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SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
SUBJECT:

i−MiEV EV−ECU SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR
CLIPPER CREEK EVSE − SERVICE CAMPAIGN

No:

SC−13−001

DATE:

January, 2013

MODEL:

2012 i−MiEV

CIRCULATE TO:

[X] GENERAL MANAGER

[ ] PARTS MANAGER

[X] TECHNICIAN

[X] SERVICE ADVISOR

[X] SERVICE MANAGER

[X] WARRANTY PROCESSOR

[X] SALES MANAGER

PURPOSE
The current internal software programming for the EV−ECU is incompatible with the Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment charger produced by Clipper Creek. Use of a Clipper Creek charger could potentially
damage the internal components within the i−MiEV electrical system. If this damage occurs, it could
potentially affect the i−MiEV’s ability to start. This bulletin describes the procedures necessary to update
the software programming of the EV−ECU to ensure compatibility between an i−MiEV and the Clipper
Creek EVSE.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
2012 i−MiEV built from 10/28/2011 − 9/07/2012

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATIONS
A letter will be sent to all owners of affected vehicles requesting them to bring their vehicle to a local
certified Mitsubishi i−MiEV dealer to have their EV−ECU updated to the latest software. A 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 this campaign procedure has not already been completed.
Repairs must be completed by a certified i−MiEV technician. Please ensure the Main Drive battery’s
charge is properly maintained while the vehicle is not being serviced.

IMPORTANT
Please ensure the Main Drive battery is fully charged prior to vehicle delivery. If the vehicle
cannot be immediately remedied, the Main Drive battery should be charged while the vehicle
is waiting for the update. This will limit customer inconvenience and maximize customer
satisfaction.
Do not charge the Main Drive battery while performing this reprogramming procedure. If the
Main Drive battery is being charged, please disconnect the charging cable before proceeding.

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Copyright 2013, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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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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SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
The following equipment is needed to reprogram the EV−ECU:
D

VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) − MB991824.

D

MEDIC Laptop computer with A/C power adapter − 520924, or 547708.

D

MUT−III main harness ’A’ (blue connector at the DLC end) − MB991910.

D

USB 2.0 cable − MB991827.

D

Reprogramming Database N12121 or higher
D

MEDIC 3 update at 163 or higher.

D

Standalone MUT−III laptop with Reprogramming CD 01/13 installed.

REPAIR PROCEDURE
For MEDIC 3 users only: (Stand alone MUT−III users go to step 5)
1. Verify the MEDIC 3 is at update 163 or higher.
If your MEDIC 3 update is at least 163, continue with
the REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE below.
If your MEDIC 3 update is below 163, update your
MEDIC 3 as follows.
Update
number

2. Select the MEDIC 3 “Admin” tab. Click on “Updates.”

Click on
Updates

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3. If the MEDIC Updates screen advises updates are
available, click the “Begin” button.
4. Once MEDIC 3 is at update 163 or higher, continue to
the REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE on the following pages.

Click on begin

N12121

NXXXXXX

5. Standalone MUT−III Scan Tool Viewer (STV) ONLY:
(MEDIC 3 USERS go to the REPROGRAMMING
PROCEDURE below). Verify that your MUT−III has
the most current version of the reprogramming database:
a. From the MUT−III Main Page:
D

Select “Special Function”

D

Select “ECU Reprogramming”

D

Select “Database File Display−CAN”

D

Confirm the database number displayed at the
top right of the chart is N12121.

(1) If the database number displayed on your
MUT−III is N12121 or greater, continue to the
Reprogramming Procedure below.
(2) If the database number displayed on your
MUT−III is lower than N12121, locate the
Yellow MUT−III Reflash CD 01/13 and follow
the instructions on the CD label to update your
MUT−III.

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REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
IN ORDER TO REPROGRAM THE EV−ECU, A BATTERY CHARGER (WITH A CHARGING RATE
NOT TO EXCEED 10 AMPS) MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE’S 12V AUXILIARY
BATTERY DURING THE REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. DO NOT ALLOW THE BATTERY
CHARGER TO TIME OUT. CONNECT THE BATTERY CHARGER WHEN INSTRUCTED.
CAUTION

NOTE:

WHEN BATTERIES ARE BEING CHARGED, AN EXPLOSIVE GAS FORMS
BENEATH THE COVER OF EACH CELL. DO NOT SMOKE NEAR BATTERIES
ON CHARGE OR WHICH HAVE RECENTLY BEEN CHARGED. DO NOT
BREAK LIVE CIRCUITS AT THE TERMINALS OF THE BATTERIES ON
CHARGE. A SPARK WILL OCCUR WHERE THE LIVE CIRCUIT IS BROKEN.
KEEP ALL OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THE BATTERY.

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

Plastic Nut

1. With the vehicle parked, set the parking brake and
open the hood.
2. Remove the 12V auxiliary battery cover. Unscrew the
plastic nut (pull up while turning).

3. Attach the battery charger (with a charging rate not to
exceed 10 amps) to the 12V auxiliary battery.
NOTE: Ensure battery charger does not time out during this procedure.
NOTE:

Battery Charger

Connect the positive (+) terminal of the 12V auxiliary
battery (1) to the positive (+) battery charger cable (2).
Connect the negative (−) battery charger cable (3) to the
designated ground location (4).

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4. Connect MUT−III as follows:
D

Turn the laptop computer on. If you’re running on battery power and the charge indicator in the
lower right hand corner of the screen does not show a full charge, it is recommended that either
the laptop battery be charged prior to beginning, or that reprogramming be completed with the
A/C power adaptor connected to the laptop.

D

Connect the USB cable to the VCI.

D

When the laptop displays the MUT−III main screen, connect the USB cable to the laptop.

D

Connect the MUT−III main harness with the blue DLC connection to the VCI.

D

Connect the blue connector of the MUT−III main harness to the vehicle’s data link connector.

D

Turn the VCI power switch ON. Verify that the indicator lamp in the upper right corner of the screen
is green.
USB CABLE
VCI − LAPTOP

MEDIC−3 / MUT−III
MAIN HARNESS

BLUE END

VCI
CAUTION

MEDIC 3 / MUT−III LAPTOP

DO NOT DISTURB THE HARNESS CABLES OR CONNECTIONS.
INTERRUPTION DURING THE REPROGRAMMING PROCESS COULD
CAUSE THE CONTROL UNIT TO LOSE DATA OR PREVENT FUTURE
REPROGRAMMING. IF THE USB CABLE IS DISCONNECTED DURING THIS
PROCEDURE, A WARNING MESSAGE WILL DISPLAY.
5. Turn the electric motor switch to the ON position.
NOTE: Ensure all accessories are off (e.g. lights, heating
and AC system, audio/navi unit, etc…).
6. From the MEDIC main page,
a. Click on MUT−III

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b. Select “Special Function.”

c.

Select “All DTCs.”

d. Select “Read all DTCs.”

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(1)

e. Make sure the “From 2006MY” field is selected (1).
Click on the car icon at the bottom of the page to
select your vehicle (2).

(2)

f.
(2)

If the VIN listed does not match the vehicle you are
working on, click on the eraser icon at the bottom
of the page (1).
Click on the VIN button (2).

(1)

g. Click on the icon in the lower RH corner of the
screen to have the MUT−III automatically read the
VIN (1). If a message appears saying that the VIN
cannot be read automatically, manually type the
17 digit VIN into the VIN field (2).

(2)

(3)

(1)

When the VIN is entered correctly, click on the
check mark icon to continue (3).

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(1)

h. Ensure the VIN entered is correct (1).
Click on the check mark icon to continue (2).

(2)

i.

Click on the check mark icon at the bottom of the
page to initiate DTC scan.
Confirm scanning for all DTCs by clicking on the
check mark icon when prompted.

j.

When the DTC scan completes, there may be 4
DTCs displayed with codes “U1111” and “U1116”.
This is normal. Proceed with the reprogramming
procedure. If there are separate DTCs displayed,
trouble shoot the DTC’s according to the service
manual before proceeding.

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k.

Click the back arrow icon (1) twice to arrive at the
“System Function” screen. Select “ECU reprogramming” (2).

l.

Select “Automatic Reprogramming (CAN)”.

(2)
(1)

m. In the lower left column labeled “Systems List”,
scroll down and select “No. 8, EV−ECU” (1). Click
on the check mark icon (2) to continue.

(1)

(1)
(2)
(2)

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n. A message will advise you that the system will
“Automatic search the data.”
Click on the check mark icon to search for the updated software.

NOTE:
If a “Complete Reprogramming” message is displayed,
the EV−ECU is already reprogrammed for this
concern. If this message displays, do not continue with
this reprogramming procedure. Click the check mark
to clear the window, then click on the Home icon at the
lower left corner of the screen to return to the System
Select main page.
If a “Complete Reprogramming” message does not
appear, continue with this procedure.

o. The CAN database screen will display.
Confirm the database number at the top right of
the table is N12121 or higher.
Click on the check mark icon to continue.

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p. Confirm reprogramming by clicking on the check
mark icon when prompted. It may take up to 15
minutes to complete the reprogramming.
NOTE: The fog lamps (if applicable) will automatically
be turned on during reprogramming.

q. Once the reprogramming has completed, confirm
the new software version is “9499B05601”. Click
on the check mark icon to continue.
7. Turn the electric motor switch to the OFF position. Wait
approximately 10 seconds, and turn it back ON. Confirm that the “READY” light is illuminated.
8. Turn OFF the electric motor switch. Disconnect the
MUT−III and the battery charger.
9. Reinstall the 12V auxiliary battery cover and plastic
nut. Close the hood.

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