the “ECU Reprogramming
Chart” in this TSB.

11. Turn off the ignition switch and disconnect the MUT-III. Turn off and disconnect the battery
charger.
12. Test drive the vehicle to confirm proper operation.

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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.
Operation

Labor Operation
Code

Nature Code

Cause Code

Time
Allowance

Reprogram ECU

138501UL

16D

605

0.3 hrs.

Warranty Coverage: 8 years / 80,000 miles; (Canada: 8 years / 130,000 kms)