NHTSA ID Number: 10158949
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB1954001REV
TSB/Document Date: 2019-04-22
Summary
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers to reprogram the BMU (for affected i-MiEV vehicles) or sub-BMU (for affected Outlander PHEV vehicles) with updated software to correct an isolation error when using the ABB quick charger. The isolation error may be detected by the charger, causing the charging process to stop approximately 2 minutes after charging has started. This bulletin supersedes TSB-19-54-001, issued February, 2019, to add i-MiEV vehicles, and instructions for reprogramming the BMU with updated software.
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TSB/Document ID: TSB1954001REV
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2019-03-21
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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SUBJECT:
QUICK CHARGING WITH ABB QUICK CHARGER
STOPS DUE TO ISOLATION ERROR - REVISED
No:
TSB-19-54-001REV
DATE:
March 2019
MODEL:
2016-2017 i-MiEV,
2018-2019
Outlander PHEV
CIRCULATE TO:
[ ] GENERAL MANAGER
[ X ] PARTS MANAGER
[ X ] TECHNICIAN
[ X ] SERVICE ADVISOR
[ X ] SERVICE MANAGER
[ X ] WARRANTY PROCESSOR
[ ] SALES MANAGER
This bulletin supercedes TSB-19-54-001, issued February, 2019, to add i-MiEV vehicles, and
instructions for reprogramming the BMU with updated software. Revisions are italicized and
indicated by A.
PURPOSE
During quick charging of the traction battery using the ABB quick charger, an isolation error may
be detected by the charger, causing charging to stop approximately 2 minutes after charging was
started.
"
This TSB instructs dealers to reprogram the BMU (i-MiEV) or sub-BMU (Outlander PHEV) with
updated software to correct the issue.
BACKGROUND
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When the BMU or sub-BMU is in operation, the coupling condenser provided in the current leak
detection circuit repeats charging and discharging and its duration is monitored by the sub-BMU
to judge if current leak occurs in the high voltage circuit.
On the other hand, during the quick charging process the sub-BMU does not carry out current leak
judgement as it is done by the charger side. But as charging and discharging of the coupling
condenser continues even during quick charging, it is possible that the charger misjudges a current
leak due to voltage fluctuation in the high voltage circuit.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
"
D
2016 - 2017 i-MiEV vehicles, and for BMU service parts produced before mid-March, 2019.
D
2018 - 2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles, produced before the following VINs:
D
U.S. And Puerto Rico: JA4J24A50KZ036473 (January 10, 2019)
D
Canada: JA4J24A55KZ607102 (January 10, 2019)
REQUIRED OPERATIONS
"
1.
2.
Confirm your MUT-III is updated with the latest reprogramming database.
Reprogram the BMU or sub-BMU with the new software. Refer to the “BMU/Sub-BMU
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 BMU or Sub-BMU memory, diagnose and repair those
DTCs per the service manual before reprogramming. DO NOT reprogram the BMU or Sub-BMU until
the reason(s) for other DTCs being set is corrected.
Copyright 2019, 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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TSB-19-54-001REV
EQUIPMENT
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MUT-III main harness 'A' (blue connector at the DLC end) - MB991910V or MB992745V.
USB 2.0 cable - MB991827V or RRAR1MBR108GL.
MEDIC 3.5/4 update at 586 or higher.
For Standalone MUT-III units, MUT3-SE Reprogramming Database N190301 or higher.
BMU/SUB-BMU REPROGRAMMING CHART
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Vehicle
Part Name
Part Number
Details
Data Number
2016-2017
i-MiEV
BMU
9479A043
-
9479A058
With Battery
Heater
2018-2019
Outlander
PHEV
Sub-BMU
9479A170
9479A057
Without Battery
Heater
9479A172
Software Version
Previous
New
9479A210
BE1204
BE1206
9479A201
BE3014
BE3015
BE3016
BE3017
9479A178
BE3204
BE3205
9479A200
BE3100
BE3101
BE3102
BE3103
9479A179
BE3403
BE3404
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D
D
D
D
"
The following equipment is needed to reprogram the BMU or sub-BMU.
D VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) or VCI Lite - MB991824 or MB992744V.
D MEDIC Laptop/Tablet with A/C power adapter - MIT540031 or FZG1MK2.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
SOFTWARE/MEDIC VERSION VERIFICATION
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NOTE: Reprogramming the BMU/Sub-BMU with the latest database (e.g., N190301 ) includes all past and
current reprogramming for TSBs of affected vehicles. It is not necessary to reprogram the
BMU/Sub-BMU for each previous TSB.
"
Verify that the BMU/Sub-BMU has not already been updated to the latest S/W number in the
table above.
If the BMU/Sub-BMU is at the latest level, reprogramming is not necessary.
"
1.
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TSB-19-54-001REV
For MEDIC 3.5/4 users only: (MUT-III STV users go to
step 5)
2.
Verify the MEDIC 3.5/4 is at version 3.5 and at
update 586 or higher.
If your MEDIC 3.5/4 update is at least 586, continue
with the Reprogramming Procedure.
Version and Update
numbers
If your MEDIC 3.5/4 update is below 586, update
your MEDIC as follows.
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.
Admin
Click on
Updates
Click “Begin”
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TSB-19-54-001REV
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:
a.
Click “STV.”
b. Click the “ECU Reprogramming” button.
Click “SDB Data List.”
e.
D
If the database number displayed on your
MUT3-SE is N190301 or higher, continue to
the next section.
D
If the reprogramming database number
displayed on your MUT3-SE is lower than
N190301, 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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N190301
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d. Confirm that the database number displayed in
the upper right above the chart is N190301 or
higher.
"
c.
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TSB-19-54-001REV
REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE: PREPARATION
! CAUTION
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To ensure that the vehicle battery maintains 12V during the procedure, hookup a battery charger to the 12V starter battery during the procedure.
12V Starter Battery Location: i-MiEV
Under Hood
"
12V Starter Battery Location: Outlander PHEV
Rear of vehicle, under luggage floorboard
NOTE: VCI Stand-alone reprogramming is not available for this procedure.
The laptop/tablet and the VCI must remain connected for the entire procedure.
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TSB-19-54-001REV
1.
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
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