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SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
SUBJECT:

ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR ENGINE KNOCKING
NOISE − SERVICE CAMPAIGN − REVISED

No:

SC−16−001REV

DATE:

March, 2016

MODEL:

2014−15 Mirage

CIRCULATE TO:

[X] GENERAL MANAGER

[X] PARTS MANAGER

[X] TECHNICIAN

[X] SERVICE ADVISOR

[X] SERVICE MANAGER

[X] WARRANTY PROCESSOR

[X] SALES MANAGER

This bulletin supercedes SC−16−001, issued February, 2016, to add a Code 209 Restriction on new
engines, detailed procedures required by dealers before ordering a new engine, and a Sample
customer letter. Revisions are italicized and indicated by A.

PURPOSE

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During cold start, the engine ECU may order inappropriate fuel amounts which may cause engine noise.
This campaign bulletin instructs dealers to reprogram the ECM with new software on all affected vehicles.
In rare cases, if the vehicle exhibits an engine knocking noise, the engine may need to be replaced.
In the rare case the engine needs to be replaced, dealers should do the following:
D Create a Techline case
D Attach a video recording of the engine noise to the Techline case
D Contact Techline
D Order a new engine (Code 209 Restriction, must be released by MMNA)

AFFECTED VEHICLES
Certain 2014 - 2015 Mirage vehicles built before February 18, 2015

IMPORTANT
To maximize customer satisfaction with the quality of their vehicle, affected new or used
inventory vehicles should be remedied before the vehicle is delivered. Dealers must check
their inventory vehicles’ VINs on the Warranty Superscreen to verify whether the vehicle is
involved in this service campaign.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATIONS
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A letter will be sent to all owners of affected vehicles requesting they schedule an appointment with their
local Mitsubishi dealer to have their vehicle remedied. A sample 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.
1. Confirm your MUT-III is updated with the latest reprogramming database.
2. Reprogram the ECM with the new software. Refer to the ECM Reprogramming Chart for new software
information.
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3. Confirm if engine requires replacement (only if knocking noise is present and verified).
IMPORTANT: If an affected vehicle has a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated before
reprogramming, and DTCs are listed in the ECM memory, diagnose and repair those DTCs per the service
manual before reprogramming. DO NOT reprogram the ECM until the reason(s) for other DTCs being set
is corrected.
Copyright 2016, 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 ECM.
D

VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) or VCI Lite - MB991824 or MB992744.

D

MEDIC Laptop/Tablet with A/C power adapter - 520924, or FZG1MK2.

D

MUT-III main harness 'A' (blue connector at the DLC end) - MB991910 or MB992745.

D

USB 2.0 cable - MB991827 or MB992747.

D

“Engine Compartment/Control Module” label - p/n MSSF024G00.

D

MEDIC 3/4 update at 363 or higher.

D

For Standalone MUT-III units, MUT-III Reprogramming Database N15112 or higher.

ECM REPROGRAMMING CHART
NOTE: The following information is for reference only.

Engine

ECU
D/B Number
Part Number

Software Part Number
Previous

New

3A92 5MT

1860C141

1862C360

1860C14101
1860C14100

1860C14102

3A92 CVT

1860C142

1862C361

1860C14202
1860C14201
1860C14200

1860C14203

2014−2015 Mirage

REPAIR PROCEDURE
A. CONFIRM LATEST DATABASE IN MUT-III
! CAUTION

Any damage incurred, if an error is made during this procedure, may not
be warrantable.

NOTE: Reprogramming the ECM with the latest database (e.g., N15112) includes all past and current
reprogramming for TSBs of affected vehicles. It is not necessary to reprogram the ECM for each previous
TSB.

1. Check the underside of the hood to verify there is no “Authorized Modification” label (see step 19 in
the Reprogramming Procedure for example) 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 table above, the ECM is at the latest level and reprogramming is not necessary.
Conduct normal diagnosis for the described condition.

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Model

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For MEDIC 3/4 users only: (MUT-III users go to step 5)
2. Verify the MEDIC 3/4 is at version 3.5 and at update 363
or higher.
If your MEDIC 3/4 update is at least 363, continue
with the Reprogramming Procedure.
Version and Update
numbers

If your MEDIC 3/4 update is below 363, update your
MEDIC as follows.

Admin

3. Select the MEDIC 3/4 Admin tab and click on
“Updates.”

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.

Click “Begin”

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N15112

5. STANDALONE MUT-III SCAN TOOL VIEWER
(STV) ONLY: (MEDIC 3 USERS GO TO THE
REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE). Verify that your
MUT-III has the most current version of the
reprogramming database:
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 N15112 or higher

D

If the database number displayed on your MUT-III
is N15112 or greater, continue to the
Reprogramming Procedure.

D

If the reprogramming database number displayed
on your MUT-III is lower than N15112, locate the
reprogramming CD containing database N15112
and follow the instructions provided with the CD to
update your MUT-III.

B. REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
! CAUTION

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.

1. Connect the equipment as follows:
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 begin­
ning, 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

Turn the VCI power switch ON . Verify that the indicator lamp in the upper right corner of the screen
is green.
NOTE: VCI and MEDIC 3.5 Laptop shown for illustration purposes only.

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MEDIC-3 / MUT-III
MAIN HARNESS

USB CABLE
VCI - LAPTOP

BLUE END
VCI / VCI Lite
MEDIC 3 / MUT-III PC / Tablet

! CAUTION

DO NOT DISTURB THE HARNESS CABLES OR CONNECTIONS DURING THE REPROGRAMMING
PROCESS AS IT 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.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
D If the vehicle is equipped with the F.A.S.T. System, the transmitter must remain in the vehicle for
the entire procedure.
D For vehicles equipped with OSS, press the START/STOP button twice without applying the brake.
The LED in the button should be green.
3. If using MEDIC, from the main page, click the MUT-III
STV icon at the top center of the screen to open
MUT-III.

Ver. 33 or later

4. Go to the MUT-III home screen and click on “Special
function.”

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5. Select “ECU reprogramming.”

6. In
ECU
reprogramming,
Reprogramming (CAN).”

select

“Automatic

7. Press the model information display button (car icon)
and verify that all vehicle information is correct.
D

If vehicle information is NOT correct, follow steps
a - e below.

D

If vehicle information is correct, click the check
mark at the bottom of the page, then go to step 8.

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a. If the VIN or vehicle description displayed does not
match the vehicle you are working on, click the
eraser icon at the bottom of the page to erase
vehicle data.
Then click the “VIN” button.

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ML32A4HJ6FH004169

b. Click the icon in the lower RH corner of the screen
to have MUT-III automatically read the VIN.

2

If a message appears saying the VIN cannot be
input automatically, manually enter the 17 digit VIN
into the VIN field at the top of the page.
Make sure the VIN is correct and click the check
mark.
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c. Click the CLASS button.

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d. Look at the label on the passenger side B-pillar to
identify the appropriate class. Select it and click
the check mark at the bottom of the page.

e. Confirm all data matches the vehicle, then click the
check mark at the bottom of the page.
IMPORTANT: If an affected vehicle has a Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated before reprogram­
ming, and DTCs are listed in ECM memory, diagnose
and repair those DTCs per the applicable service man­
ual before reprogramming. DO NOT reprogram the
ECM until the reason(s) for other DTCs being set is cor­
rected.