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Variant Coding

Required Special Tools: 

The coding data can be checked by operating scan tool MB991958.

NOTE: For details on how to use the scan tool MB991958, refer to the M.U.T.-III Owner's manual.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
  1. Ensure that the ignition switch is at the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
  2. Start up the personal computer.
  3. Connect special tool MB991827 to special tool MB991824 and the personal computer.
  4. Connect special tool MB991910 to special tool MB991824.
  5. Connect special tool MB991910 to the data link connector.
  6. Turn the power switch of special tool MB991824 to the "ON" position.
    NOTE: When special tool MB991824 is energized, special tool MB991824 indicator light will be illuminated in a green color.
  7. Start the "M.U.T.-III system" on the personal computer.
  8. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
  9. Select "System select" from the start-up screen.
  10. Select "From 2006 MY" under "Model Year". Check that "Vehicle Information" contents are correct.
  11. On the system list screen, select "MPI/GDI/DIESEL" to check the engine control module data, "AT/CVT/A-MT/TC-SST" to check the TC-SST-ECU data, and "ETACS" to check the ETACS-ECU data.
    NOTE: If "Loading Option Setup" list is shown, click appropriate box.
  12. Select "Coding."
  13. Select "Coding information & copy."
  14. If the displayed coding information is different from the corresponding initial setting in the list, replace the ECU with a correctly coded one. For replacement of the engine control module, refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE . For replacement of the TC-SST-ECU*, refer to TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY . For replacement of the ETACS-ECU, refer to ETACS .
    NOTE: *: TC-SST-ECU cannot be disassembled. Thus, replace the transaxle assembly.
    Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool To Data Link Connector
    G05373979Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CODING DATA LIST 

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CODING DATA LIST

Item name Initial value
Final gear ratio 5MT/6MT <5M/T>
4.062 <TC-SST>
Tire circumference 2026 mm
IMMOBILIZER Present
ABS Not present
A. S. C. Present
S/W variation No. 1

TC-SST-ECU CODING DATA LIST 

TC-SST-ECU CODING DATA LIST

Item name Initial value
Vehicle line LANCER EVO
Destination U. S.
Tire size 245/40R18
Cruise control Present
A. S. C. Present
Turbo charger T/C(INCONEL-AL)

ETACS-ECU CODING DATA LIST 

ETACS-ECU CODING DATA LIST

Item name Initial value
Vehicle line LANCER EVO
Model year (Displays the model year)
SST oil cooling fan Not present
Destination U. S.
Transaxle 5MT <5M/T>
TC-SST <TC-SST>
Engine type 2.0L D4 VVT T/C
Engine power Normal
Handle side LHD
Chassis Type for A. S. C. Type 1
OSS Not present
Final drive AWD FF Base
Transfer ACD
IG off delay control Disabled <5M/T>
Enable <TC-SST>
Dead lock operation customize Disabled
After wipe customize Enabled (def. D)
Tire circumference 2026 mm
Fuel tank Not used
DRL(1) type Dimming DRL w/P <halogen type>
Independent DRL/P <discharge type>
Smart entry system Not present or Type A or Type C
TPMS(1) Present
Keyless entry(2) Present
Air bag Auto Hazard Not Present
Immobilizer Type B <Vehicles for USA>
Type A <Vehicles for CANADA>
Cruise control Present
Corner sensor Not present
Headlight auto leveling device Not present
Oil level warning Not present
Water separate warning Not present
Speed meter scale Not used
Idle neutral control Not present
Theft alarm sensor Not present or present
T/M oil cooler Not present
Remote Light ON Disabled
Side air bag Present
ACC power auto cut Default enabled
Number of speaker(2) Speaker less or Premium or 6 speakers
Seat material(2) Fabric or Leather
Auto light control(2) No/Cng Ng or Hi RLS/chg Ng
Front differential Helical
Rear differential AYC
Power window type Type P4
Sun roof type Not present or Type S4
WCM Present
OCM Present
ORC Present
A/C Present
AUDIO(2) Not present or Present
AND(2) Not present or Present
Siren answer Disabled
Theft alarm siren Not present or present
CAMERA Not present
Corner sensor control unit Not present
Electric Slide door (Left) Not present
Electric Slide door (Right) Not present
ETG Not present
ESS ECU Not present
HFM(2) Not present
Intelligent washer customize Enabled (def. E)
Headlight Leveling system type Type1/No present
Rear wiper mode Without Lo cntl
F.A.S.T. door entry type Switch
Rear wiper by reverse customize Disabled
ABS Not present
A. S. C. Present
Auto fold mirror SPD/Not present
SAS Present
4WD/AWC Not present
TCM Not present <5M/T>
Present <TC-SST>
ACTV_STB Not used
Door unlock by IG lock customize Enabled (def. D)
Shift lock Not present or present
EPS Not present
ACDAYC Present
Coming home light customize Enabled (def. E)
Welcome light customize Enable (d. Small)
Indirect light Not present
Power window Dr Present
Power window As Not present
Power window RR Not present
Power window RL Not present
ESS by stoplight Not present
Sun roof Not present or Present
RLS(2) Not present or Present
IG key illumination W/getting off
Turn signal bulb 21W+21W+5W
Rear wiper Disabled
Fold mirror Disabled
Headlight 4 beams(3)
KOS function customize by Disp. Disabled
Headlight washer Disabled
Front fog light mode A spec.
Front fog light(2) Present
Rear fog light(2) Not Present/ChgOk
Room light delay timer/door & H/L Long
Room light by H/L Full
Gate/Trunk light Mode-1 (trunk)
Headlight auto cut mode C-spec
Headlight auto cut Enable
Door lock system A-spec (NAS)
Auto door lock/unlock Disabled
key remainder unlock B-spec/Dr and As
Horn type(2) Dual horn
Gate/trunk opener mode Present (Type 1)
Cooling fan Relay control
Security alarm mode C-spec
Security alarm function Present/Chg Ng
Pre-alarm Not present
Multi mode RKE Disabled
Gate/Trunk Trunk type
Manner Switch NotPresent/ChgNg
Remote engine starter(2) Present/Chg Ok
Panic Alarm Enable
Front wiper Speed Sensitive or Rain Sensitive
Comfort flasher type Present/Chg Ok
Dome light center switch Not present
Wiper washer check bulb(2) Present
AUDIO/S. RADIO type AM 1kHz step or Other
H/L leveling type Not present
AFS/ACL(1) type Not present
ESS by turn light Not present
Compressor type(2) No compressor or Scroll 90cc
Temperature type Celsius or Fahrenheit
Rear view camera Not present
Nose view camera Not present
Left side view camera Not present
Average speed Available
Vehicle language status English
Fuel amount Not used
Fuel consumption scale MPG (US) <Vehicles for USA>
L/100km <Vehicles for CANADA>
Seat belt reminder logic Except EU
Coolant temp gauge threshold Normal
Frost warning threshold U. S.
Distance to empty Available
Average fuel consumption Available
Instant fuel consumption Available
Time traveled Not available
Distance traveled Not available
Fuel used Not available
Trip autoreset IG OFF Available
Variable Speed Alarm Not available
Rest reminder Available
Instant speed Not available
Seat belt reminder control type AABT
Seat belt reminder flashing Available
Seat belt reminder indicator D & P independent
Reverse alarm Not available
Key reminder Available
Lighting monitor Available
GCC speed alarm Not available
Condition buzzer Not available
Rent-a-car mode IG-OFF always Available
Fuel tank type Normal
Service reminder schedule table NAS 20
GCC speed alarm indicator Not present
TPMS information 32 psi
Horn chirp by keyless Present/Chg Ok
Rear S/R Unlock Output Not present
Trailer turn detection Present
Shift Lever Not present <5M/T>
Present <TC-SST>
AFS/ACL/Leveling Not present
Satellite Radio(2) Not present or Present
Display opening type MMC
GSI system Not used
DRL function Present/Chg Ng
FACU Not present
S-AWC Control display Available
Diesel particulate filter Not present
Language mode Not available or Available
WSS Not present
Door Unlock Mode Customize(2) Disabled
RLS overwipe type Type 1
RLS WS type Type 2 (Green)
Launch gear block alarm Not present
Theft sensor gain setting Type 1 or Type 5 or Type 6
Indirect light type Type 1/Not present
(1) TPMS is an abbreviation of Tire Pressure Monitoring System, DRL of Daytime Running Light and AFS of Adaptive Front lighting System.
(2) The setting can be changed by the option coding. Refer to OPTION CODING .
(3) Although the dual-light discharge type is employed, it is displayed as "4 beams"