NTB-14-115-A

SB-10057133-3247
Classification:
Reference:
BR14-007c
Date:
NTB14-115c
July 21, 2015
ABS CONTROL UNIT CONFIGURATION / DTC C1170
This bulletin has been amended in the SERVICE PROCEDURE. A part number chart was removed.
Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013 - 2015 Altima (L33) with QR25 (4 cylinder) engine only
2015 Murano (Z52)
2014 - 2015 Rogue (T32)
NOTE: Does not apply to 2014 or 2015 Rogue Select (S35)
SERVICE INFORMATION
For the Applied Vehicles above, when an ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (ABS control unit)
is replaced for any reason, Configuration of the ABS Control Unit must be performed.
If Configuration is not performed, DTC C1170 (VARIANT CODING) will be stored.
The Service Procedure in this bulletin contains the steps for performing ABS Control Unit
Manual Configuration.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Before removal of the old/current ABS control unit, use CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) to
read the ABS Control Unit “Type ID”.
If you are unable to access the old/current ABS control unit with C-III plus, replace it and
then skip to Configuration of the New ABS Control Unit on page 5.
Read “Type ID”
1. Connect C-III plus to the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Open / start C-III plus.
4. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.

The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.
5. Select Diagnosis (One System).
Step
5
Step
4
Figure 1
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6. Select ABS.
Step
6
Figure 2
7. Select ECU Identification.
Step
7
Figure 3
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8. Write down the ECU PART NUMBER – this is the ABS control unit “Type ID”:
NOTE: This number will be used later for ABS control unit Manual Configuration.
9. Select Home.
Step
9
Step 8
Write down this number.
This is the ABS control unit “Type ID”.
Figure 4
10. Replace the ABS control unit.

Refer to the appropriate Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for ABS control unit
replacement information.
11. Go to Configuration of the New ABS Control Unit on the next page.
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Configuration of the New ABS Control Unit
1. Connect C-III plus to the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Open / start C-III plus.
4. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.

The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.
5. Select Re/programming, Configuration.
Step
4
Step
5
Figure C1
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6. Use arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.
7. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
8. Select Next.
Step
6
Step
7
Step
8
Figure C2
9. If the screen in Figure C3 displays, select Automatic Selection(VIN).

If the screen in Figure C3 does not display, skip to step 10.
Step
9
Figure C3
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10. Make sure VIN or Chassis # matches the vehicle’s VIN.
11. Select Confirm.
Step
10
Step
11
Figure C4
12. Select Confirm.
Step
12
Figure C5
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13. Select ABS.
Step
13
Figure C6
14. Select Manual

Configuration.
DO NOT select Reprogramming.
Step
14
Figure C7
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15. Select the correct Type ID number.



If needed, use scroll arrows to find the correct number.
Use the number you wrote down in step 8 on page 4.
or
Refer to FAST or equivalent electronic parts catalog (see Figure C9 below).
 Use the VIN to look up the TYPE-ID, ID NO FOR VDC CONFIGURATION.
16. Select Next.
Step
15
Example
Step
16
Figure C8
Scroll
arrows
EXAMPLE (when using electronic parts catalog to obtain Type ID number)
xxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Figure C9
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17. Confirm the correct Type ID number is selected.
18. Select OK.
Step
17
Step
18
Figure C10
19. Configuration is complete, select End.
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Step
19
Figure C11
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SB-10057133-7953
Classification:
Reference:
BR14-007a
Date:
NTB14-115a
December 18, 2014
ABS CONTROL UNIT CONFIGURATION / DTC C1170
This bulletin has been amended to remove the instruction to call TECH LINE.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013 – 2015 Altima (L33) with QR25 (4 cylinder) engine only
2015 Murano (Z52)
2014 – 2015 Rogue (T32)
NOTE: Does not apply to 2014 or 2015 Rogue Select (S35)
SERVICE INFORMATION
For the Applied Vehicles above, when an ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (ABS control unit)
is replaced for any reason, Configuration of the ABS Control Unit must be performed.
If Configuration is not performed, DTC C1170 (VARIANT CODING) will be stored.
The Service Procedure in this bulletin contains the steps for performing ABS Control Unit
Manual Configuration.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Before removal of the old/current ABS control unit, use CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) to
read the ABS Control Unit “Type ID”.
If you are unable to access the old/current ABS control unit with C-III plus, replace it and
then skip to Configuration of the New ABS Control Unit on page 5.
Read “Type ID”
1. Connect CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) to the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Open / start C-III plus.
4. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.

The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.
5. Select Diagnosis (One System).
Step
5
Step
4
Figure 1
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6. Select ABS.
Step
6
Figure 2
7. Select ECU Identification.
Step
7
Figure 3
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8. Write down the ECU PART NUMBER – this is the ABS control unit “Type ID”:
NOTE: This number will be used later for ABS control unit Manual Configuration.
9. Select Home.
Step
9
Step 8
Write down this number.
This is the ABS control unit “Type ID”
Figure 4
10. Replace the ABS control unit.

Refer to the appropriate Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for ABS control unit
replacement information.
11. Go to Configuration of the New ABS Control Unit on the next page.
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Configuration of the New ABS Control
1. Connect C-III plus to the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Open / start C-III plus.
4. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.

The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.
5. Select Re/programming, Configuration.
Step
4
Step
5
Figure C1
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6. Use arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.
7. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
8. Select Next.
Step
6
Step
7
Step
8
Figure C2
9. If the screen in Figure C3 displays select Automatic Selection(VIN).

If the screen in Figure C3 does not display, skip to step 10.
Step
9
Figure C3
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10. Make sure VIN or Chassis # matches the vehicle’s VIN.
11. Select Confirm.
Step
10
Step
11
Figure C4
12. Select Confirm.
Step
12
Figure C5
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13. Select ABS.
Step
13
Figure C6
14. Select Manual

Configuration.
DO NOT select Reprogramming.
Step
14
Figure C7
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15. Select the correct TYPE ID number.

If needed, use scroll arrows to find the correct number.

Use the number you wrote down in step 8 on page 4.
or

Refer to Table A below.
16. Select Next.
Step
15
Example
Step
16
Figure C8
TABLE A
Model and Year
Altima
w/QR25 4 cylinder engine
2013 – 2015
Rogue (T32)
2014 - 2015
Murano
2015
(see next page for method to
determine with or w/out
Intelligent Cruise Control)
Vehicle Options
TYPE ID #
Refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAST).
Use the VIN to look up the
TYPE-ID, ID NO FOR VDC CONFIGURATION
(See next page, Figure C10, for an example.)
FWD with 2 row seating
FWD with 3 row seating
AWD with 2 row seating
AWD with 3 row seating
47660 - 4BA1A
47660 - 4BA5A
47660 – 4FA1A
47660 – 4FA5A
FWD with Intelligent Cruise Control
FWD w/out Intelligent Cruise Control
AWD with Intelligent Cruise Control
AWD w/out Intelligent Cruise Control
47660 – 5AE2B
47660 – 5AE2A
47660 – 5AA2B
47660 – 5AA2A
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For Murano; this button, on
the steering wheel, indicates
the vehicle is equipped with
Intelligent Cruise Control.
Figure C9
Figure C10
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17. Confrim the correct TYPE ID number is selected.
18. Select OK.
Step
17
Step
18
Figure C11
19. Configuration is complete, select End.
Step
19
Figure C12
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