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Technical Service Bulletin
SUBJECT:

ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR HARD TO RE−START
ENGINE WITH LOW COOLANT TEMPERATURE

No:

TSB−16−13−001REV

DATE:

March, 2016

MODEL:

2014−16 Outlander

CIRCULATE TO:

[ ] GENERAL MANAGER

[ ] PARTS MANAGER

[ X ] TECHNICIAN

[ X ] SERVICE ADVISOR

[ X ] SERVICE MANAGER

[ X ] WARRANTY PROCESSOR

[ ] SALES MANAGER

This bulletin supercedes TSB−16−13−001, issued January, 2016, to add 2016 model year
Outlander, and updated ECM software. Revisions are italicized and indicated by A.

PURPOSE
Affected vehicles may exhibit a condition where the engine is hard to re-start if engine coolant
temperature is low. Due to inappropriate programming in the engine ECM, if the coolant temperature is
between 32 - 68 °F (0 - 20 °C), a hard to re-start condition may occur.
This TSB instructs dealers to reprogram the ECM with new software that will resolve this concern.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
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2014 - 2016 Outlander vehicles (US and Canada) equipped with 6B31 V6 3.0L engines

REQUIRED OPERATIONS
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.
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.
EQUIPMENT
The following equipment is needed to reprogram the ECM.
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VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) or VCI Lite - MB991824 or MB992744.

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

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

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USB 2.0 cable - MB991827 or MB992747.

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

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MEDIC 3/4 update at 382 or higher.

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For Standalone MUT-III units, MUT-III Reprogramming Database N16031 or higher.

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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ECM REPROGRAMMING CHART
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Database No. 16031
ECU Part
Number

Data No.

2014 Outlander
(NAS, GF4W, 6B31, AT)

1860B805

2014 Outlander
(Canada, GF4W, 6B31, AT)

Model

Software Part Number
Previous

New

1862C371

ZM1024-13

ZM1024-14

1860C221

1862C372

ZM1063-03

ZM1063-04

2015 Outlander
(NAS, GF4W, 6B31, AT)

1860C554

1862C373

ZM1162-01

ZM1162-02

2015 Outlander
(Canada, GF4W, 6B31, AT)

1860C555

1862C374

ZM1163-01

ZM1163-02

2016 Outlander
(NAS, GF4W, 6B31, AT)

1860C572

1862C369

ZM1177-07

ZM1177-08

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2016 Outlander
(Canada, GF4W, 6B31, AT)

1860C573

1862C370

ZM1253-04

ZM1253-05

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REPAIR PROCEDURE
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NOTE: Reprogramming the ECM with the latest database (e.g., N16031) 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.

2. Verify the MEDIC 3/4 is at version 3.5 and at update 382
or higher.
If your MEDIC 3/4 update is at least 382, continue
with the Reprogramming Procedure on page 4.

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If your MEDIC 3/4 update is below 382, update your
MEDIC as follows.

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Version and Update
numbers

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For MEDIC 3/4 users only: (MUT-III users go to step 5)

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

Admin

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”

N16031

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:

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Select “Special Function”

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Select “ECU Reprogramming”

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Select “Database File Display-CAN”

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Confirm the database number displayed at the
top right of the chart is N16031 or higher

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If the database number displayed on your MUT-III
is N16031 or greater, continue to the
Reprogramming Procedure.

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If the reprogramming database number displayed
on your MUT-III is lower than N16031, locate the
reprogramming CD containing database N16031
and follow the instructions provided with the CD to
update your MUT-III.

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REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
! CAUTION

To ensure that the vehicle battery maintains 12V during the procedure, hook-up
a battery charger to the vehicle during the procedure.
1. Connect the equipment as follows:
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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.