Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1200

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VIN WRITING STEPS FOR WCM AND KOS-ECU

CAUTION

Before the VIN registration to WCM and KOS-ECU, check 
that the VIN of ECM and vehicle are matched.

CAUTION

Check that diagnostic trouble code B2416 "ECU internal 
error" is not set. When diagnostic trouble code B2416 
"ECU internal error" is set, the WCM and the KOS-ECU 
cannot store the VIN even if the VIN is written. If this diag-
nostic trouble code is set, troubleshoot the WCM or the 
KOS-ECU and repair. Then write the VIN to the WCM or the 
KOS-ECU.

CAUTION

Before connecting or disconnecting the MB991958: Scan 
Tool, turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Connect scan tool MB991958 to the 16-pin data link connector 
as follows.
NOTE: For details on how to use scan tool MB991958, refer to 
the "M.U.T.-III Owner's Manual."
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 the special tool 

MB991824. 

5. Connect special tool MB991910 to the data link connector of 

the vehicle.

6. Turn the special tool MB991824 power switch to the "ON" 

position.
NOTE: When the special tool MB991824 is energized, the 
special tool MB991824 indicator light will be illuminated in a 
green color.

7. Start the "M.U.T.-III system" on the personal computer and 

turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

8. Select "F.A.S.T./IMMO/Keyless/TPMS" button from the 

"System Select" screen. Then, select the applicable option 
code item and push the OK button.

9. Select "Coding" on the next screen.

ZC501967

AC404789

AC701411AB

MB991824

MB991827

MB991910

Data link 
connector

System Select

Select Model Year and System

System List

Model Year

Vehicle Information

Loading Option Setup

OPC 

With Option

Option Name 

IMMOBI & Keyless & TPMS

VF2

VF3

IMMOBI & F.A.S.T. & TPMS

Model Name

Model Year

Model Code

Up to 2005 MY

From to 2006 MY

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

MPI/GDI/Diesel

F.A.S.T./IMMO/Keyless/TPMS

AT/CVT/A-MT

ABS/ASC/ASTC

SAS

Multi Select 4WD

SRS Airbag

A/C

ETACS

Meter

AC609809

OK button

AB

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10.Select "VIN Writing" on "Coding" screen.

11.Push the OK button after the VIN written in the engine 

control module is displayed.

12.Push the OK button after "VIN Writing will start. Are you 

sure?" is displayed.

13.Push the OK button after "Completed." is displayed.

14.Result of VIN writing is displayed.
15.Resister the other ID code. (Refer to GROUP 42B, 

Troubleshooting 

− ID Code Registration Judgment Table 

P.42B-15

 <Vehicles with KOS> or GROUP 42C, 

Troubleshooting 

− ID Code Registration Judgment Table 

P.42C-10

 <Vehicles with WCM>.)

CODING LIST

M1001015001468

CAUTION

With the ETACS functions being customized, if any of the 
ETACS-ECU variant coding and option coding items are 
changed, the customized contents are reset. In such case, 
the functions need to be recustomized.
Before troubleshooting, check that the coding data written into 
the engine control module and ETACS-ECU are normal. If they 
are not the same as the initial settings, various functions and 
systems will not work correctly.

System Select

Please select function.

F.A.S.T./IMMOBI/Keyless/TPMS

Coding

VIN Writing

AC609799

AB

Press the OK button to execute.

VIN Writing

VIN currently written in ECM is displayed.

Write the number displayed on the screen in Immobilizer KOS/ECU.

VIN (Engine ECU)

00000000000000000

Coding

VIN Writing

F.A.S.T./IMMOBI/Keyless/TPMS

AC609798

OK button

AC

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F.A.S.T./IMMOBI/Keyless/TPMS

Coding

VIN Writing

Result of VIN Writing

VIN Writing

00000000000000000

AC609285

AC

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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.
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 con-
necting 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, 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 GROUP 13A, engine control module 

P.13A-887

 <2.4L Engine> or GROUP 13B, engine control 

module 

P.13B-903

 <3.0L Engine>. For replacement of the 

ETACS-ECU, refer to GROUP 54A, ETACS 

P.54A-825

.

ZC501967

AC404789

AC701411AB

MB991824

MB991827

MB991910

Data link 
connector

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ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CODING DATA LIST

ETACS-ECU CODING DATA LIST

Item name

Initial value

Final gear ratio

6.466 <CVT>

3.571 <A/T>

Tire circumference

2155 mm

IMMOBILIZER

Present

ABS

Present or Not present

A.S.C.

Present or Not present

S/W variation

Variation No.1 or Variation No.2

Item name

Initial value

Vehicle line

OUTLANDER

Model year

(Displays the model year)

SST oil cooling fan

Not present

Destination

U.S.

Transmission

CVT <CVT>

6AT <A/T>

Engine type

2.4L D4 MPI VVT <2.4L Engine>

3.0L S4 MIVEC <3.0L Engine>

Engine power

Normal

Handle side

LHD

Chassis type for A.S.C.

Type 2

OSS

Not present

Final drive

Front Drive <FWD>

4WD FF Base <AWD>

Transfer

2WD <FWD>

ECC <AWD>

IG off delay control

Disabled

Dead lock operation customize

Disabled

After wipe customize

Enabled(def.D)

Tyre circumference

2155mm

Fuel tank

Not used

DRL

*1

 type

Dimming DRL w/ P or IndependentDRL/P

Smart entry system

Not present or Type A or Type C

TPMS

*1

Present