Variant Coding

Required Special Tools: 

• MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
  • MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
  • MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
  • MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN communication system)

The coding data can be checked by operating 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.
   Fig 1: Identifying Scan Tool MB991958 Connection With 16-Pin Data Link Connector

   Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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, and "ETACS" to check the ETACS-ECU data.
    NOTE:

    • If "Loading Option Setup" list is shown, click appropriate box.
    • When you select "GasolineENG" system, a selection screen appears asking whether MITSUBISHI. Select a button that the engine belongs to.
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 < 2.4L Engine > or ENGINE CONTROL MODULE < 3.0L Engine >. For replacement of the ETACS-ECU, refer to ETACS .