New Mut-III STV Software Features (TSB-06-00-005)

READING AND ERASING ALL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

This feature does not work on the following vehicle systems: 

• 1997-2004 Diamante SWS
• 1983-89 Montero cruise control system
• 2005 Galant and 2004-06 Endeavor air conditioning systems

With this feature, you can check and clear ALL DTCs stored in every ECU in just a few steps. Also, you can customize the ECU selection for checking DTCs.

It is recommended to use the All DTC Check function at the beginning of diagnosis, and again after repairs are completed before releasing the vehicle to the customer. However, remember that if you erase all DTCs. all freeze frame data is lost. 

VCI STANDALONE DIAGNOSIS

This feature does not work on the following vehicle systems: 

• All SWS except 1997-2004 Diamante SWS
• 1983-89 Montero cruise control system

This feature allows you to read DTCs using the VCI alone, without carrying around the MUT-III laptop or USB cable. Data transfer to memory card only needs to be done when a MUT-III software update is received. After your memory card has the current information, you may begin reading DTCs using the VCI Standalone feature.

FREEZE FRAME DATA (2006-ON ECLIPSE & GALANT, 2007-ON ECLIPSE SPYDER)

In the previously released MUT-III STV software, it was necessary to go to the "Main Menu" and select "Special Function" then "Freeze Frame Data (OBD)". In STV version 13.0, the freeze frame selection process has been modified to be the same as for other models.

READING AND ERASING ALL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

This feature does not work on the following vehicle systems: 

• 1997-2004 Diamante SWS
• 1983-89 Montero cruise control system
• 2005 Galant and 2004-06 Endeavor Air Conditioning Systems

1. On the MUT-III main menu, select Special Function.
   Fig 1: Select Special Function

   
2. Select the System Function tab, then press the "ALL DTCs" button.
   NOTE: On this screen, you may request help information on reading/erasing DTCs by clicking on the icon at the bottom of the screen.
   Fig 2: All DTCS Button

   
3. Select either "Read all DTCs" or "Erase and Read all DTCs".

   Read all DTCs  - Displays a list of all DTCs read from the vehicle ECU(s).

   Fig 3: Read All DTCS

   

   Erase and Read All DTCs  - Erases DTCs from all ECUs, then checks for any DTCs that remain in the ECU memory ("hard" DTCs).

   NOTE: DTCs that failed to be erased are displayed on the list. DTCs that require additional time to detect after being erased will not be displayed.
4. Select either "Up to 2005MY" or "From 2006MY" for the vehicle you are diagnosing.
   Fig 4: UP To 2005My OR From 2006My

   

   For "Up to 2005MY": 

   1. The default is all systems. You may want to exclude a particular system because the vehicle is not equipped with that system, or because your diagnosis is ECU-specific. To exclude (deselect) a system, click the box next to the appropriate ECU. If there is no "X" in the box, the scan tool will not check for DTCs in that ECU.
      Fig 5: For UP To 2005My

      
   2. After selecting the ECUs for which to check DTCs, click on the check mark at the bottom of the screen. The system will begin checking for DTCs.

   For "From 2006MY": 

   1. Click on the icon at the bottom of the screen.
   2. Type in the VIN.
   3. The default is all systems. You may want to exclude a particular system because the vehicle is not equipped with that system, or because your diagnosis is ECU-specific. To exclude (deselect) a system, click the box next to the appropriate ECU. If there is no "X" in the box, the scan tool will not check for DTCs in that ECU.
      Fig 6: From 2006My

      

      (Screen shown is for automatic A/C.)

   4. The check mark at the bottom of the screen will not become active until you answer a few details about the vehicle's ECUs. If an ECU has "(Select option!") beside it, you must select this ECU by clicking on it. Then it displays the Loading Option Setup table on the right side of the screen. Select the options on the vehicle being diagnosed.
   5. After the check mark at the bottom of the screen is active (select options have been made), click on it to begin checking for DTCs.
5. When a confirmation box displays ("Are you sure?"), click on the check mark to continue.
6. DTCs being checked will be indicated by the "Checking" text flashing.
7. A confirmation box ("All checks are completed") indicates that the DTC checking is completed. Click on the check mark.
   Fig 7: Display - All Checks Are Completed

   
8. The results screen provides the following information:
   Fig 8: Results Screen

   
   • When selecting a system with a "TC" result on the System List Results, the corresponding DTC will be highlighted in blue. If you select a different ECU with "TC" in the System List Results, only the DTCs for that ECU will be highlighted in blue.
   • You may click on the back arrow button to return to the "Read all DTCs / Erase and Read all DTCs" screen.

VCI STANDALONE DIAGNOSIS

This feature does not work on the following vehicle systems: 

• All SWS except 1997-2004 Diamante SWS
• 1983-89 Montero cruise control system

A. Data Transfer to Memory Card  - Perform this process every time you receive a new MUT-I STV software update.

1. Insert the memory card (MB991853) into the card adapter (MB991939). Then insert the card adapter into the card slot in the MUT-III laptop.
   Fig 9: Inserting Memory Card

   
2. On the STV main menu, select Special Function.
   Fig 10: Select Special Function

   
3. In the System Function tab, select "V.C.I. Stand-alone Diagnosis (Data Transfer to PC-card)".
   Fig 11: Data Transfer To PC-Card

   
4. The table displayed on the left side of the screen indicates the current data for VCI Standalone Diagnosis.

   The table displayed on the right side of the screen indicates the vehicle's "Destination" (sales market). Confirm that there is a check next to "U.S.".

   Fig 12: Display - Destination Sales Market

   

   Then click on the "Save" icon.

5. Confirm that the removable disc drive is selected. Then click on the check mark at the bottom of the screen.

   A confirmation screen will display "File Save Complete." Click on the check mark to continue.

   Fig 13: File Save Complete

   
6. Double-click on the adapter removal icon on the bottom right side of the screen.
   Fig 14: Adapter Removal Icon

   
7. Select "[PCMCIA IDE/ATAPE Controller]". Then press the STOP button.
   Fig 15: Display - PCMCIA IDE/ATAPE Controller

   
8. Confirm that "[PCMCIA IDE/ATAPE Controller]" is selected, then press the OK button.
9. The message "The device can now be safely removed from the system." displays. Push the lever on the side of the laptop memory card slot and remove the memory card.
   Fig 16: PCMCIA IDE/ATAPE Controller

   
   CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD OR TURN OFF THE LAPTOP UNTIL THE ABOVE PROCESS IS COMPLETE.

B. Reading DTCs by VCI Standalone 

1. Insert the memory card into the card adapter, then install them into the VCI main unit.

   Connect the VCI to the vehicle with the appropriate harness, either Harness A (blue MB991910) or Harness B (red MB991911).

   Fig 17: Connecting VCI To Vehicle

   
2. Turn the VCI power ON. The VCI screen will display the Main Menu.

   Confirm that "1. Read DTCs" is selected, then press the ENTER button.

   Fig 18: Main Menu

   
   NOTE: If the memory card has no data, "1. Read DTCs" will not display.
   NOTE: If the VCI is set on Drive Recorder mode, the screen displays the Drive Recorder menu. Cancel this mode.
3. Press the arrow down button to highlight the appropriate vehicle category.
   • If you are selecting "Up to 2005 MY", go to Step  5.
   • If you are selecting "From 2006 MY", go to Step 4.
     Fig 19: Vehicle Select

     

   The display will scroll in the direction of the arrow. To change the direction of the scrolling, press the ESC button once. If you press ESC twice quickly, the screen will return to the Main Menu.

4. When this screen displays, press the down arrow button to browse the list until the correct vehicle name can be selected.

   After selecting the vehicle, menus are displayed for selecting the following (choices are in alphabetical order):

   Fig 20: Selecting Model

   
   • Model Select
   • Series Select
   • Model Year Select

   This information can be found on the Vehicle Information Code Plate or on the Warranty SuperScreen.

   Fig 21: Identifying Vehicle Information Code Plate

   
5. In System Select menu, press the down arrow button to browse the list to highlight the system you wish to diagnose. Then press the ENTER button.
   Fig 22: System Select

   
6. In the Option Select menu, if the system has a loading option, the Option Select menu will display. (If there is none, go directly to Step 7.)

   Select an option, then press the ENTER button.

   Fig 23: Option Select

   
7. The DTCs read from the ECU are displayed. The total number of detected DTCs and series number of the currently displayed DTC are displayed in the right side of the screen.

   Press the down arrow to display the next DTC. If only one DTC is read, the arrow is not available.

   Fig 24: Display - DTC

   
   NOTE: The VCI is constantly reading DTCs and updating the display.

   The status of the DTC is indicated by the following symbols in this screen:

   [ ] (blank) = Active DTC

   [*] = Stored DTC

   [ # ] = Pending DTC

8. Press the ENTER button to display the full name of the DTC.
   Fig 25: Name Of DTC

   

   To return to the previous screen, press ESC, or press ENTER again.

FREEZE FRAME DATA (2006-ON ECLIPSE AND GALANT, 2007-ON ECLIPSE SPYDER)

In STV version 13.0, the freeze frame data is located under "MFI", then "Diagnostic Trouble Code."

This is the same location as other models, except there are two different buttons, "Freeze Frame Data" (which is greyed out) and "Freeze Frame Data (OBD)". Select "Freeze Frame Data (OBD)". 

Fig 26: Display - Diagnostic Trouble Code

(In the future, both buttons will be active and additional information about using them will be issued.)