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Update Manager A - HackMaster - 07-17-2024
Download Update Manager A
Procedure to Re-flash a K-Line-based PCM Using Update Manager and a J2534-1 Pass-thru Device
When investigating a customer complaint regarding vehicle operation, re-flashing a PCM should only be done when other sources of a potential problem have been eliminated and you have identified a specific TSB related to the condition the customer is seeking corrective action for. Note that steps 1 through 5 (collecting information) can be performed free of charge (no subscription required). This enables Technicians to determine if appropriate information is available prior to subscribing.
- Check the PCM Software Updates Chart (requires Acrobat Reader) for the vehicle you are working on to determine if there is a TSB and related Software Update for the condition you are trying to correct.
- Note the specific TSB number and TSB title
- Note the PCM part number for the engine (ENG) and (if applicable) automatic transmission (A/T)
- Note the latest ROM-ID (software level) for ENG and (if applicable) A/T
- Note the specific TSB number and TSB title
- Download Update Manager A and install it on your PC.
- Update Manager A performs one function only: To determine the PCM part number(s) and current ROM-ID(s) (software level) of the vehicle you are working on. Update Manager A is not used to re-flash the vehicle. Note that vehicles with a manual transmission will not have an A/T PCM part number or A/T ROM-ID.
- Update Manager is downloaded in the form of a ZIP file. After downloading, open the ZIP file and extract the contents to a folder on your PC. Go to the folder where the files are extracted and double-click on Update.BAT to install Update Manager A (requires windows installer 3.1 or higher). Update Manager A only needs to be installed once.
- Before using Update Manager A, you need to have a validated J2534-1 pass thru device. The Drewtech CarDaq-Plus (with 1.9.38 drivers) is currently the only device validated to work on Mitsubishi vehicles. For direct contact please visit www.drewtech.com.
- Update Manager A performs one function only: To determine the PCM part number(s) and current ROM-ID(s) (software level) of the vehicle you are working on. Update Manager A is not used to re-flash the vehicle. Note that vehicles with a manual transmission will not have an A/T PCM part number or A/T ROM-ID.
- Connect necessary cables, turn ignition switch on (engine not running) and run
Update Manager A.
- Update Manager A will communicate activity in the viewer window. Upon successful communication with the PCM(s), Update Manager A will retrieve the PCM part number (or numbers, depending on A/T controller type) and current ROM-ID(s).
- Update Manager A will communicate activity in the viewer window. Upon successful communication with the PCM(s), Update Manager A will retrieve the PCM part number (or numbers, depending on A/T controller type) and current ROM-ID(s).
- Compare the PCM part number(s) reported by Update Manager A to the information you noted from the PCM Software Updates Chart in step 1.
- The PCM part number(s) should be exactly the same. This is your assurance that the TSB listed in the PCM Software Updates Chart is specifically intended for the vehicle you are working on.
- If the PCM part number(s) don’t match, do not proceed. Refer to the PCM Software Updates Chart again to see if there is a PCM part number match for your vehicle.
- If no match is found, do not attempt to re-flash this vehicle!
- The PCM part number(s) should be exactly the same. This is your assurance that the TSB listed in the PCM Software Updates Chart is specifically intended for the vehicle you are working on.
- Determine if there is an available Software Update for the vehicle you are working on.
- If the latest ROM-ID(s) found on the PCM Software Updates Chart are higher than the vehicle ROM-ID(s) reported by Update Manager A, then a re-flash (software update) is available.
- If the latest ROM-ID(s) found on the PCM Software Updates Chart are the same as the ROM-ID(s) reported by Update Manager A, the PCM(s) is already at the current flash level and no further updates are available.
- Before re-flashing, you must follow procedures outlined in the related TSB. Some re-flashes require replacement of parts or other procedures to complete a satisfactory repair.
- Access to the TSB, Update Manager B & support files (required for application of re-flash files) and PCM Software Updates (the re-flash files) require a subscription.
- If the latest ROM-ID(s) found on the PCM Software Updates Chart are higher than the vehicle ROM-ID(s) reported by Update Manager A, then a re-flash (software update) is available.