ITB18-036

Classification:
Reference:
Date:
EC18-027
ITB18-036
October 24, 2018
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
2018 QX60; ELECTRIC INTAKE VALVE TIMING
CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING
CAMPAIGN ID #:
APPLIED VEHICLES:
PC662
2018 QX60 (L50)
Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS)
National Service History to confirm campaign eligibility.
INTRODUCTION
Infiniti is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific 2018 QX60 vehicles to reprogram the
electric Intake Valve Timing (IVT) control module. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer
for parts or labor.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Infiniti has assigned identification number PC662 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.
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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REPAIR OVERVIEW
Use Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS)
National Service History to confirm this campaign applies
(see Campaign ID # on page 1)
Access the electric IVT control module
Connect the eVTC reprogramming tool (J-52601) and verify
the electric IVT control module requires reprogramming
Reprogram is needed
Reprogram is not needed
Reprogram electric IVT
control module
Reassemble components
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REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS
eVTC reprogramming kit (J-52601)

Each dealer has been shipped one eVTC reprogramming kit (J-52601).

Tool kit includes:
 eVTC reprogramming tool.
 Mini USB cable
 Reprogramming harness

Additional tools can be obtained from Tech-Mate at 1-800-662-2001.
Reprogramming
harness
Connector “B”
Connector “A”
eVTC reprogramming
tool
Figure 1
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Write down the radio settings.
Presets
1
2
3
4
5
6
AM
FM 1
FM 2
SAT 1
SAT 2
Bass
Treble
Balance
Speed Sen.
Vol.
Fade
2. Write down any settings that will be lost when the 12 volt battery is disconnected.

Refer to the ESM for a listing of systems that may lose memory after disconnecting the 12 volt battery.

Navigate to - ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL > POWER SUPPLY, GROUND & CIRCUIT
ELEMENTS > BASIC INSPECTION > INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT > ADDITIONAL SERVICE
WHEN REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

This list often includes items such as radio, climate control, clock, etc.
3. Turn the ignition OFF.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Remove the two 10 mm bolts securing the front
air duct.
Front air duct
6. Remove the front air duct.
Bolts
Figure 2
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7. Remove the two 10 mm ground bolts shown in
Figure 3.

TCM
Position the ground leads out of the way
(down to the left) to allow clearance to
temporarily connect the eVTC
reprogramming harness to the electric IVT
control module.
Electric IVT
control
module
Ground bolts
Grounds
Figure 3
8. Disconnect electric IVT control module’s
connector F106.

Depress locking tab while removing
connector F106 from the electric IVT control
module.

Once disconnected, temporarily position the
connector to the left out of the way.
Connector
F106
IMPORTANT: Use caution when connecting and
disconnecting electrical connectors to prevent pin
damage.
Depress locking
tab HERE
Figure 4
9. Disconnect the electric IVT control module’s
connector F105.
Connector F106
disconnected

Depress locking tab (below the white locking
lever) while lifting the white locking lever.

Once disconnected, temporarily position the
connector to the left out of the way.
IMPORTANT: Use caution when connecting and
disconnecting electrical connectors to prevent pin
damage.
Connector
F105 white
locking
lever
Figure 5
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10. Connect reprogramming connector “B” to the
electric IVT control module’s F105 location.
IMPORTANT: Use caution when connecting and
disconnecting electrical connectors to prevent pin
damage.
Reprogramming
connector “B”
(hidden under
connector “A”
11. Connect reprogramming connector “A” to the
electric IVT control module’s F106 location.
Reprogramming
connector “A”
IMPORTANT: Use caution when connecting and
disconnecting electrical connectors to prevent pin
damage.
Figure 6
A/C adapter
12. Connect the mini USB cable to your CONSULT
PC USB port.
13. Connect the A/C adapter to your CONSULT PC.
Mini USB
14. Turn ON your CONSULT PC.
Figure 7
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15. Open ASIST.
16. Open the “Specialty Tools” tab on the left side of the screen.
17. Select “PC661 and PC662 eIVT Reprogram” link. The screen shown in Figure 9 will display.
PC661 & PC662
eIVT Reprogram
Figure 8
18. Select “Read Revision” to view the electric IVT control module’s current software version.
Figure 9
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Determine If Reprogramming Is Required
Check here for one of the following
messages
Reprogramming
IS NOT
required
Figure 10
Reprogramming IS
required
19. Compare the “Software Version detected” to the “Software Version available.”

If the “Software Version detected” is THE SAME as the “Software Version available” then
reprogramming IS NOT required, skip to step 24.

If the “Software Version detected” is DIFFERENT than “Software Version available” then
reprogramming IS required, continue to the next step (step 20).
NOTE: The “Software Version detected” will be different than the “Software Version available” if
reprogramming is required.
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20. Select the “Update to Latest Revision” button as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11
21. The electric IVT control module reprogramming will complete after a few seconds. Reprogramming screen
is shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12
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22. Verify the message “flash process finished successfully” as shown in Figure 13.

If this message does not display, refer to ERROR SCREENS on page 14.
23. Select “Exit.”
flash process finished
successfully
Figure 13
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24. Disconnect reprogramming connector “A” and “B”
from the electric IVT control module.
IMPORTANT: Use caution when connecting and
disconnecting electrical connectors to prevent pin
damage.
Reprogramming
connector “B”
(hidden under
connector “A”
Reprogramming
connector “A”
Figure 14
25. Connect the electric IVT control module’s
connector F105.

Fold the lever down to seat connector F105.
IMPORTANT: Use caution when connecting and
disconnecting electrical connectors to prevent pin
damage.
Connector
F105 lever
Figure 15
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26. Connect the electric IVT control module’s F106
connector.

Connector
F106
Listen for a “click” sound to verify connector
F106 is properly seated.
IMPORTANT: Use caution when connecting and
disconnecting electrical connectors to prevent pin
damage.
Figure 16
27. Install ground bolts shown in Figure 17.

Torque bolts to
5.5 N•m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb).
Ground
bolts
Grounds
Figure 17
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28. Install the front air duct.
Front air duct
29. Install the two 10 mm bolts securing the front air
duct.

Bolts
Torque bolts to
5.5 N•m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb).
30. Install the negative battery cable.
Figure 18
31. Reset/reinitialize systems as needed.

Refer to the ESM for a listing of systems that require reset/initialization after reconnecting the 12V
battery.

Navigate to - ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL > POWER SUPPLY, GROUND & CIRCUIT
ELEMENTS > BASIC INSPECTION > INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT > ADDITIONAL SERVICE
WHEN REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

This list often includes items such as radio, power windows, clock, sunroof, etc.
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ERROR SCREENS
If an error should occur, refer to the following for possible causes.
The error in Figure 19 indicates that eVTC reprogramming tool (J-52601) has a poor USB connection.
a. Inspect the USB connection on the CONSULT PC and the eVTC reprogramming tool (J-52601).
b. If the connections are secure, try a known good mini USB cable and retry reprogramming.
Figure 19
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The error in Figure 20 indicates that eVTC reprogramming tool (J-52601) has a poor reprogramming harness
connection.
a. Inspect the round connector at the eVTC reprogramming tool (J-52601).
b. Inspect connector A and B on the electric IVT control module.
c. If the connections are secure, try a known good reprogramming harness.
NOTE: Additional tools can be obtained from Tech-Mate at 1-800-662-2001.
Figure 20
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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a “CM” line claim using the following claims coding:
CAMPAIGN (“CM”) ID
PC662
DESCRIPTION
Reprogram Electric Intake Valve Timing
(IVT) control module
OP CODE
FRT
PC6620
0.4 hrs.
Reprogram not required
PC6621
0.3 hrs.
AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE
October 24, 2018
REFERENCE
ITB18-036
DESCRIPTION
Original bulletin published
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