NTB16-068

Classification:
AT16-004
Reference:
Date:
NTB16-068
July 20, 2016
2016 TITAN XD; ENGINE RPM FLARE DURING UP SHIFT
AND/OR DOWN SHIFT BUMP
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2016 Titan XD (A61)
APPLIED ENGINE:
Cummins 5.0L V8 Diesel
APPLIED TRANSMISSION:
6AT: RE6R01A
IF YOU CONFIRM

When cold (transmission fluid below 140°F [60°C]), there is an engine RPM rise
(200 to 500 rpm flare) during the 1-2 shift, 2-3 shift, and/or the 3-4 shift.
and/or

While slowing to a stop, a 2-1 down shift bump is felt just before stopping.
ACTION
1. Compare the vehicle’s current TCM part number to the part number listed in Table A on
page 4.
2. If the current TCM part number matches a part number listed in Table A:
a. Reprogram the TCM.
b. Perform Transmission Calibration.
IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you
will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it
contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
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:

Performing this procedure will completely erase ALL of the TCM “adaptive learning
values” that have accumulated over time. The transmission will shift differently than
it did before the procedure was performed (especially for vehicles that have been
driven more than 1,000 miles).

As the customer drives their vehicle in their normal daily drive patterns, the TCM will
again accumulate “adaptive learning values”; shift timing and feel will improve.

If a Low DEF warning is displayed, the TCM will not perform “adaptive lean mode”.
Make sure no Low DEF warnings are displayed before releasing the vehicle to the
customer.
Reprogram the TCM
NOTE:

Most instructions for reprogramming with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) are
displayed on the CONSULT PC screen.

If you are not familiar with the reprogramming procedure, click here. This will link
you to the "CONSULT- III plus (C-III plus) Reprogramming" general procedure.

For the Titan XD Diesel, the GR8 set to ECM power supply mode can be attached to
either 12 volt battery.
CAUTION:

Connect the GR8 to the 12V battery and set to ECM power supply mode.
If the vehicle battery voltage goes below 12.0V or above 15.5V during
reprogramming, the TCM may be damaged.

Be sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads.
If a vehicle electrical load remains ON, the TCM may be damaged.

Be sure to connect the AC Adapter.
If the CONSULT PC battery voltage drops during reprogramming, the process
will be interrupted and the TCM may be damaged.

Turn OFF all external Bluetooth® devices (e.g., cell phones, printers, etc.) within
range of the CONSULT PC and the plus VI. If Bluetooth® signal waves are
within range of the CONSULT PC during reprogramming, reprogramming may
be interrupted and the TCM may be damaged.
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1. Connect the plus VI to the vehicle and open/start CONSULT-III plus.
2 Confirm the ignition is ON, with engine OFF.
3. Confirm the plus VI is recognized.

The Serial No. will display when the plus VI is recognized.
4. Select Re/programming, Configuration.
Step 3:
plus VI is
recognized
Step
4
Figure 1A
5. Follow the on-screen instructions and navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in
Figure 2A on the next page.
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6. When you get to the screen shown in Figure 2A, confirm this bulletin applies as follows.
A. Find the TCM Part Number and write it on the repair order.
NOTE: This is the current TCM Part Number (P/N).
xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx
6A: Current TCM P/N
31036 -XXXXX
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Figure 2A
B. Compare the P/N you wrote down to the numbers in the Current TCM Part Number
column in Table A below.

If there is a match, continue with the reprogramming procedure.

If there is not a match, this bulletin does not apply. Refer to ASIST for further
diagnosis.
Table A
Model
Current TCM Part Number: 31036 -
2016 Titan XD
Cummins Diesel w/6AT
Transmission
EZ02B, EZ02D, EZ03B, EZ03D
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7. Follow the on-screen instructions to navigate C-III plus and reprogram the TCM.
NOTE:


In some cases, more than one new P/N for reprogramming is available.

If more than one new P/N is available, the screen in Figure 3A displays.

Select and use the reprogramming option that does not have the message
“Caution! Use ONLY with NTBXX-XXX”.
If you get this screen and it is blank (no reprogramming listed), it means there is no
reprogramming available for this vehicle. Close C-III plus and refer back to ASIST for
further diagnosis.
TRANSMISSION
xxxxx-xxxxx
xxxxx-xxxxx
xxxxx-xxxxx
xxxxx xxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Figure 3A
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8. When the screen in Figure 4A displays, reprogramming is complete.
NOTE: If the screen in Figure 4A does not display (indicating that reprogramming
did not complete), refer to ECM recovery on the next page.
9. Disconnect the GR8 (battery charger) from the vehicle.
10. Select Next.
Step
10
Figure 4A
NOTE:

In the next step (page 8), you will perform DTC erase.

This operation is required before C-III plus will provide the final reprogramming
confirmation report.
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ECM Recovery
Do not disconnect the plus VI or shut down C-III plus if reprogramming does not
complete.
If reprogramming does not complete and the “!?” icon displays as shown in
Figure 5A:

Check battery voltage
(12.0 - 15.5 V).

Ignition is ON, engine OFF.

External Bluetooth® devices
are OFF.

All electrical loads are OFF.

Select retry and follow the
on screen instructions.

“Retry” may not go through on
first attempt and can be
selected more than once.
Figure 5A
If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” icon displays as shown in
Figure 6A:

Check battery voltage
(12.0 - 15.5 V).

CONSULT A/C adapter is
plugged in.

Ignition is ON, engine OFF.

Transmission is in Park.

All C-III plus / VI cables are
securely connected.

All C-III plus updates are
installed.

Select Home, and restart
the reprogram procedure
from the beginning.
Figure 6A
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11. Follow the on-screen instructions to Erase DTCs.
12. When the entire reprogramming process is complete, the screen in Figure 7A will
display.
13. Verify the before and after part numbers are different.
14. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 7A) and attach it to the repair order for warranty
documentation.
15. Select Confirm.
Step
13
31036-XXXXX
31036-XXXXX
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx
Step
14
TRANSMISSION
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Step
15
Figure 7A
Continue to the next page.
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Transmission Calibration
1. Make sure the transmission is warm.

It may be helpful to take the vehicle for a drive (approximately 10 minutes) to warm
the transmission.
2. Confirm the transmission fluid level is correct.

Follow the procedure for Checking the AT Fluid Level in the Electronic Service
Manual (ESM), section TM-Transaxle & Transmission.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Chock the wheels.
5. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle with the plus VI.
6. Start the engine.
7. Turn the A/C system OFF.
8. Start CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus).
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9. When the VI is recognized, select Diagnosis (One System).
Step 9
VI is
recognized
Figure 1
10. Navigate C-III plus to Transmission > Work support (see Figure 2).
11. Select Transmission adjustment.
12. Select Start.
Step 11
Step 12
Figure 2
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NOTE:

While performing the Transmission Adjustment procedure, a screen like the one in
Figure 3 will display.

Review the call outs in Figure 3 explaining the information on this screen.

This information will be helpful as you perform the Transmission Adjustment
procedure.

While C-III plus is performing automatic adjustments, you will hear and feel the
transmission changing gear position.
Instructions for current step or
action.
If the procedure stops or is
interrupted, the action needed
to continue the procedure will
be displayed here.
Scroll to see all
instructions for
current step or
action.
Waiting indicates input or action
from you is needed.
Executing indicates C-III plus is
performing actions.
Other items indicating status
such as engine speed not
ready, or brake switch not ready
may be displayed here.
Figure 3
Arrow will turn blue indicating
procedure progress.
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NOTE: There are 4 adjustment procedures within the Transmission Adjustment.
First Adjustment Procedure
13. Confirm the following conditions (refer to the C-III plus screen):

Shift position: D

Transmission fluid temperature: 75°C (167°F) – 90°C (194°F)

Output speed: 0 rpm

Engine speed (control): 600 tr/min (rpm) or more

Brake switch (control): On
14. When the above conditions are met, select Start.

Current status will change from Waiting to EXECUTING.
NOTE: If current status indicates EXECUTING, wait (about 3 minutes) for the first
adjustment procedure to complete.
15. Wait for the first adjustment procedure to complete (about 3 minutes).

When complete, current status will change to Waiting.
Step 14
Figure 4
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Second Adjustment Procedure
16. Confirm the following conditions (refer to the C-III plus screen):

Shift position: D

Transmission fluid temperature: 75°C (167°F) – 90°C (194°F)

Output speed: 0 rpm

Engine speed (control): 1,250 – 1,750 tr/min (rpm)

Brake switch (control): On
17. When the above conditions are met:

Current status will change from Waiting to EXECUTING.

Keep the rpm about 1,600 so that when the rpm drops, caused by transmission
shifts, it will not interrupt the procedure.

If the procedure is interrupted; follow the on screen instructions (which includes
turning the ignition OFF and back ON) and then start from the beginning (step 13).
NOTE: Keeping the rpm in the correct range is a bit challenging, and may take a few
tries (practice) to get it right.
18. Wait for the second adjustment procedure to complete.

When complete, current status will change to Waiting.
Figure 5
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Third Adjustment Procedure
19. Confirm the following conditions (refer to the C-III plus screen):

Shift position: R

Transmission fluid temperature: 75°C (167°F) – 90°C (194°F)

Output speed: 0 rpm

Engine speed (control): 600 tr/min (rpm) or more

Brake switch (control): On
20. When the above conditions are met:

Current status will change from Waiting to EXECUTING.
21. Wait for the third adjustment procedure to complete.

When complete, current status will change to Waiting.
Figure 6
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Fourth Adjustment Procedure
22. Confirm the following conditions (refer to the C-III plus screen):

Shift position: R

Transmission fluid temperature: 75°C (167°F) – 90°C (194°F)

Output speed: 0 rpm

Engine speed (control): 1,250 – 1,750 tr/min (rpm)

Brake switch (control): On
23. When the above conditions are met:

Current status will change from Waiting to EXECUTING.

Keep the rpm about 1,600 so that when the rpm drops, caused by transmission
shifts, it will not interrupt the procedure.

If the procedure is interrupted, follow the on screen instructions and start from the
beginning (step 13).
24. Wait for the fourth adjustment procedure to complete.

When complete the screen in Figure 8 (next page) will display.
Figure 7
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25. When the Transmission Adjustment has completed (see Figure 8), shift the
transmission to Park.
26. Turn the ignition OFF.
27. Select End.
Step 27
Figure 8
NOTE:

Completing this procedure has completely erased ALL of the TCM “adaptive
learning values” that have accumulated over time. The transmission will shift
differently than it did before this procedure was performed (especially for vehicles
that have been driven over 1,000 miles).

As the customer drives their vehicle in their normal daily drive patterns, the TCM will
again accumulate “adaptive learning values”; shift timing and feel will improve.

If a Low DEF warning is displayed, the TCM will not perform “adaptive lean mode”.
Make sure no Low DEF warnings are displayed before releasing the vehicle to the
customer.
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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
Reprogram Transmission
(1)
JE99AA
ZE
32
(2) (3)
Control Module
(1) Refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAST) and use the TCM assembly part number
(31036 - XXXXX) as the Primary Failed Part (PFP).
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated FRT.
(3) FRT allows adequate time to access DTC codes and reprogram TCM. No other
diagnostic procedures subsequently required. Do NOT claim any Diagnostic Op Codes
with this claim.
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