PC863 2022 Front

CAMPAIGN
BULLETIN
QUALITY ACTION
Engine Control Module (ECM) Reprogram
Dealer Inventory
Reference: PC863
Date: January 19, 2022
Attention: Dealer Principal, Sales, Service & Parts Managers
Affected Models/Years:
Affected
Population:
Dealer
Inventory:
SERVICE COMM
Activation date:
Stop Sale
In Effect
NA
4,251
January 19, 2022
YES
MY2022 Frontier (D41)
*****Dealer Announcement*****
Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory quality action to update the Engine Control Module (ECM)
software on 4,251 specific MY2022 Nissan Frontier vehicles identified in Service Comm and
National Service History – Open Campaigns. The ECM reprogram is intended to improve a
possible cold startup mis-fire over thresh hold.
Affected vehicles are subject to stop sale and are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned
and in transit to the dealer.
*****What Dealers Should Do*****
PLEASE FOLLOW THE ATTACHED INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this quality action using Service Comm or DBS National
Service History – Open Campaigns I.D. PC863
• New vehicles in dealer inventory can also be identified using DBS (Sales-> Vehicle
Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign).
 Refer to NPSB 15-460 for additional information
• Please continue to check newly arriving inventory for campaign applicability.
2. Please do not drive, loan, sell or trade the specific vehicles in dealer inventory subject to
this quality action.
3. Use the attached procedure to remedy any vehicles affected by this quality action prior
to sale.
4.
Once remedied, dealers should submit the applicable warranty claim for the action
performed so it can be closed in Service Comm and release the vehicle for sale.
***** Dealer Responsibility *****
It is the dealer’s responsibility to check Service Comm or DBS National Service History – Open
Campaign using the appropriate campaign ID for the inspection status on each affected vehicle
currently in new vehicle inventory.
CAMPAIGN ID: PC863 | Original Document
PC863 – 2022 FRONTIER
ECM REPROGRAM
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Reprogram the ECM
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

Take the vehicle for a 10 minute drive in order to meet the following Idle Air
Volume Learn (IAVL) conditions:
 Engine coolant temperature: 70 -100°C
(158 - 212°F)
 Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At
idle)
 Transmission: Warmed up

After reprogramming is complete, you will
be required to perform Throttle Valve
Closed Position, Idle Air Volume Learn,
Accelerator Closed Position, and DTC erase.
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
Connect a battery maintainer or smart charger to the 12V battery. If the
vehicle battery voltage drops below 12.0V or rises 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 plus VI. If Bluetooth® signal waves
are within range of the CONSULT PC or the plus VI during reprogramming,
reprogramming may be interrupted and the ECM may be damaged.
1. Verify the extended storage switch is pushed IN (Figure 1).
Extended
Storage Switch
a.
Turn the ignition OFF.
b.
Open the passenger front door.
c.
Open the glove box.
d.
Remove the fuse panel cover.
e.
Push the extended storage switch IN.
f.
Wait at least 2 seconds.
g.
Turn the ignition ON.
h.
Make sure the extended storage warning message is not displayed in the
combination meter/display.
Figure 1
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NOTE: The engine cooling fans may turn ON during the reprogramming process.
2. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle to begin the reprogramming procedure.
3. Start C-III plus.
4. Wait for plus VI to be recognized/connected.

The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized/connected
5. Select Re/programming, Configuration.
VI is
recognized
Step 5
Figure 2
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6. Follow the on-screen instructions and navigate the C-III plus to the screen in
Figure 3.
XXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Step 7: Current ECM P/N
XXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Step 8
Figure 3
7. Write the current ECM Part Number shown in Figure 3 on the Repair Order.
8. Compare the P/N you wrote down to the numbers in the Current ECM Part Number
column in Table A, below.

If there is a match, this service procedure applies. Continue with the
reprogramming procedure by selecting Save.

If there is not a match, reprogramming is not needed or it has already been
done. Refer to Service COMM to confirm this campaign applies to the vehicle
you are working on.
Table A
Model
Current ECM PART NUMBER: 237019BU1D, 9BU2D, 9BU3D, 9BU4D, 9BU5D, 9BU6D
2022 Frontier
9BU1E, 9BU2E, 9BU3E, 9BU4E, 9BU5E, 9BU6E
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9. Follow the on-screen instructions to navigate C-III plus and reprogram the ECM.

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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10. When the screen in Figure 5 displays, reprogramming is complete.
NOTE: If the screen in Figure 5 does not display (reprogramming did not complete),
refer to the ECM Recovery information on Page 8.
Step 12
Figure 5
11. Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle.
12. Select Next.
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NOTE:
 In the next steps, 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
13. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the following:

Throttle Valve Closed Position

Idle Air Volume Learn (IAVL)

Accelerator Pedal Close Position Learning

Erase DTCs
14. When the entire reprogramming process is complete, the screen Figure 6 will
display.
15. Verify the before and after part numbers are different.
16. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 6) and attach it to the repair order for
documentation.
17. Reprogramming is complete, select Confirm, see claims information on Page 9.
XXXXX
Step 15
XXXXX
Step 16
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Step 17
Figure 6
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ECM recovery:
Do not disconnect 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 7:

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 7
If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” icon displays as shown in
Figure 8:
 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
Figure 8
 Select Home, and restart the reprogram procedure from the beginning
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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a “CM” line claim using the following claims coding:
Campaign
(“CM”) ID
PC863
Description:
Op Code
FRT
Reprogram ECM
PC8630
0.4 Hr
Reprogram Not Needed
PC8631
0.3 Hr
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