ITB16-036

Classification:
Reference:
Date:
EL16-034
ITB16-036
September 16, 2016
2017 QX30; ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT CONFIGURATION
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2017 QX30 (H15)
SERVICE INFORMATION
If an Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit, Engine Control Module, or Transmission Control Module is replaced and
the configuration of the old unit could not be saved, use the Service Procedure in this bulletin to:

Load the VIN specific configuration file from your electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) onto a
portable USB storage device (thumb drive).

Plug the thumb drive into your CONSULT PC.

Configure the new Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit, Engine Control Module, or Transmission Control
Module using the file that you loaded onto the thumb drive.
Infiniti 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 Infiniti retailer to determine if this
applies to your vehicle.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
Obtain VIN Specific Configuration
NOTE: FAST is used for the images in this procedure. Other electronic parts catalogs may be different.
1. Open FAST (or equivalent) and type in the VIN.
Step 1
Example
Figure 1
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2. Select ABC (word search).
3. Type “ROM” into the Input Description search window.
4. Select OK.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Figure 2
5. Select OK.
Step 5
Figure 3
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6. Select ROM-DATA ID, ID [appropriate electronic control unit].
7. Select Parts List Display.
Step 6
Step 7
Figure 4
8. Select P/No Search.
Step 8
Figure 5
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9. Select CONSULT.
Step 9
Figure 6
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10. Load/save the CSV file onto a thumb drive.

After selecting CONSULT in step 9, a screen showing your computer desktop with the CSV file should
display (see Figure 7.) This is the VIN specific configuration file.

Do not change the file name or the file type.

Load/save this CSV file onto a thumb drive.
NOTE: It is recommend, at the start, that the thumb drive be blank (all other files erased). This will
make it easier to find the file later in this procedure.
Example
Do not change the
file name or the file
type
Figure 7
11. Plug the thumb drive (with the configuration file) into the CONSULT PC.
Thumb drive with
configuration file
Figure 8
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Configure the New Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit, Engine Control Module, or Transmission Control
Module
NOTE: The following steps are to be performed after the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit, Engine Control
Module, or Transmission Control Module has been replaced.
12. Connect the CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) to the vehicle with the plus VI.
13. Turn the ignition ON.
14. Open / start C-III plus.
15. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.

The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.
16. Select Re/programming, Configuration.
plus VI is
recognized
Step
16
Figure 9
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17. Use arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.
18. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
19. Select Next.
Step
17
Step
18
Step
19
Figure 10
20. If the screen in Figure 11 displays, select Automatic Selection(VIN).

If the screen in Figure 11 does not display, skip to step 21.
Step
20
Example
Figure 11
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21. Make sure VIN or Chassis # matches the vehicle’s VIN.
22. Select Confirm.
Step
21
Step
22
Figure 12
23. Select Confirm.
Step
23
Figure 13
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24. Select the appropriate system.
Figure 14
25. Select After ECU Replacement, under vehicle configuration.
Step
25
Figure 15
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26. Select FAST linked.
Step
26
Figure 16
27. Select File Selection.
Step
27
Figure 17
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28. Navigate your CONSULT PC to the thumb drive and select the configuration file (see example in Figure
18).

This will be the file that was loaded onto the thumb drive in step 10.
NOTE:

Navigating a computer to a file on a thumb drive is a very common function, but can vary depending on
the thumb drive and the individual computer set up.

If you are unsure how to navigate to the file on your thumb drive, ask an associate in your shop who is
more familiar with using a computer.
29. Select Open.
Example
Step
29
Figure 18
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30. Select Write.
Step
30
Figure 19
31. Select OK.
Step
31
Figure 20
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32. Wait for the data to transfer.
Figure 21
33. Select End.
Step
33
Figure 22
34. Clear any DTCs that may have stored during the procedure.
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