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Technical Service Bulletin
SUBJECT:

PCM REPROGRAMMING FOR DTC P2181 −
COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

No:

TSB−13−13−004

DATE:

February, 2013

MODEL:

2007 Raider

CIRCULATE TO:

[ ] GENERAL MANAGER

[ ] PARTS MANAGER

[ X ] TECHNICIAN

[ X ] SERVICE ADVISOR

[ X ] SERVICE MANAGER

[ X ] WARRANTY PROCESSOR

[ ] SALES MANAGER

PURPOSE
Some affected vehicles may display the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp), with DTC P2181 − Cooling
System Performance recorded in PCM memory.
This TSB provides a procedure to correct this condition by reprogramming the PCM with new software.
IMPORTANT: If an affected vehicle has a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated and DTCs other
than those described above are listed in the PCM memory (before reprogramming), diagnose and repair
those DTCs per the service manual before reprogramming. DO NOT reprogram the PCM until the
reason(s) for other DTCs being set is corrected.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
2007 Raider with 3.7L V6 engine

REQUIRED OPERATIONS
Perform diagnosis and repairs for P2181 using procedures outlined in the service manual. When
completed, reprogram the PCM.
1. Confirm MEDIC 3/MUT−III has been updated with the latest reprogramming database.
2. Reprogram the ECM with new software per the Reprogramming Procedure.
3. Perform “Erase and Read All DTCs.”
4. Perform a test drive to confirm DTCs do not return.
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED TO REPROGRAM THE PCM.
D

Battery Charger

D

Laptop computer − 520924 or MIT547708

D

VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) − MB991824

D

MUT−III main harness A (blue) − MB991910

D

USB 2.0 cable − MB991827

D

“Engine Compartment/Control Module” label − p/n MSSF024G00

D

MEDIC 3 update at 171 or higher.
OR
Standalone MUT−III laptop with version 28.0 installed.

RAIDER PCM (ECU) REPROGRAMMING CHART
Year
2007

Specification

New S/W Part #

3.7L CA (3.7L 4A/T 2WD or 4WD)

05094540AJ or higher

3.7L FED (3.7L 4A/T 2WD or 4WD)

05094539AJ or higher

continued
Copyright 2013, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

(3887)

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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REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE: Reprogramming the ECM with the latest database includes all past and current reprogramming
for TSBs on affected vehicles. You do not need to reprogram the ECM for each TSB.
1. Check the underside of the hood to verify there is no “Authorized Modification” label previously
installed to indicate this reprogramming has already been completed. If a label is present and the
“ROM ID #” on the label matches the “New S/W Part No.” in the chart on page 1 of this bulletin, the
ECM is at the latest level and reprogramming is not necessary.
2. If there is an underhood label indicating a different TSB
number, check the ECU part number using the MUT−III.
D

Turn the ignition to the ON position. Do not start
the engine.

D

Open RAIDER STV.

D

Click System Select.

D

Click PCM (NGC 4 Engine).

D

Click ECU Information.

D

Confirm the ECU Part Number.

D

Turn the ignition to the OFF position.

If the part number shown is listed in the Raider PCM
(ECU) Reprogramming Chart shown on page 1, the
PCM is already at the current level and this TSB does
not apply. Disconnect the MUT−III and diagnose using
the service manual.
For MEDIC 3 users only: (Stand alone MUT−III users go to step 6)
3. Verify the MEDIC 3 is at update 171 or higher.
If your MEDIC 3 update is at least 171, continue with
the Reprogramming Procedure on page 4.
If your MEDIC 3 update is below 171, update your
MEDIC 3 as follows.
Update
number

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

Click on
Updates

5. If the MEDIC Updates screen advises updates are
available, click the “Begin” button. After the updates
are complete, GO TO THE REPROGRAMMING
PROCEDURE ON PAGE 4.

Click on begin

6. Standalone MUT−III Scan Tool Viewer (STV) ONLY:
(MEDIC 3 USERS go to the Programming
Procedure on page 4). Verify that your MUT−III has
the most current version of the reprogramming
database:
a. Confirm MUT−III (NOT Raider STV) is at Version
28.0.
Ver. 28.0

Ver. 28.0

If MUT−III is at Version 28.0, close MUT−III and
proceed to the Reprogramming Procedure on
page 4.
If MUT−III is NOT at Version 28.0, locate your
MUT−III Version 28 programming disc and update
you laptop.

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REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
CONNECT A BATTERY CHARGER TO THE VEHICLE’S BATTERY DURING THE
REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. DO NOT ALLOW THE BATTERY CHARGER TO TIME OUT.
BATTERY VOLTAGE (AS MEASURED AT THE BATTERY POSTS WITHOUT ELECTRICAL LOAD)
MUST BE KEPT AT 12.4V OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO REPROGRAM THE ECM. MEASURE THE
BATTERY VOLTAGE AND CHARGE AS NECESSARY.
NOTE:

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

Connect the equipment as follows:
USB CABLE
VCI − LAPTOP

MEDIC−3 / MUT−III
MAIN HARNESS

BLUE END

VCI

MEDIC 3 / MUT−III LAPTOP

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.

NOTE: If the USB cable is disconnected during this procedure, a warning message will display.
Close the message display by clicking on the OK button and begin the reprogramming
procedure from the start.

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PCM Reprogramming
1. Refer to the Raider PCM (ECU) Reprogramming Chart at the beginning of this bulletin, or the “Raider
ECU Part Number & ECU Calibration” chart on the Mitsubishi Dealer Link in the Service Tech
Resources page to identify the appropriate calibration for this programming.
2. Conduct the following steps to reprogram the ECM.
a. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Do not start the engine.

Raider

b. If using MEDIC−3, from the main page, click the
Raider tab at the top center of the screen.
If using a standalone MUT−III STV (non−MEDIC
laptop), close MUT−III and open Raider STV.
c.

In the Raider main menu, select Special
Function.

ver. 6.0

d. Select ECU Reprogramming.

e. Select Automatic Reprogramming.

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f.

Select PCM (NGC 4 Engine).
Click on the check mark at the bottom of the
screen.

g. This window will pop up advising the program will
“Automatic search the data.” Click on the check
mark to continue.

05094540AJ
f050945.4aj

05094540AJ

05094540AE

2007 3.7L
(f050940.5aj)

h. Select the programming database (calibration)
listed in the “New ECU P/N” column that matches
the “New S/W Part #” column from the chart on
page 1 of this TSB.
Click on the check mark at the bottom of the
screen.

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i.
05094540AJ

f050945.4aj

05094540AJ

05094540AE

2007 3.7L
(0509405a
j)

Click on the check mark to continue with
reprogramming. It will take up to 10 minutes to
complete reprogramming.
DO NOT DISTURB THE HARNESS CABLES OR
CONNECTIONS.
INTERRUPTION DURING
PROGRAMMING REQUIRES THE PROCESS
TO BE RESTARTED.

f050945.4aj

DO NOT SHUT DOWN THE RAIDER STV
PROGRAM AT THIS POINT. ECU DAMAGE
WILL OCCUR. FOLLOW THE DISPLAYED
SCREEN MESSAGES TO RESTART THE
PROGRAMMING PROCESS.
j.

When programming is complete, this screen will
display. Turn the ignition key off.
A window will pop up prompting you to turn the key
ON within 20 seconds.
After turning the key ON, you will be taken to the
next screen. Be patient as this takes some time.

05094540AJ

New part #

k.

This screen will display. Note the new part number
(2007 CA 4 A/T part # shown) and confirm it
matches the part number for the vehicle’s
specification from the chart on page 1 of this TSB.

l.

Click on the check mark in the window to continue.

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m. Click on the “UP” arrow at the bottom left of the
screen to return to the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
menu.

3. Using the MUT−III, check and erase ALL DTCs from all
systems as follows.
a. From the Special Functions menu, select “All
DTCs.”

b. If DTCs are listed, click on the erase button at the
bottom of the screen.
Any DTCs listed will be erased and rechecked to
see if they return.
NOTE: It is not uncommon for DTCs to be set in the
PCM or other control units during
reprogramming.

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c.

Verify no DTCs are listed. If there are, diagnose
per the Service Manual.
Click on the “Home” icon to return to the main
page.

d. The reprogramming procedure is complete. Turn
the ignition to the OFF position and disconnect the
VCI and battery charger..

4. Use a permanent ball−point pen to enter the new S/W part number, your dealer code, this TSB number
(TSB−13−13−004) and the current date on the Engine Compartment / Control Module Label (part no.
MSSF024G00).

05094540AJ

TSB-13-13-004

99332

02 26 13

The Control Module Label is NOT used for this reprogramming. It should be discarded.
For Raider models, there is no vendor code or ROM ID to be recorded on the label.
5. Carefully remove all dirt and oil from a vacant area near the VECI label, and affix the Engine
Compartment label.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization to repair. If an
affected vehicle is observed with the described condition, diagnose the condition, repair as described
in this bulletin and submit a normal warranty claim using the following information.
PCM Reprogramming for DTC P1281 (2007 3.7L V6 Models only)
Nature Code: 51Q

Cause Code: 990

Labor Operation No. 181906K9

Time Allowance: 0.4 hr.

Warranty Coverage: 8 years / 80,000 miles, Emissions Warranty
Special Warranty Information: Normal warranty procedures apply.