NTB18-048

Reference:
Date:
NTB18-048
July 19, 2018
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
2013-2017 ALTIMA ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAM
PC633
CAMPAIGN ID #:
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013-2017 Altima (L33)
QR25DE (4 cylinder engine)
APPLIED ENGINE:
Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS)
National Service History to confirm campaign eligibility.
INTRODUCTION
Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 20132017 Altima vehicles that are currently registered in the States of Arizona or Nevada. The
Engine Control Module (ECM) software will be reprogrammed. This service will be performed
at no charge to the customer for parts or labor.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number PC633 to this campaign. This number must
appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service
department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties, vehicles presented by
transient (tourists) owners, and vehicles in a dealer’s inventory.
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
IMPORTANT: Before starting, make sure:



ASIST on the CONSULT PC has been synchronized (updated) to the current date.
All CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) software updates (if any) have been installed.
The CONSULT PC is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or cable).
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.

Take the vehicle for a 10 minute drive in order to meet the following Idle Air Volume
Learn (IAVL) conditions:
 Engine coolant temperature: 70 - 105°C
(158 - 221°F)
 Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (at idle)
 Transmission: Warmed up
Figure B
NOTE: After reprogramming is complete, you will be required to perform Throttle Valve
Closed Position, Idle Air Volume Learn, Accelerator Closed Position, and DTC erase.
The above conditions are required for IAVL to complete.
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.
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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/connected.

The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized/connected.
4. Select Re/programming, Configuration.
Step 3:
plus VI is
recognized
Step
4
Figure 1
5. Follow the on-screen instructions and navigate 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. Proceed
to step 7.

If there is not a match, reprogramming is not needed. Proceed to CLAIMS
INFORMATION section for “Does Not Require Reprogram”.
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Table A
MODEL
YEAR
2013
CURRENT ECM PART NUMBER: 237103TA0A, 3TA0B, 3TA0C
3TA1B, 3TA1C, 3TA1D
3TA6A, 3TA6B, 3TA6C, 3TA6D, 3TA6E
3TA7A, 3TA7B, 3TA7C, 3TA7D, 3TA7E
3TA8A, 3TA8B, 3TA8C, 3TA8D, 3TA8E
3TM3A, 3TM3B, 3TM4A, 3TM4B
3TM5A, 3TM5B, 3TM6A, 3TM6B
3TM7A, 3TM7B, 3TM8A, 3TM8B
3TY0A, 3TY0B, 3TY0C
3TY1A, 3TY1B, 3TY1C
3TY6A, 3TY6B, 3TY6C, 3TY6D, 3TY6E
3TY7A, 3TY7B, 3TY7C, 3TY7D, 3TY7E
3TY8A, 3TY8B, 3TY8C, 3TY8D, 3TY8E
2014
3TV3A, 3TV4A, 3TV5A, 3TV6A, 3TV7A, 3TV8A
9HM3A, 9HM3B, 9HM3C, 9HM3D, 9HM3E
9HM4A, 9HM4B, 9HM4C, 9HM4D, 9HM4E
9HM5A, 9HM5B, 9HM5C, 9HM5D, 9HM5E
9HM6A, 9HM6B, 9HM6C, 9HM6D, 9HM6E
9HM7A, 9HM7B, 9HM7C, 9HM7D, 9HM7E
9HM8A, 9HM8B, 9HM8C, 9HM8D, 9HM8E
2015
3GL3A, 3GL3B, 3GL3C
3GL4A, 3GL4B, 3GL4C
3GL5A, 3GL5B, 3GL5C
3GL6A, 3GL6B, 3GL7A, 3GL7B, 3GL8A, 3GL8B
9HP0A, 9HP0B, 9HP0C, 9HP0D, 9HP0E
9HP1A, 9HP1B, 9HP1C, 9HP1D, 9HP1E
9HP2A, 9HP2B, 9HP2C, 9HP2D, 9HP2E
9HP3A, 9HP3B, 9HP3C, 9HP3D, 9HP3E
9HP4A, 9HP4B, 9HP4C, 9HP4D, 9HP4E
9HP5A, 9HP5B, 9HP5C, 9HP5D, 9HP5E
2016
3TH0A, 3TH1A, 3TH2A, 3TH3A, 3TH4A, 3TH5A
3TH6A, 3TH7A, 3TH8A, 3TH9A
3TY2A, 3TY2B, 3TY2C, 3TY2D, 3TY2E
3TY3A, 3TY3B, 3TY3C, 3TY3D, 3TY3E
3TY4A, 3TY4B, 3TY4C, 3TY4D, 3TY4E
3TY5A, 3TY5B, 3TY5C, 3TY5D, 3TY5E
3TY9A, 3TY9B, 3TY9C, 3TY9D, 3TY9E
9HN4A, 9HN4B, 9HN4C, 9HN4D, 9HN4E
9HN5A, 9HN5B, 9HN5C, 9HN5D, 9HN5E
9HN6A, 9HN6B, 9HN6C, 9HN6D, 9HN6E
9HN7A, 9HN7B, 9HN7C, 9HN7D, 9HN7E
9HN8A, 9HN8B, 9HN8C, 9HN8D, 9HN8E
2017
3TF7A, 3TF8A, 3TF9A 9HL0A, 9HL0B, 9HL0D
9HL1A, 9HL1B, 9HL1D
9HL2A, 9HL2B, 9HL2D
9HL3A, 9HL3B, 9HL3D
9HL4A, 9HL4B, 9HL4D
Altima
with QR25DE
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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

Before reprogramming will start, you will be required to enter your User Name and
Password.
 The CONSULT PC must be connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or cable).
 If you do not know your User Name and Password, contact your Service Manager.
Figure 4
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8. When the screen in Figure 5 displays, reprogramming is complete.
NOTE: If the screen in Figure 5 does not display (indicating that reprogramming did not
complete), refer to the information on the next page.
9. Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle.
10. Select Next.
Step
10
Figure 5
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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ECM 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 6:

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 6
If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” icon displays as shown in
Figure 7:

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 7
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11. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the following:

Throttle Valve Closed Position

Idle Air Volume Learn (IAVL)
NOTE:
o Listed below are common conditions required for IAVL to complete.
o If IAVL does not complete within a few minutes, a condition may be out of range.
o Refer to the appropriate Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for specific conditions
required for the vehicle you are working on.
 Engine coolant temperature: 70 -105°C (158 - 221°F)
 Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)
 Selector lever: P or N
 Electric load switch: OFF (Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)
 Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
 Vehicle speed: Stopped
 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 8 will display.
13. Verify the before and after part numbers are different.
14. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 8) and attach it to the repair order for warranty
documentation.
15. Select Confirm.
Step
13
Step
14
Step
15
Figure 8
16. Close C-III plus.
17. Turn the ignition OFF.
18. Disconnect the plus VI from the vehicle.
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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Campaign (CM) line claim using the following claims coding:
CAMPAIGN (“CM”) ID
DESCRIPTION
OP CODE
FRT
PC633
Reprogram ECM
Does Not Require Reprogram
PC6330
PC6333
0.5 hrs.
0.3 hrs.
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