EMISSIONS RECALL BULLETIN

of 15 EMISSIONS RECALL BULLETIN SUBJECT: PCM REPROGRAMMING FOR No: CATALYTIC CONVERTER OVERHEATING DATE: December, 2006 EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN MODEL: 2006 Eclipse 3.8L CIRCULATE TO: [ ] GENERAL MANAGER [X] PARTS MANAGER [X] TECHNICIAN [X] SERVICE ADVISOR [X] SERVICE MANAGER [X] WARRANTY PROCESSOR [ ] SALES MANAGER PURPOSE Some affected vehicles have incorrect parameters in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software that may cause the warm up catalytic converter to overheat and deteriorate when the vehicle is repeatedly driven aggressively at or above red line. For all affected vehicles, check and note any DTCs set and reprogram the PCM as described in this bulletin, regardless of the age or mileage of the vehicle. If an affected vehicle has a Service Engine Soon (SES) lamp on and DTC P0421 (RH) and/or P0431 (LH) set before reprogramming the PCM. Replace only the necessary warm up catalytic converter, using an exhaust manifold repair kit. AFFECTED VEHICLES 2006 Eclipse models equipped with 3.8L V6 engine IMPORTANT Affected new or used inventory vehicles must be repaired before the vehicle is sold. Dealers must check their inventory vehicles VINs on the Warranty Super Screen to verify whether the vehicle is involved in this recall campaign. CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION A letter will be sent to all owners of affected vehicles, telling them to bring their vehicle to a Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have the PCM reprogrammed at no charge. If their vehicle has a SES lamp on for failure of the warm up catalytic converter (DTC P0421 and/or P0431), before reprogramming the PCM, they will also receive a new warm up catalytic converter. REQUIRED OPERATIONS Before starting this campaign procedure, CHECK ON THE WARRANTY SUPERSCREEN to verify that the vehicle is an affected VIN for this campaign and that this campaign procedure has not already been completed. CAUTION BATTERY VOLTAGE (AS MEASURED AT THE BATTERY POSTS WITHOUT ELECTRICAL LOAD) MUST BE 12.4V OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO REPROGRAM THE PCM. 1. Check the underside of the hood to verify that there is no label previously installed to indicate that this Emissions Recall reprogramming has already been done. 2. Using the MUT III, verify that the vehicle s ECU part number is listed in the table in Step 7. 3. Note any DTCs set in the PCM. Then use the MUT III to erase all DTCs. FILE UNDER: Emission Recall Bulletins in the Dealer Service Information Binder (3092)

of 15 4. MEDIC II ONLY. Verify that your MEDIC II is at download M135 or higher. IMPORTANT: Dealers using MEDIC II will not receive a reflash CD. The reflash data will be sent electronically. DOWNLOAD NUMBER a. If the download is M135 or higher, GO TO STEP 6. b. If the download version is less than M135, force a download to the MEDIC II as follows: a. On the MEDIC II main screen, click on Maintenance. CLICK ON MAINTENANCE b. Click on Download. After the download completes, GO TO STEP 6. CLICK ON DOWNLOAD 5. Scan Tool Viewer (STV) ONLY (MEDIC II USERS GO TO STEP 6). Verify that your MUT III is at STV Version 14 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 N06111 or greater. c. If the database version is N06111 or greater, reprogram the PCM as described in Step 6. d. If the database version is less than N06111, you must transfer the new reprogramming data from the Reflash Update CD 12/06 to the MUT III hard drive as follows: Continued

of 15 a. Install Reflash Update CD 12/06 into the PC s DVD ROM drive. b. Follow the instructions on the screen. The system will automatically transfer the reprogramming data onto the PC s hard drive. 6. Reprogram the PCM as follows: IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCONNECT THE MEDIC II LAPTOP. DO NOT USE VCI STANDALONE REPROGRAMMING. The following equipment is required: MEDIC II PC Reprogramming Database on DVD ROM (Reflash Update CD 12/06 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 MEDIC II 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. Continued

of 15 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. Continued

of 15 If the PCM is already reprogrammed for this concern, this screen will display. If this message displays, do not continue with this reprogramming procedure. CAUTION 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 7 to complete this bulletin procedure. 7. 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. MODEL 2006 Eclipse 3.8L MIVEC A/T 2006 Eclipse 3.8L MIVEC M/T ECU P/N MUT III REFLASH DATABASE DISPLAY ON MUT III SCREEN AFTER REPROGRAMMING ECU P/N Software P/N (ROM ID) VENDOR # 1860A220 1862A701 1860A220 1860A220HD E6T45374H73 1860A219 1862A700 1860A219 1860A219HH E6T45373H7

of 15 8. If DTC P0421 (RH) and/or P0431 (LH) were set in the PCM as a result of confirmation for any DTCs in Step 3, replace only the necessary warm up catalytic converter, using the exhaust manifold repair kit listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin. Refer to Group 15 in the appropriate service manual for installation instructions. 9. Using a ball point pen, enter the appropriate PCM part number, vendor number, ROM ID#, this recall bulletin number (), your dealer code, and the current date on the Engine Compartment / Control Module Label (p/n MSSF 024G 00). 10. 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. 11. Affix the Control Module label to the PCM. 12. FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA ONLY: Complete a VEHICLE EMISSION RECALL PROOF OF CORRECTION form (p/n MSSF 106D 00). Give the completed form to the vehicle owner. NOTE: These forms are available from Workflow One at 1 866 980 7000. PARTS INFORMATION Use the Genuine Mitsubishi Parts listed below. NOTE: DO NOT automatically order parts for inventory. Only a small number of affected vehicles will require parts replacement. Description Exhaust Manifold Repair Kit (LH) (includes manifold with catalytic converter, gasket, and nuts) Exhaust Manifold Repair Kit (RH) (includes manifold with catalytic converter, gasket, and nuts) Part Number 1555A420 1555A425

of 15 WARRANTY INFORMATION Refer to the flowchart on the following page. Claims for this campaign must be entered as recall Type C claims in the Mitsubishi Dealer Link (MDL). Campaign Operation: C0607KXX Labor Time: 0.3 hrs. for PCM Reprogramming OR 1.5 hrs. for PCM Reprogramming and ONLY IF NEEDED, Catalytic Converter Replacement, (LH) OR 2.6 hrs. for PCM Reprogramming and ONLY IF NEEDED, Catalytic Converter Replacement, (RH) OR 3.8 hrs. for PCM Reprogramming and ONLY IF NEEDED, Catalytic Converter Replacement, Both Sides. Sample claim screens are shown on the following pages. Replacement Parts Storage and Retention: Retain all replaced catalytic converters for at least five (5) days after the payment of the related campaign claim. The five days begins the day after the claim appears in the Paid section of your warranty claim statement. If the part is requested during those five days, you must return the part as indicated on the parts return request letter. If you do not receive a request after five days from the claim payment date, you may scrap the replaced catalytic converter. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. 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).