NTB12086a
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If you confirm customer may experience some brake sensitivity at speeds below 15 mph. The customer may experience this issue while in stop-and-go traffic conditions. And no dtcs are present in the electrically-driven intelligent brake con
Models from 2012
2012 NISSAN LEAF |
Models from 2011
2011 NISSAN LEAF |
Classification: BR12-003a Reference: Date: NTB12-086a October 25, 2012 2011-2012 LEAF; BRAKE PEDAL SENSITIVE AT SPEEDS BELOW 15 MPH This bulletin has been amended. The Title, Applied Vehicles, Applied VIN and Date, and If You Confirm sections have been revised. Please discard all previous versions. APPLIED VEHICLES: APPLIED VIN AND DATE : 2011-2012 LEAF (ZE0) Built before JN1AZ0CP(*)CT 023494 // June 6, 2012 IF YOU CONFIRM • Customer may experience some brake sensitivity at speeds below 15 mph. The customer may experience this issue while in stop-and-go traffic conditions. And • No DTCs are present in the Electrically-driven Intelligent Brake Control Unit. ¾ If DTCs are present, refer to the specific section of the applicable Electronic Service Manual (ESM) and diagnose first. ACTION 1. Refer to step 14 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on. 2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the Electrically-driven Intelligent Brake Control Unit with CONSULT III plus (CIII plus). 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. 1/20 CLAIMS INFORMATION Submit a Primary Part (PFP) line claim using the following claims coding: DESCRIPTION PFP OP CODE SYM DIA FRT Reprogram E-Act (1) PX65AA ZE 32 0.5 (1) Refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAST) and use the appropriate ABS actuator assembly part number (46007-*****) as the Primary Part (PFP). SERVICE PROCEDURE Reprogram Electrically-driven Intelligent Brake Control Unit 1. Before continuing, it is IMPORTANT to make sure: • ASIST on the CONSULT PC has been freshly synchronized (updated). • All CONSULT related software updates (if any) have been installed. NOTE: The CONSULT PC automatically gets all reprogramming software during ASIST synchronization. CAUTION: • Turn off all cell phones and external Bluetooth devices within range of C-III plus. • Do not touch C-III plus during reprogramming. • Do not disconnect the AC adaptor during reprogramming. • Do not disconnect the “plus” VI’s diagnostic cables during reprogramming. • Do not touch the power (“ignition”) switch during reprogramming. • Do not touch any electrical switch during reprogramming. 2. Have the GR8 Multitasking Battery Diagnostic Station (battery tester/charger) available and ready to use. • For proper setup, go to Page 20, GR8 Multitasking Battery Diagnostic Station. • Do not connect the battery tester/charger at this time. The battery tester/charger will be set up later in this bulletin. CAUTION: Do not charge the High Voltage (HV) Lithium Ion battery during reprogramming. NOTE: ¾ Check to see if the timer for either charging or climate control is on. If on, turn it off and make sure to turn it back on after reprogramming. 2/20 NTB12-086a 3. Once all ASIST and CONSULT related updates have been verified/performed, attach the CONSULT PC to vehicle. • Connect the plus VI to the vehicle. • Connect the CONSULT PC to the plus VI with the USB cable. • Connect the AC adapter to the CONSULT PC. 4. Turn on the CONSULT PC, and then open C-III plus. 5. Depress the vehicle’s power (“ignition”) switch twice without depressing the brake pedal. • The meter and gauges will illuminate. CAUTION: Do Not set the vehicle in “READY to drive” mode. NOTE: Make sure all accessories are turned off. 6. After the plus VI is recognized, select Reprogramming Configuration (Write). NOTE: Make sure all applications other than C-III plus are closed. plus VI is recognized Step 6 Figure 1 3/20 NTB12-086a 7. Select Next. Step 7 Figure 2 8. Select LEAF and 2011/ 2012 or Automatic Selection (VIN). • If Automatic Selection (VIN) is selected, wait for the Reading VIN screen to complete (picture not shown). 9. Select Select. This works, too Step 8 Step 9 Figure 3 4/20 NTB12-086a 10. Verify the VIN in VIN or Chassis # matches that of the vehicle’s. • If the correct VIN exists, select Confirm. Verify here If OK, select Confirm Figure 4 11. On the next screen, select Confirm. Step 11 Figure 5 5/20 NTB12-086a 12. Select BRAKE. • Wait for system call to complete. Step 12 Figure 6 13. Select Reprogramming. Step 13 Figure 7 6/20 NTB12-086a 14. Write down the Part Number on the vehicle’s repair order (see Figure 8). • If the BRAKE part number is 46007-3NA0A, continue with reprogramming. ¾ Select Save, and then go to Step 15. • If the BRAKE part number is not 46007-3NA0A, this bulletin does not apply or it has already been done. Close C-III plus (select Home, and then the “X”) and the CONSULT PC, disconnect from the vehicle. If BRAKE P/N is not 46007-3NA0A, select Home, and then select “X” Verify here If OK, select Save Figure 8 15. Select Next. Step 15 Figure 9 7/20 NTB12-086a 16. Read the precautions on page 1, and then select page 2 (page 2 not shown) with arrow. After reading page 2, select Confirmed instructions, and then select Next. Step 16 Figure 10 NOTE: In some cases, more than one new P/N for reprogramming is available. ¾ In this case, the screen in Figure 11 will display. ¾ 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 may mean that there is no reprogramming available for this vehicle, this bulletin does not apply or it has already been done. Figure 11 8/20 NTB12-086a 17. Verify “Current” and “After Reprogramming” part numbers are listed, then select Next. Verify P/Ns above, then select Next Figure 12 18. If this screen appears, select Other Operation. Step 18 Figure 13 9/20 NTB12-086a 19. Open the hood, and then set up the GR8 Multitasking Battery Diagnostic Station (battery tester/charger) for the 12V battery. • For battery charger/tester setup, refer to Page 20, GR8 Multitasking Battery Diagnostic Station Setup. CAUTION: Battery voltage must stay between 12 volts and 15.5 volts. CAUTION: Do not charge the High Voltage (HV) Lithium Ion battery during reprogramming. 12V battery DO NOT CHARGE during reprogramming Figure 14 20. Confirm that battery voltage is correct, and then select Next. NOTE: Battery voltage must stay within specified range to make the indicator turn green. Monitor 12V battery voltage here Must be “Green” before selecting Next Figure 15 10/20 NTB12-086a 21. On the next screen, select Start. • The reprogramming process begins when Start has been selected. NOTE: For reprogramming to continue, vehicle 12 V battery voltage must stay within 12 volts and 13.5 volts. Make sure the voltage level is sufficient. Monitor 12 V battery voltage here Step 21 Figure 16 22. Wait for both bar graphs to complete. Step 21 Figure 17 11/20 NTB12-086a 23. When the screen in Figure 18 appears, reprogramming is complete. a. Select Next. b. Wait for System Call to complete. Step 23a Figure 18 24. Erase all DTCs: a. Turn “ignition” off by depressing the power switch once. • The screen in Figure 19 will read OFF after pressing the power switch once. ON to OFF Figure 19 12/20 NTB12-086a b. Turn “ignition” on by depressing the power switch twice. • Do not step on the brake pedal when depressing the power switch. • The screen in Figure 20 will read ON after pressing the power switch twice. NOTE: Do not be confused by any screen messages. At this point, simply turn the “ignition” on. OFF to ON Figure 20 c. Wait for the bar graph in the ERASE window to complete 100%. Step 24c Figure 21 13/20 NTB12-086a 25. Verify the part number has changed. a. Print a copy by selecting Print. NOTE: Before and after part numbers on your print-out may be switched compared to your CONSULT PC screen. This is ok. b. Attach the copy to the repair order. c. Once a copy has been printed, select Confirm. Step 25 Step 25a Step 25c Figure 22 26. Once reprogramming has completed: a. Select Home. b. Turn “ignition” off (depress power switch once). ¾ Do not close C-III plus at this time. c. Disconnect the battery tester/charger from the 12 V battery. ¾ For battery tester/charger disconnect procedure, go to Page 20 GR8 Multitasking Battery Diagnostic Station, Step 14. Step 27 Step 26a Figure 23 14/20 NTB12-086a 27. Close C-III plus (see previous page, Figure 23). • Do not turn off the CONSULT PC. 28. Place the vehicle in “READY to drive” mode: • Apply the parking brake. • Depress the brake pedal. • Depress the power switch once. • The meter and gauges will illuminate. 29. Open C-III plus. 30. Once the plus VI is recognized, select Diagnosis (All Systems). plus VI recognized Step 30 Figure 24 15/20 NTB12-086a 31. Select LEAF and 2011/2012 or Automatic Selection (VIN). • If Automatic Selection (VIN) is selected, wait for the Reading VIN screen to complete. 32. Select Select or Detect Vehicle, whichever displays. This works, too Step 31 Step 32: May display Detect Vehicle Figure 25 33. Verify the VIN in VIN or Chassis # matches that of the vehicle’s. • If the correct VIN exists, select Confirm. Verify here If OK, select Confirm Figure 26 16/20 NTB12-086a 34. Wait for system call to complete. Figure 27 35. To clear any remaining DTC’s (as sown in Figure 28): a. Turn “ignition” off (depress power switch once). b. Close CIII plus application. c. Wait for 5 minutes. Figure 28 17/20 NTB12-086a 36. After 5 minutes, check DTC status by again performing steps 28 through 34. Once done proceed to step 37. • Figure 29 should now be displayed with C1A60 as a PAST DTC. Now PAST Figure 29 37. Turn “ignition” OFF again (depress power switch once), and wait 15 seconds; then turn ignition to “READY to drive” mode. • Figure 30 should now be displayed with U110D as a past DTC. Now PAST Figure 30 18/20 NTB12-086a 38 Select ERASE button. • All DTC’s should now be clear. Figure 31 39. Once all DTCs have been erased: a. Select Home, and then on the next screen, select Yes (picture not shown). b. Close C-III plus, turn off the CONSULT PC, and then disconnect the CONSULT PC and plus VI from the vehicle. c. Turn “ignition” off (depress power switch once). 40. Verify the repair is complete: a. Place the vehicle in the “READY to drive” mode (press power switch while stepping on the brake pedal). b. Verify no error messages are displayed in the meter and gauges or center multifunction control panel. c. If the timer for either charging or climate control was on prior to reprogramming, turn them back on. 19/20 NTB12-086a GR8 Multitasking Battery Diagnostic Station Setup 1. Connect the battery tester/charger to the 12 V battery, positive cable first. 2. Plug in the battery tester/charger (AC voltage supply), and then turn on the battery tester/charger. 3. Select the preferred language, and then depress NEXT. 4. Select the USER, and then depress NEXT. 5. Confirm the USER, and then depress NEXT. 6. Select System Test, and then depress the “down” arrow. 7. Select the Manual icon, and then depress NEXT. 8. Select REGULAR FLOODED, and then depress NEXT. 9. Select LIMIT VOLTAGE, and then depress NEXT. 10. Set MIN VOLTAGE to 12.40 volts, and then depress NEXT. • Use the arrows to raise and lower the voltage setting. 11. Set the charging time for 40 minutes, and then depress NEXT. 12. Wait for the system to go through Test mode and Advanced Test mode. 13. Perform VCM reprogramming now. 14. Once VCM reprogramming has completed: Depress STOP, depress the power switch to OFF, and then unplug the battery tester charger from the AC voltage supply. NOTE: For further details on battery tester/charger connection and set-up, refer to the battery tester/charger’s instruction manual. 20/20 NTB12-086a