NTB17-041b

Classification:
Reference:
AT17-004b
Date:
NTB17-041b
December 18, 2018
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE
OR TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
APPLIED TRANSMISSION:
APPLIED ENGINE:
2013-2019 Sentra (B17)
2014-2019 Versa Note (E12)
2013-2019 Versa Sedan (N17)
CVT
HR16DE and MRA8DE (non-turbo engines)
SERVICE INFORMATION
After CVT assembly or control valve replacement, additional service must be completed
with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus).

If all additional services are not performed, the vehicle can experience drivability
concerns which may result in a CVT issue.
Additional Service when Replacing Control Valve or Transaxle Assembly
 The following procedures, starting on the next page, must be performed in this
order.
 Check off each procedure as they are performed in the order listed below.
CHECK
OFF
PROCEDURE
PAGE
TCM REPROGRAMMING
2
CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT (CONSULT-III plus Work Support)
22
ERASE LEARNING VALUE
27
CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN
29
AUXILIARY GEARBOX CLUTCH POINT LEARNING
Erase DTCs
32
34
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: Repairs performed for this bulletin require CONSULT-III plus Diagnostic
result reporting function-Setting be turned ON and Diagnosis (All Systems) be performed. If
not done, it may result in a repair being non-warrantable.
TCM REPROGRAMMING
IMPORTANT: Before starting, make sure:
 ASIST on the CONSULT PC has been synchronized (updated) to the current date.
 All C-III plus software updates (if any) have been installed.
 The CONSULT PC is connected to the internet (Wi-Fi, or cable).
1. Connect the plus Vehicle Interface (plus VI) to the vehicle.
CAUTION: Make sure the plus VI is securely connected. If the plus VI connection is
loose during reprogramming, the process will be interrupted and the TCM may be
damaged.
2. Connect the AC Adapter to the CONSULT PC.
CAUTION: 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.
3. Connect the GR8, set to “Power Supply” mode, to the vehicle battery.
CAUTION: Be sure the GR8 is connected securely to the battery. Make sure the
battery voltage stays between 12.0V and 15.5V during reprogramming. If the battery
voltage goes out of this range during reprogramming, the TCM may be damaged.
4. Turn OFF all external Bluetooth® devices (e.g., cell phones, printers, etc.) within range
of the CONSULT PC and the VI.
CAUTION: Make sure to turn OFF all external Bluetooth® devices. If Bluetooth® signal
waves are within range of the CONSULT PC and the plus VI during reprogramming,
reprogramming may be interrupted and the TCM may be damaged.
5. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.

The engine must not start or run during the reprogramming procedure.
6. Turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads such as exterior lights, interior lights, HVAC,
blower, rear defogger, audio, NAVI, seat heater, steering wheel heater, etc.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads. Make sure the
battery voltage stays between 12.0V and 15.5V during reprogramming. If the battery
voltage goes out of this range during reprogramming, the TCM may be damaged.
7. Turn ON the CONSULT PC.
8. Select CONSULT-III plus (open C-III plus).
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9. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.

Serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.
plus VI is
recognized
Figure 1
10. Select Re/programming, Configuration.
Step
10
Figure 2
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11. Use arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.
12. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
13. Select Next.
Step
11
Step
12
Step
13
Figure 3
14. If the screen in Figure 4 displays, select Automatic Selection(VIN).

If the screen in Figure 4 does not display, skip to step 15.
Step
14
Example
Figure 4
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15. Make sure VIN or Chassis # matches the vehicle’s VIN.
16. If the correct VIN is displayed, select Confirm.
Step 15
Verify here
Step
16
Figure 5
17. Select Confirm.
Step
17
Figure 6
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18. Select TRANSMISSION.
Step
18
Figure 7
19. Select Reprogramming.
Step
19
Figure 8
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20. Follow the on-screen instructions; maintain the following conditions:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
Press the Brake.
Press accelerator between ¼ and ½.
Put shift selector in R.
21. Select Start.
Step
21
Figure 9
22. When COMPLETED is displayed, select Next.
Step
22
Figure 10
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23. Operate the ignition per the on screen instructions.
Ignition status
Timer
Progress display
Figure 11
24. When OK is displayed, select Next.
Step
24
Figure 12
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25. Move the shift selector to P, then select Next.
Step
25
Figure 13
26. Operate the shift selector per the on-screen instructions.
a. Move the shift selector: P > R > N > D > P.
b. Confirm the center display meter indicates the correct selector position.
27. Select Next.
Step
26
Step
27
Figure 14
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28. Select Save.
Step
28
Figure 15
29. Use arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.
30. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
31. Select Next.
Step
29
Step
30
Step
31
Figure 16
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IMPORTANT: For step 32 to be accurate:


ASIST on the CONSULT PC must be synchronized (updated) to the current date.
All C-III plus software updates (if any) must be installed.
32. Confirm reprogramming is required for this vehicle:

Read / compare the Current Part Number and Part Number After
Reprogramming (see Figure 17).

They should be different.
33. Comparison results:

If they are different, continue with the reprogramming procedure.

If they are the same, reprogramming is not needed. Skip to CONTROL VALVE
REPLACEMENT on page 22.
34. Select Next.
Step 32
These numbers
should be
different
Step
34
Figure 17
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35. Make sure OK is highlighted green (battery voltage must be between 12.0 and 15.5
Volts).
36. Select Next.
IMPORTANT: Battery voltage must stay between 12.0 and 15.5 Volts during
reprogramming or TCM reprogramming may be interrupted and TCM may be damaged.
Monitor battery
voltage here
Step
35
Step
36
Figure 18
37. Select Start.
Monitor battery
voltage here
Step
37
Figure 19
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
If a screen displays asking for “Please select your user group”; select
USA/CANADA Dealers.

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 20
38. Wait for both progress bars to complete.
Step
38
Figure 21
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39. When the screen in Figure 22 displays, the reprogramming is complete.
NOTE: If the screen in Figure 22 does not display (which indicates reprogramming did
not complete), refer to the information on the next page.
40. Disconnect the battery charger (GR8) from the vehicle.
41. Select Next.
Step
41
Figure 22
NOTE: Additional steps/operations are required before C-III plus will provide the final
reprogramming confirmation report. Continue with the reprogramming procedure on page
16.
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If reprogramming does not complete and the “!?” symbol displays as shown in
Figure 23:

Check battery voltage (12.0 –
15.5V).

Ignition ON, engine OFF.

External Bluetooth® devices are
OFF.

All electrical loads are OFF.

Select Retry and follow the on
screen instructions.
NOTE: Retry may not go
through on first attempt and can
be selected more than once.
Figure 23
If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” symbol displays as shown in
Figure 24:

Do not disconnect the plus VI
or shut down C-III plus if
reprogramming does not
complete.

Check battery voltage (12.0 –
15.5V).

CONSULT A/C adapter is
plugged in.

Ignition ON, engine OFF.

Transmission in Park.

All C-III plus / plus VI cables are
securely connected.

All C-III plus updates are
installed.

Select Home, and then restart
the reprogram procedure from
the beginning.
Figure 24
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42. Confirm the Transmission Fluid temperature judgment is OK, then select Next.

If the judgment is NG, drive the vehicle to warm the transmission until the judgment
changes to OK.
Step
42
Figure 25
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43. Follow the on-screen
instructions; maintain the
following conditions:
a. Parking brake set.
b. Ignition ON, with the
engine OFF.
c. Press the Brake.
d. Press accelerator
between ¼ and ½.
e. Put shift selector in R.
Step
44
44. Select Erase DTC.
Figure 26
45. Follow the on-screen
instructions; maintain the
following conditions:
Step
46
a. Parking brake set.
b. Ignition ON, with the
engine OFF.
c. Fully depress the
accelerator.
d. Put shift selector in R.
46. Select Start.
Figure 27
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47. When COMPLETED is displayed, select Next.
Step
47
Figure 28
48. Operate the ignition per the on-screen instructions.
Ignition status
Timer
Progress display
Figure 29
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49. When OK is displayed, select Next.
Step
49
Figure 30
50. Operate the shift selector per the on-screen instructions.
a. Move the shift selector to P, then move P > R > N > D > P.
b. Confirm the center display meter indicates the correct selector position.
51. Select Next.
Step
51
Step
50
Figure 31
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52. Erase all DTCs as follows:
a. Turn the ignition OFF.
b. Turn the ignition ON.
c. Wait for DTC erase to complete.
53. Select Next.
Turn ignition ON > OFF > ON
ON
Step
53
Figure 32
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54. Verify the before and after part numbers are different.
55. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 33) and attach it to the repair order.
56. Select Confirm.
Step
54
Step
55
Step
56
Figure 33
NOTE: If you cannot print the above screen:
a. Select Screen Capture.
b. Name the file.
c. Save the file in My Documents.

A copy of the screen is now saved in the CONSULT PC. It can be retrieved
and printed at a later time.
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CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT (CONSULT-III plus Work Support)
57. Navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in Figure 34.

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support
58. Select CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT.
59. Select Start.
Step
58
Step
59
Figure 34
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60. Follow the on-screen instructions; maintain the following conditions:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
Press the Brake.
Press accelerator between ¼ and ½.
Put shift selector in R.
61. Select Start.
Step
61
Figure 35
62. Release the accelerator and brake (shift selector remains in R).
63. Turn the ignition OFF, then wait 10 seconds.
Figure 36
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64. Turn the ignition ON, then wait 10 seconds.
Figure 37
65. Turn the ignition OFF, then wait 10 seconds.
Figure 38
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66. Turn the ignition ON.
67. Move shift selector to P.
Figure 39
68. When COMPLETED is displayed, select End.
Step
68
Figure 40
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69. If the pop-up notification shown in Figure 41 displays, TCM Programming is not correct
for the installed Control Valve.
Select OK, then perform TCM Reprogramming, starting on page 2, ONLY if the
notification shown below is displayed.
If this notification
displays, perform
TCM
Reprogramming on
page 2.
Figure 41
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ERASE LEARNING VALUE
70. Navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in Figure 42.

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support
71. Select ERASE LEARNING VALUE.
72. Select Start.
Step
71
Step
72
Figure 42
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73. Follow the on-screen instructions; maintain the following conditions:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Parking brake set.
Ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
Fully depress the accelerator.
Put shift selector in R.
74. Select Start.
Step
74
Figure 43
75. When COMPLETED is displayed, select End.
Step
75
Figure 44
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CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN
76. Navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in Figure 45.

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support
77. Select CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN.
78. Select Start.
Step
77
Step
78
Figure 45
79. Select Start.
Step
79
Figure 46
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80. Select Clear.
Step
80
Figure 47
81. Select Yes.
Step
81
Figure 48
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82. When CVFT DETERIORATION DATE changes to “0”, select End.
0
Step
82
Figure 49
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AUXILIARY GEARBOX CLUTCH POINT LEARNING
NOTE: Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning will need to be completed twice.
83. Start the engine.
84. Set the parking brake, turn OFF the A/C, and then bring the engine to normal operating
temperature range with CVT fluid temperature over 122°F (50°C).
85. Select Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning, and then Start.
Or

If this feature is not available in the vehicle that is being repaired, skip to Manual
Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning on page 35.
Step
85
Figure 50
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86. Follow the on screen instructions to meet all parameters displayed in Figure 51, and
then select Start.
Step
86
Figure 51
87. With the brake pedal still applied, move the shift selector to D.

Figure 53 on the next page will display after moving the shift selector to D.
NOTE: The Current status will show EXECUTING, but until the shift selector is moved
to D, Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning will not complete.
Step
87
Figure 52
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88. Continue to depress the brake pedal until the Current status shows “Completed” as
shown in Figure 54.
NOTE: This may take several minutes to complete.
Figure 53
89. Select End.
90. Move shift selector to P, turn ignition OFF, and release the brake pedal.
Step
88
Step
89
Figure 54
91. Perform step 83 to step 90 one additional time (Total: Two times).
92. Turn OFF C-III plus.
93. Disconnect C-III plus from the vehicle.
94. Verify the CVT operates normally and no abnormal noises are heard during a test drive.
95. Erase DTCs (this is in addition to erasing the DTCs during TCM reprogramming).
Procedure complete.
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MANUAL AUXILIARY GEARBOX CLUTCH POINT LEARNING
CAUTION: If clutch touch point learning is not performed, you may feel shift shock when
the auxiliary transmission shifts.
NOTE: This manual procedure is only needed if the auto procedure is not available in C-III
plus.
a. Start the engine and warm up the CVT fluid to 50°C (122°F).
NOTE: Confirm the CVT fluid temperature by “FLUID TEMP” in “Data Monitor”.
b. Turn the air conditioner OFF.
c. Move the shift selector to P, turn the ignition OFF, and then wait 5 seconds.
d. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 5 seconds.
e. Turn the ignition OFF and then wait 30 seconds.
f. Perform Step “e” to Step “f” two more times (Total: Three times).
g. Start the engine.
h. Allow engine to idle for 30 seconds.
i.
Move the shift selector to D.
j.
Accelerate the vehicle from 0 km/h (0 MPH) to 65 km/h (40 MPH) at low throttle
(0.5/8 – 1/8).
k. Decelerate the vehicle to 30 km/h (18 MPH) or less without using brakes.
l.
Stop the vehicle and move the shift selector to P.
m. Turn the ignition OFF and wait 5 seconds or more.
n. Restart the engine.
o. Perform Step “j” to Step “o” four times (Total: Five times).
p. Move the shift selector to D.
q. Accelerate the vehicle from 0 km/h (0 MPH) to 45 km/h (28 MPH) at low throttle
(0.5/8 – 1/8).
r. Stop the vehicle and move the shift selector to P.
s. Turn the ignition OFF for 5 seconds or more and then restart the engine.
t. Perform Steps “q” to Step “t” four times (Total: Five times).
u. Drive the vehicle and check that no shock occurs while shifting gears.
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AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE
REFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
April 13, 2017
NTB17-041
Original bulletin published.
January 5, 2018
NTB17-041a
Changes made throughout.
NTB17-041b
APPLIED VEHICLES and SERVICE
INFORMATION sections revised. CONTROL
VALVE REPLACEMENT and ERASE
LEARNING VALUE procedures added. ERASE
MEMORY DATA procedure removed.
Statement added to page 2.
December 18, 2018
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