Mitsubishi MOTORS M.U.T.-III User manual

M.U.T.- III Owner’s Manual
Multi Use Tester
< Ver. 20.0 >
MITSUBISHI MOTORS

Foreword
This manual explains M.U.T.-III: functions, operating procedures, and other related information.
By reading this manual you will obtain a basic understanding of M.U.T.-III and Vehicle
Communication Interface (hereafter abbreviated as V.C.I.) functions and methods of operation.
Because there are differences in M.U.T.-III methods of operation due to the vehicle electronic
control system, be sure to read this manual and Online Help prior to operation.
This manual was written based on the Dec. 2010 version of the M.U.T.-III system.
Please note that the information herein may not always agree with your version of the M.U.T.-III
system due to system specification changes and version upgrades.
Please take good care of this manual along with your M.U.T.-III product.
M.U.T.-III Owner's Manual

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview........................................................................................ 1
1-1. Precautions...............................................................................................................................1
1-2. V.C.I. Outline Drawing and Component Names........................................................................2
1-3. M.U.T.-III Components Explanations ........................................................................................3
1-4. Harness Connection Method ....................................................................................................5
1-5. Combination Chart of Harness and Vehicle ..............................................................................6
Chapter 2 M.U.T.-III Functions...................................................................................... 8
2-1. Basic Functions ........................................................................................................................8
2-2. V.C.I. Functions ........................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3 Operating M.U.T.-III.....................................................................................11
3-1. Starting and Shutting the M.U.T.-III System ........................................................................... 11
3-2. Screen Explanations...............................................................................................................13
3-3. Basic Flow to Start Diagnosis .................................................................................................15
3-4. Option Settings .......................................................................................................................19
3-5. Useful Functions.....................................................................................................................20
Chapter 4 Diagnosis Function ................................................................................... 21
4-1. Diagnostic Trouble Code ........................................................................................................21
4-2. Data List (Service Data monitor).............................................................................................24
4-3. Actuator Test...........................................................................................................................27
4-4. V.C.I. Stand-alone Diagnosis ..................................................................................................30
4-5. All DTCs..................................................................................................................................35
Chapter 5 Special Function (Calibration & Setting) ................................................. 38
5-1. ECU Information .....................................................................................................................38
5-2. Learned Value Reset ..............................................................................................................38
5-3. Steering Angle Sensor Calibration ..........................................................................................39
5-4. Lateral G Sensor Calibration ..................................................................................................41
Chapter 6 Drive Recorder........................................................................................... 42
6-1. How to Record the Data .........................................................................................................42
6-2. Recorded Data Handling ........................................................................................................54
6-3. Display and Analysis of the Recorded Data............................................................................59
Chapter 7 SWS Monitor .............................................................................................. 65
7-1. SWS Monitor Operation..........................................................................................................65
Chapter 8 CAN Bus Diagnosis................................................................................... 74
8-1. Diagnosing the CAN Bus ........................................................................................................74
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Chapter 9 ECU Reprogramming ................................................................................ 75
9-1. Process Flow Chart ................................................................................................................75
9-2. Equipments.............................................................................................................................76
9-3. Data preparation on PC from Update CD-ROM......................................................................77
9-4. Reprogramming Operation ( V.C.I. alone )..............................................................................79
9-5. Reprogramming Operation ( V.C.I. - PC connected )..............................................................86
9-6. Reprogramming by CAN communication................................................................................90
9-7. Troubleshooting of Reprogramming........................................................................................93
Chapter 10 Computer Diagnosis ............................................................................... 94
10-1. Operation method of MiEV Computer Diagnosis ..................................................................94
Chapter 11 Measurement Functions ....................................................................... 100
11-1. Injector-Type Fuel Consumption Measurement ..................................................................100
11-2. Electricity Consumption Measurement................................................................................102
11-3. Fuel pressure, Voltage, Ohmmeter, Oscilloscope ...............................................................106
Chapter 12 How to Use (Special Case) ................................................................... 109
12-1. Copy Coding.......................................................................................................................109
12-2. Chassis No. / VIN Writing and Chassis No. / VIN Information ............................................ 110
12-3. Coding Operation................................................................................................................ 114
12-4. Customization Operation .................................................................................................... 118
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Procedures................................................................ 121
13-1. Individual Troubleshooting Procedures...............................................................................121
13-2. Troubleshooting Procedures on V.C.I. Firmware Update ....................................................123
13-3. Troubleshooting of V.C.I. Stand-alone Diagnosis................................................................126
13-4. Troubleshooting of Reprogramming....................................................................................127
Chapter 14 Reference Material ................................................................................ 131
14-1. V.C.I. Electrical Properties ..................................................................................................131
Appendix ................................................................................................................... 132
<< Terminology >> .......................................................................................................................132
<< Screen Button Explanations >> ..............................................................................................134

For Your Safety
To ensure proper use of this product and prevent personal injury and property damage, various graphic
displays are used in the user’s manual. The graphic displays and respective meanings are described
below.
Warning
Warning messages alert you to a procedure or practice
which, if not followed correctly, could lead to death or serious
injury.
Caution
Caution messages alert you to a procedure or practice
which, if not followed correctly, could lead to serious injury
and/or property damage.
Icon
Examples
The symbol alerts you to a prohibited action.
The symbol alerts you to an action that must be enforced.
Drivers should not operate the unit while
driving.
•Operating the unit while driving may result in
a traffic accident.
Do not plug in or unplug the power AC adapter
with wet hands.
•Doing so results in the risk of electric shock.
When using the cigarette lighter plug to supply
power to the V.C.I. unit, be sure the power
voltage supplied is DC32V or less.
•Applying a voltage greater than DC32V
results in the risk of fire.
•M.U.T.-III as provided to dealers includes
12V accessory / cigarette lighter plug
adapter to power M.U.T.-III during extended
test drives.
Maximum voltage the V.C.I. can withstand is 40V.
Do not use the V.C.I. on systems greater than the
32-volt system mentioned previously.
•Violating this requirement results in the risk of a
ground fault, damage and/or electric shock.
For Your Safety
Warning