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Classification:
Reference:
EC16-026b
Date:
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April 19, 2018
2013-2014 SENTRA; ENGINE TURNS OFF OR HESITATES
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP DURING HOT AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES (100°F OR MORE)
This bulletin has been amended to update Table A. No other changes were made.
Discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013-2014 Sentra (B17)
IF YOU CONFIRM
The engine turns OFF or hesitates when accelerating from a stop during hot ambient
temperatures (100°F or more),
AND
The engine is able to be restarted.
ACTION
1. Inspect the color of the PCV valve, and replace if the color is orange (see Figure A on
page 2).
2. Refer to step 6 in the Reprogram ECM section of the SERVICE PROCEDURE to
confirm if reprogramming is needed.
3. If needed, perform ECM reprogram.
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
Inspect / Replace PCV Valve
1. Open the engine hood and locate the PCV
valve.
2. Inspect the color of the PCV valve.
PCV valve
If the PCV valve is orange, as shown
in Figure A:

Replace the PCV valve.

If needed, refer to the Electronic Service
Manual (ESM), section EM-Engine
Mechanical, for replacement information.

Use the new PCV valve listed in the
Parts Information.

The new PCV valve is “black” color.
Figure A
If the PCV valve is black:

DO NOT replace – continue with the SERVICE PROCEDURE.
Reprogram the ECM
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) ECM Reprogramming" general procedure.

Take the vehicle for a 10 minute drive in order to meet the following Idle Air Volume
Learn (IAVL) conditions:
 Engine coolant temperature: 70 -100°C
(158 - 212°F)
 Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)
 Transmission: Warmed up

After reprogramming is complete, you will be
required to perform Idle Air Volume Learn. The
above condition are required for Idle Air Volume
Learn to complete.
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Figure B
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CAUTION:




Connect the GR8 to the 12V battery and select ECM Power Supply Mode.
If the vehicle battery voltage drops below 12.0V or above 15.5V during
reprogramming, the ECM may be damaged.
Be sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads.
If a vehicle electrical load remains ON, the ECM 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 ECM may be damaged.
Turn OFF all external Bluetooth® devices (e.g., cell phones, printers, etc.)
within range of the CONSULT PC and the VI. If Bluetooth® signal waves
are within range of the CONSULT PC during reprogramming,
reprogramming may be interrupted and the ECM may be damaged.
1. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle to begin the reprogramming procedure.
2. Start C-III plus.
3. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.

The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.
4. Select Re/programming, Configuration.
Plus VI is
recognized
Step
4
Figure 1
5. Follow the on-screen instructions and navigate the C-III plus to the screen shown in
Figure 2 on the next page.
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6. When you get to the screen shown in Figure 2, confirm this bulletin applies as follows.
A. Find the ECM Part Number and write it on the repair order.
NOTE: This is the current ECM Part Number (P/N).
6A: Current ECM P/N
Figure 2
B. Compare the P/N you wrote down to the numbers in the Current ECM Part Number
column in Table A on the next page.

If there is a match, continue with the reprogramming procedure.

If there is not a match, reprogramming is not needed.
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Table A
MODEL
CURRENT ECM PART NUMBER: 237103RH0A, 3RH0B, 3RH0D
3RH1A, 3RH1B, 3RH1D
3RH2A, 3RH2B, 3RH2D, 3RH2E
2013
Sentra
3RH3A, 3RH3B, 3RH3D, 3RH3E
3RJ0B, 3RJ1B
3SG8B, 3SG8C, 3SG8E
3SG9B, 3SG9C, 3SG9E
3SZ0D, 3SZ0E
3SZ1D, 3SZ1E
3RT0B, 3RT1B
3RU6B, 3RU6C, 3RU6E
3RU7B, 3RU7C, 3RU7E
2014
Sentra
3RU8B, 3RU8C, 3RU8E
3RU9B, 3RU9C, 3RU9E
3SR6A, 3SR7A
9AM4D, 9AM4E
9AM5D, 9AM5E
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7. Follow the on-screen instructions to navigate C-III plus and reprogram the ECM.
NOTE:

In some cases, more than one new P/N for reprogramming is available.
 If there is more than one new P/N, the screen in Figure 3 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.
Figure 3
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8. When the screen in Figure 4 displays, reprogramming is complete.
NOTE: If the screen in Figure 4 does not display (which indicates that reprogramming
did not complete), refer to the information on the next page 8.
9. Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle.
10. Select Next.
Step
10
Figure 4
NOTE:

In the next steps, starting on page 9, you will perform Throttle Valve Closed Position,
Idle Air Volume Learn, Accelerator Closed Position, and DTC erase.

These operations are required before C-III plus will provide the final reprogramming
confirmation report.
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Reprogram Recovery:
Do not disconnect plus VI or shut down Consult III plus if reprogramming does
not complete.
If reprogramming does not complete and the “!?” icon displays as shown in
Figure 5:

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 5
If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” icon displays as shown in
Figure 6:

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 6
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11. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the following:

Throttle Valve Closed Position.

Idle Air Volume Learn (IAVL).
NOTE:
 Listed below are common conditions required for IAVL to complete.
 If IAVL does not complete within a few minutes, a condition may be out of
range.
 Refer to the appropriate ESM for specific conditions required for the
vehicle you are working on.
o Engine coolant temperature: 70 -100° C (158 - 212°F)
o Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)
o Selector lever: P or N
o Electric load switch: OFF (Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)
o Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
o Vehicle speed: Stopped
o Transmission: Warmed up

Accelerator Pedal Close Position Learning

Erase DTCs
Continue to the next page.
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12. When the entire reprogramming process is complete, the screen in Figure 7 will display.
13. Verify the before and after part numbers are different.
14. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 7) and attach it to the repair order for warranty
documentation.
15. Select Confirm.
Step
13
Step
14
Step
15
Figure 7
16. Close C-III plus.
17. Turn the ignition OFF.
18. Disconnect the plus VI from the vehicle.
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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
PCV Valve (Black Color)
PART NUMBER
11810-6N202
QUANTITY
1
CLAIMS INFORMATION
IF PCV Valve is Orange and requires replacement
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
(1)
RPL PCV Valve
11810-6N202
AR32AA
HD
32
(1) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated FRT.
And Only if needed
On the same repair line if the ECM is reprogrammed:
DESCRIPTION
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
Reprogram ECM
DE97AA
ZE
32
(1) (2)
(1) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated FRT.
(2) FRT allows adequate time to access DTC codes and reprogram ECM. No other
diagnostic procedures subsequently required. Do NOT claim any Diagnostic Op Codes
with this claim.
OR
IF PCV Valve is Black and only reprograming is needed
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
Reprogram ECM
(1)
DE97AA
ZE
32
(2) (3)
(1) Reference FAST and use the ECM part number (23710-*****) as the 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 ECM. No other
diagnostic procedures subsequently required. Do NOT claim any Diagnostic Op Codes
with this claim.
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