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Learned Value Read&Save And Write Learned Value (Changed Ecu)

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Required Special Tools: 

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
  1. After the ignition switch is in "LOCK" (OFF) position, connect scan tool MB991958 to the diagnosis connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
  3. Select "MFI" from System select Screen of scan tool MB991958.
  4. Select "Special Function" from MFI Screen.
  5. Select "Timing chain maintenance" from Special Function Screen.
  6. Select "Learned value Read&Save" from Timing chain maintenance Screen.
  7. Press "OK" to store the learning value file.
    NOTE: When the learning value file is appropriately stored, "Learned value Save Complete" is shown on the screen of the scan tool MB991958.
    NOTE: Calculating the amount of elongation of the timing chain by the ECM takes the time. Thus, the file cannot be stored for a while after the ECM initialization or replacement.
    Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool MB991827 To Special Tool MB991824 And Personal Computer
    G05373979Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  8. Replace the ECM.
  9. Select "Learned value reset" from Timing chain maintenance Screen.
  10. Select the learning value file stored during Step  3 to write the learning value.
    NOTE: Use only the learning value file stored during Step  3 without using any other files.
    NOTE: When the learning value is appropriately written, "Learned value writing Completed." is shown on the screen of the scan tool MB991958.