NTB21-053
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: NTB21-053
2021 sentra; no start due to battery discharge through audio unit if you confirm the customer states that the engine would not crank, or cranked slowly and would not start. Action 1. Test the vehicle's 12 volt battery using the midt
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2021 NISSAN SENTRA |
Classification: Reference: AN21-014 Date: NTB21-053 June 18, 2021 2021 SENTRA; NO START DUE TO BATTERY DISCHARGE THROUGH AUDIO UNIT APPLIED VEHICLES: APPLIED DATE: APPLIED TRIM LEVEL: 2021 Sentra (B18) Built between March 18, 2021 – June 2, 2021 SV and SR IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that the engine would not crank, or cranked slowly and would not start. ACTION 1. Test the vehicle's 12 volt battery using the Midtronics DSS-5000 and recharge, or replace, the battery if necessary. 2. Confirm the current audio head unit software is version 321. 3. If the version is 321, update the audio head unit software to version 420. 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. 1/13 REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOL One special tool, USB drive J-52727-1, has been shipped to each dealer (see Figure 1). Do not use any other USB drive to perform the procedure in this bulletin. Additional USB drives may be purchased from Tech•Mate: nissantechmate.com or 1-800-662-2001. HINT: The update-software must be the only file on the drive. Figure 1 Do not apply this software update to models outside of the APPLIED DATE range. If applied outside of the APPLIED DATE range, the audio unit may be damaged. Damaged audio units, due to improperly following the following service procedure or the software update being applied outside of the APPLIED DATE range, will not be eligible for warranty claims. 2/13 NTB21-053 SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Test the vehicle's 12 volt battery using the Midtronics DSS-5000. Recharge, or replace, the battery if necessary. Check Software Version 2. Select Settings, located in the lower right hand corner of the AV unit display shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 3. Select Info. Figure 3 4. Select System Information. Figure 4 3/13 NTB21-053 5. Select Version Information. Figure 5 6. Verify the Software Version is 321. If the software version is 321, proceed to step 7. If the software version is not 321, the service procedure is complete. NOTE: Further diagnostic may be needed that is not covered by this bulletin. Refer to the appropriate section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). 4/13 Figure 6 NTB21-053 Download Software from Infotainment Downloader Tool IMPORTANT: Before starting, make sure: 7. The CONSULT PC is connected to the internet. ASIST has been synchronized (updated) to the current date. Insert special tool USB drive J-52727-1 into the CONSULT PC. If the infotainment software has already been downloaded onto special tool USB drive J-52727-1 from a prior service procedure, skip to step 16 on page 8. HINT: Special tool USB drive J-52727-1 is the only USB drive approved for use with this procedure. The update-software must be the only file on the USB drive. The update-software is estimated to take 10-15 minutes to download to the USB drive. The update-software only needs to be downloaded once and can then be used continuously on multiple Applied Vehicles. 8. Open ASIST. 9. Select Specialty Tools, and then select Infotainment Software Updates. Specialty Tools Infotainment Software Updates Figure 7 5/13 NTB21-053 10. Select the check box next to infotainment update-software IVI0420 (Figure 8). 11. Use the drop-down menu and select the location of the USB drive that was inserted in step 7. Version: Check box D:\ USB drive location IVI0420 Infotainment update-software Drop-down menu Figure 8 12. Select Download, and then wait for the download to complete. HINT: The update-software is estimated to take 10-15 minutes to download to the USB drive. 13. Select OK when the message in Figure 9 is displayed. Figure 9 6/13 NTB21-053 14. Once the transfer is complete, safely remove the USB drive from the CONSULT PC. a. From the PC toolbar, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon. o The icon is on the toolbar, or can be found after selecting the arrow. b. Select the USB drive to be removed, and then remove the USB drive from the CONSULT PC. Follow the steps to safely remove the USB drive. If not followed, the USB drive may corrupt the infotainment update-software. o If you are not familiar with the process of safe USB drive removal, ask for assistance at your dealer. Safely Remove Hardware icon USB Drive (E:) Arrow on toolbar Figure 10 15. Close all ASIST Infotainment Software Update screens. 7/13 NTB21-053 Reprogram the Audio Unit 16. Set the parking brake. 17. Start the engine, and then wait 60 seconds for the system to load. HINT: The engine needs to idle for the duration of the update to retain battery charge. 18. Insert the USB drive with the infotainment update-software into the vehicle’s USB media port (Figure 11). Do not remove the USB drive during the update to the vehicle until instructed to. USB Media port Figure 11 19. Wait approximately 10-30 seconds for the screen in Figure 12 to appear, and then select OK. Figure 12 20. Review the software update requirements, shown in Figure 13, and then select Accept to start the reprogramming. Figure 13 8/13 NTB21-053 21. When the message shown in Figure 14 is displayed, remove the USB drive from the USB port. Do not remove the USB drive until Figure 14 is displayed. If removed prior to this screen being displayed, the audio unit may be damaged. 22. Turn the ignition OFF. Figure 14 23. Open and close the driver door. 24. Restart the engine. 25. Allow the system to boot up completely (approximately 30 seconds). The Nissan logo will be displayed during the reboot (Figure 15). Figure 15 Confirm Software Version 26. Select Settings, located in the lower right hand corner of the AV unit display shown in Figure 16. Figure 16 9/13 NTB21-053 27. Select Info. Figure 17 28. Select System Information. Figure 18 29. Select Version Information. Figure 19 10/13 NTB21-053 30. Verify the Software Version is now 420. If the software version is NOT 420, start this procedure over and verify that the correct software shown in step 10 on page 6 is downloaded. If the software version is 420, the reprogramming is complete. Figure 20 11/13 NTB21-053 CLAIMS INFORMATION Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding: Use the appropriate OP Codes in the box below for Test & Charge Battery claims: If test & charge battery and check audio unit software are required DESCRIPTION PFP OP CODE SYM DIA FRT Check Audio Unit Software (No update required), Test & Charge Battery (Battery OK) (1) RX0DAA ZE 32 0.2 OR If both test & charge battery and audio unit software update are required (1) DESCRIPTION PFP OP CODE SYM DIA FRT Check Audio Unit Software, Update Software, Test & Charge Battery (Battery OK) (1) RX0EAA ZE 32 0.4 Reference the electronic parts catalog and use the AV Control Assy (2591A-*****) as the Primary Failed Part (PFP). OR Use the appropriate OP Codes in the box below for Replacement Battery claims: If only a battery replacement is required DESCRIPTION PFP Check Audio Unit Software (No update required) OP CODE SYM DIA RX0AAA (1) Test & Charge Battery Replace Battery GB18AA FRT 0.2 ZE 32 GB181A (2) (2) OR If a battery replacement and audio unit software update are required DESCRIPTION Check Audio Unit Software, & Update Software Test & Charge Battery PFP (2) SYM DIA RX0BAA (1) Replace Battery (1) OP CODE GB18AA GB181A FRT 0.3 ZE 32 (2) (2) Reference the electronic parts catalog and use the AV Control Assy (2591A-*****) as the Primary Failed Part (PFP). Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat Rate Time (FRT). 12/13 NTB21-053 AMENDMENT HISTORY PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE June 18, 2021 NTB21-053 DESCRIPTION Original bulletin published 13/13 NTB21-053