SUBJECT: FREEZE-FRAME DATA FOR MISFIRE CONDITIONS

No: TSB-06-13-005

DATE: April, 2006

MODEL: See below

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PURPOSE
On affected vehicles, some freeze frame data items may be unavailable to diagnose Diagnostic Trouble Codes for misfire conditions (DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, or P0306). If this freeze-frame data is unavailable, reprogramming the PCM as described in this bulletin will enable all freeze frame data to be read by the MUT-III, to ensure proper diagnosis and repair.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
All 2005-2006 models except Raider

PROCEDURE

BATTERY VOLTAGE (AS MEASURED AT THE BATTERY POSTS WITHOUT ELECTRICAL LOAD) MUST BE 12.4V OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO REPROGRAM THE PCM.


1.If a misfire DTC is set in the PCM:

a.If the cause of the misfire DTC is easily identified, perform repairs as necessary. Then go to Step 2 to reprogram the PCM to enable all freeze frame data.

b.If the cause of the misfire DTC is not easily identified, go to Step 2 to reprogram the PCM to enable all freeze frame data. Then test drive the vehicle to duplicate the customer's concern (misfire DTC will reset), and use the freeze frame data to diagnose the DTC.

2.Check the underside of the hood to verify that there is no label previously installed to indicate that this TSB reprogramming has already been done.

3.Using the MUT-III, verify that the vehicle's ECU part number is listed in the table in Step 8. If the Software P/N is the same as or higher than the Software P/N in the table, the PCM has already been reprogrammed for this concern. Do not continue with this bulletin procedure.

4.Use the MUT-III to erase all DTCs set in the PCM.

5.Verify that your MUT-III is at STV Version 13.1 or higher, and that it has the most current version of the reprogramming database:

a.Select "Special Function", then select "ECU Reprogramming."

b.Select "Database File Display". The database version is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. Make sure the database version is N06031 or greater.

c.If the database version is N06031 or greater, reprogram the PCM as described in
Step 6 (for CAN- Flash vehicles) or Step 7 (for K-Line Flash vehicles).

d.If the database version is less than N06031, you must transfer the new reprogramming data from the Reflash Update CD 4/06 to the MUT-III hard drive as follows:

(1)Install Reflash Update CD 4/06 into the PC's DVD-ROM drive. (2)Follow the instructions on the screen. The system will automatically transfer the reprogramming data onto the PC's hard drive.

6.CAN-FLASH VEHICLES ONLY :

IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCONNECT THE MUT-III LAPTOP. DO NOT USE VCI STANDALONE REPROGRAMMING.

The following equipment is required for PCM reprogramming on CAN-Flash vehicles:
•MUT-III PC
•Reprogramming Database on DVD-ROM (Reflash Update CD 4/06 or later for this concern)
•VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) - MB991824
•MUT-III main harness A (blue) - MB991910
•USB 2.0 cable - MB991827
•"Engine Compartment/Control Module" labels - p/n MSSF-024G-00

Connect this equipment in the same manner as for normal vehicle diagnosis. When reprogramming a CAN-Flash vehicle, the VCI and MUT-III laptop must be connected. DO NOT use VCI Standalone on CAN-Flash vehicles.

a.In the MUT-III System Select menu, click on the car symbol at the bottom of the screen.

Select VIN. Then type in the VIN.

b.Connect the VCI to the vehicle. DO NOT DISCONNECT THE LAPTOP.

c.Select "Special Function."

d.Select "ECU reprogramming."

e.Select "Automatic Reprogramming (CAN)."

f.Select Engine and Transmission, then click on the check mark. A message will advise you that the system will "Automatic Search the data." Click on the check mark to continue.

If the PCM is already reprogrammed for this concern, this screen will display. If this message displays, do not continue with this reprogramming procedure.

DO NOT DISTURB THE HARNESS CABLES OR CONNECTIONS. INTERRUPTION DURING THE PROGRAMMING PROCESS COULD CAUSE THE PCM TO LOSE DATA OR PREVENT FUTURE PCM REPROGRAMMING.

g.The CAN database screen will display. (If more than one row is displayed in the table, select the appropriate ECU part number.) Click on the check mark to begin reprogramming. NOTE: It will take up to 10 minutes to complete the reprogramming.

h.This message will display when the reprogramming is successfully completed. Go to Step 8 to complete this bulletin procedure.

7.K-LINE FLASH VEHICLES ONLY:

a.If you just transferred the new reprogramming data from the Reflash Update CD 4/06 to the MUT-III hard drive, now transfer the reprogramming data from the MUT-III laptop to the memory card. (Use the port on the left side of the MUT-III laptop.) Select ECU Reprogramming, then Memory Card Transfer. A status bar will display while the data is loading into the memory card.

When the memory card data transfer is complete, remove the memory card from the laptop and install it in the VCI.

b.Connect the following equipment in the same manner as for normal vehicle diagnosis:
•MUT-III PC
•Reprogramming Database on DVD-ROM (Reflash Update CD 4/06 or later for this concern)
•VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) - MB991824
•MUT-III main harness B (red) - MB991911
•Endeavor & 2005 Galant models only: MUT-III main harness A (blue) - MB991910
•Outlander & Montero models only: 12-13 pin adapter MB991855
•USB 2.0 cable - MB991827


c.Connect the VCI to the vehicle.

d.Disconnect the MUT-III laptop.

e.IMPORTANT!
Lancer, Outlander, and Evolution models equipped with ABS: With the ignition key OFF, unplug the ABS fuse (7.5 amp fuse in the junction box in the passenger compartment). Refer to the service manual for exact fuse location in the box.

f.Reprogram the PCM, using "Automatic reprogramming" on the VCI. It will take up to 20 minutes to complete the reprogramming.

DO NOT DISTURB THE HARNESS CABLES OR CONNECTIONS. INTERRUPTION DURING THE PROGRAMMING PROCESS COULD CAUSE THE PCM TO LOSE DATA OR PREVENT FUTURE PCM REPROGRAMMING.

If the message "ECU at Current Level of VCI" appears, the PCM did not reprogram. Verify that the ROM ID is the same as the ROM ID listed in the table in Step 7.

•If the ROM ID is the same or higher than the ROM ID in the table, the PCM has already been reprogrammed for this concern. Do not continue with this reprogramming procedure.

•If it is not, verify that the correct database update is in the MUT-III. Verify the correct database was transferred to the memory card, and that the memory card is properly installed in the VCI.

8.After reprogramming, the new ECU part number and software part number will display. Verify that they are the same as those listed below. Note this information.

DISPLAY ON MUT-III AFTER REPROGRAMMING

MODEL

ECU P/N

MUT-III REFLASH DATABASE

ECU P/N

Software P/N (ROM ID)

VENDOR #

2006 Eclipse 3.8L A/T

1860A220

1862A557

1860A220

1860A220FC

E6T45374H52

2006 Eclipse 3.8L M/T

1860A219

1862A556

1860A219

1860A219FF

E6T45373H5

2006 Eclipse 2.4L M/T

1860A217

1862A554

1860A217

1860A217CC

E6T45273H2

2006 Eclipse 2.4L A/T

1860A218

1862A553

1860A218

1860A218CC

E6T45274H22

2005 Eclipse/Eclipse Spyder 3.0L VI A/T

MN180604

VN06027

MN180604

866209

E6T42874H20

2005 Eclipse/Eclipse Spyder 3.0L A/T

MN180603

VN06026

MN180603

866110

E6T42873H30

2005 Eclipse/Eclipse Spyder 3.0L VI M/T

MN180602

VN06025

MN180602

966009

E6T35981H2

2005 Eclipse/Eclipse Spyder 3.0L M/T

MN180601

VN06024

MN180601

965909

E6T35980H2

2005 Eclipse/Eclipse Spyder 2.4L M/T

MN191006

VN06023

MN191006

970906

E6T35779H2

2005 Eclipse/Eclipse Spyder 2.4L A/T

MN191008

VN06022

MN191008

870706

E6T35498H20

2005 Eclipse RS 2.4L A/T

MN191007

VN06021

MN191007

870606

E6T35497H20

2006 Galant 2.4L Calif. Emis.

1860A316

1862A552

1860A316

1860A316CA

E6T41683H20

2006 Galant 3.8L Federal Emis.

1860A314

1862A555

1860A314

1860A314DA

E6T40080H30

2006 Galant 2.4L Federal Emis.

1860A315

1862A551

1860A315

1860A315CA

E6T41682H20

2005 Galant 3.8L Federal Emis.

1860A058

VN0602L

1860A058

365615

E6T40079H40

2005 Galant 2.4L Federal Emis.

1860A056

VN0602J

1860A056

365723

E6T41678H60

2005 Galant 2.4L Calif. Emis.

1860A057

VN0602I

1860A057

365823

E6T41679H60

2006 Endeavor 4WD

1860A294

VN0601C

1860A294

382008

E6T38182H20

2006 Endeavor 2WD

1860A293

VN0601B

1860A293

381908

E6T38181H20

2005 Endeavor 4WD

1860A060

VN0602N

1860A060

366919

E6T38180H50

2005 Endeavor 2WD

1860A059

VN0602M

1860A059

366819

E6T38179H50

2005 Lancer 2.0L MIVEC M/T

1860A070

VN0602D

1860A070

C71320

E6T34891H3

2005 Lancer/ Lancer Sportback 2.0L MIVEC A/T

1860A071

VN0602C

1860A071

E71218

E6T37978H20

2005 Lancer 2.4L M/T

1860A067

VN0602B

1860A067

966315

E6T34987H4

2005 Lancer 2.4L A/T w/R14 tires

1860A069

VN0602A

1860A069

866515

E6T42774H40

2005 Lancer 2.4L A/T w/R15 tires

1860A068

VN06029

1860A068

866415

E6T42773H40

2006 Lancer 2.4L MIVEC M/T

1860A420

VN06016

1860A420

C82810

E6T34899H1

2006 Lancer/Lancer Sportback 2.4L MIVEC A/T

1860A421

VN06015

1860A421

E82911

E6T37979H10

2006 Lancer 2.0L M/T

1860A417

VN06014

1860A417

882513

E6T34989H2

2006 Lancer 2.0L A/T w/R14 tires

1860A419

VN06013

1860A419

882713

E6T42778H20

2006 Lancer 2.0L A/T w/R15 tires

1860A418

VN06012

1860A418

882613

E6T42777H20

2005 Lancer Evolution

1860A118

VN06028

1860A118

969313

E6T34893H2

2006 Lancer Evolution

1860A465

VN06011

1860A465

885915

E6T46972H2

2005 Montero

1860A014

VN0602K

1860A014

364818

E6T38392H30

2006 Montero

8631A201

VN05121

8631A201

392005

E6T38399H10

2005 Outlander M/T AWD

1860A149

VN0602H

1860A149

C71520

E6T38981H3

2005 Outlander M/T 2WD

1860A148

VN0602G

1860A148

C71420

E6T38980H3

2005 Outlander A/T AWD

1860A125

VN0602F

1860A125

E68615

E6T44485H20

2005 Outlander A/T 2WD

1860A151

VN0602E

1860A151

E68515

E6T44484H20

2006 Outlander M/T AWD

1860A473

VN0601A

1860A473

C84611

E6T38990H1

2006 Outlander M/T 2WD

1860A472

VN06019

1860A472

C84511

E6T38989H1

2006 Outlander A/T AWD

8631A118

VN06018

8631A118

E84810

E6T45579H10

2006 Outlander A/T 2WD

8631A117

VN06017

8631A117

E84710

E6T45578H10

9.Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect the MUT-III from the vehicle. Wait at least 10 seconds, then start the engine to verify proper operation.

10.Using a ball-point pen, enter the appropriate PCM part number, vendor number, ROM ID, this TSB number (TSB-06-13-005), your dealer code, and the current date on the Engine Compartment and Control Module Label (part no. MSSF-024G-00).

11.Carefully remove all dirt and oil from a vacant area near the VECI label on the underside of the hood, and affix the Engine Compartment label.

12.Affix the Control Module Label to the PCM.

13.Lancer, Outlander, and Evolution models equipped with ABS: Reconnect the ABS fuse. Confirm no DTCs are set.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

PCM Reprogramming for Freeze Frame Data

Nature Code: 99D

Cause Code: 490

Labor Operation No. 13850113

Time Allowance: 0.3 hr.

Warranty Coverage: 8 years / 80,000 miles

Special Warranty Information: Normal warranty procedures apply.

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