Engine Controls - Unstable Idle/Low RPM When Stopping
No: TSB-11-13-011DATE: December, 2011
MODEL: See below
SUBJECT:
POSSIBLE COLD WEATHER ENGINE RPM DROP AND OR UNSTABLE IDLE
PURPOSE
During extremely cold weather (below -4°F, -20°C) some affected vehicles may experience an unstable idle and/or reduced RPM when decelerating to a stop while the engine is warming up.
This TSB provides dealers with a procedure to reprogram the ECM with new software to correct the condition.
IMPORTANT:
If an affected vehicle has a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated and DTCs are listed in the ECM memory (before reprogramming), diagnose and repair those DTCs per the service manual before reprogramming. DO NOT reprogram the ECM until the reason(s) for other DTCs being set is corrected.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2011 Outlander Sport (RVR) equipped with CVT
REQUIRED OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
1. Confirm MUT-III software contains the latest reprogramming database.
2. Reprogram the ECM with new software per the Reprogramming Procedure.
3. Perform "Erase and Read All DTCs."
4. Perform a test drive to confirm DTCs do not return.
5. Correct any fault found during diagnosis.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
The following equipment is needed to reprogram the ECM.
^ MEDIC laptop computer with A/C power adaptor - 520924, or M1T547708.
^ VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) - MB991824.
^ MUT-III main harness 'A' (blue DLC connector) - MB991910.
^ USB 2.0 cable - MB991827.
^ "Engine Compartment/Control Module" label - p/n MSSF024G00.
^ Reprogramming Database N11121 or higher
^ MEDIC 3 update at 096 or higher.
^ Standalone MUT-III laptop with reprogramming CD 2/11 installed.
ECM REPROGRAMMING CHART
REPAIR PROCEDURE
REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION