SB-10044780-2778
Classification:

EC12-012g

Reference:

Date:

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June 18, 2014

MIL ON WITH DTC P0101
This bulletin has been amended. The Applied Vehicles section and Table A on page 5 have been
updated. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLES:

2011-2012 Altima Coupe (CL32)
2011-2012 Altima Sedan (L32)
2013 Altima Sedan (L33) with QR25DE engine only
2015 Altima Sedan (L33) with QR25DE engine only
2011-2012 cube® (Z12)
2011-2012 Frontier (D40) with VQ40DE engine only
2011-2012 Maxima (A35)
2011-2012 Pathfinder (R51) with VQ40DE engine only
2011-2012 Sentra (B16) with MR20DE engine only
2011-2012 Xterra (N50)

IF YOU CONFIRM


The MIL is ON with DTC P0101 for Mass Air Flow sensor (MAF) stored in the ECM.
AND



There are no drivability concerns.

ACTION
1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies to the
vehicle you are working on.
2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM.

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.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE:


Most instructions for reprogramming with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) are
displayed on the CONSULT PC screen.



If you are not familiar with the reprogramming procedure, click here. This will link
you to the "CONSULT- III plus (C-III plus) ECM Reprogramming" general procedure.



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
Figure A


After reprogramming is complete, you will be required to perform Throttle Valve
Closed Position, Idle Air Volume Learn, Accelerator Closed Position, and DTC
erase.

CAUTION:


Connect the GR8 to the 12V battery and select ECM Power Supply Mode.
If the vehicle battery voltage drops below 12.0V or 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 VI. If Bluetooth® signal waves are within
range of the CONSULT PC during reprogramming, reprogramming may be
interrupted and the ECM may be damaged.

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1. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle to begin the reprogramming procedure.
2 Start C-III plus.
3. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized / connected.


The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized / connected.

4. Select Re/programming, Configuration.

VI is
recognized

Step
4

Figure 1

5. Follow the on-screen instructions and navigate the C-III plus to the screen shown in
Figure 2 on the next page.

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6. When you get to the screen shown in Figure 2, confirm this bulletin applies as follows.
A. Find the ECM Part Number and write it on the repair order.
NOTE: This is the current ECM Part Number (P/N).

6A: Current ECM P/N

Figure 2

B. Compare the P/N you wrote down to the numbers in the Current ECM Part Number
column in Table A on the next three pages.


If there is a match, this bulletin applies. Continue with the reprogramming
procedure.



If there is not a match, this bulletin does not apply. Close C-III plus and refer to
ASIST for further diagnostic information.

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Table A
Model

2011 Altima
(with QR25DE engine)

Current ECM Part Number: 23710ZX56A
ZX57A
ZX58A, ZX58B, ZX58C
ZX59A, ZX59B, ZX59C
9HA7A, 9HA7B, 9HA7C
9HA8A, 9HA8B, 9HA8C

2011 Altima
(with VQ35DE engine)

ZX50A, ZX51A, ZX53A, ZX54A, ZX55A
9HA0C, 9HA1C, 9HA2C, 9HA3C, 9HA4C
9HA0D, 9HA2D, 9HA3D

2012 Altima
(with QR25DE engine)

9HC0A, 9HC0B, 9HC0C, 9HC0D, 9HC0E
9HC1A, 9HC1B, 9HC1C, 9HC1D, 9HC1E
9HC2A, 9HC2B
9HC3A, 9HC3B
9HC4A
9HC5A
9HA7A, 9HA8A
9HA7B, 9HA8B
9HA7C, 9HA8C

2012 Altima
(with VQ35DE engine)

9HA0A, 9HA1A, 9HA2A, 9HA3A, 9HA4A
9HA0B, 9HA1B, 9HA2B, 9HA3B, 9HA4B
9HA0C, 9HA1C, 9HA2C, 9HA3C, 9HA4C
9HA0D, 9HA2D, 9HA3D

2013 Altima Sedan
(with QR25DE engine)

3TA0A, 3TA0B, 3TA0C
3TA1B, 3TA1C, 3TA1D
3TA6A, 3TA7A, 3TA8A
3TA6B, 3TA7B, 3TA8B
3TA6C, 3TA7C, 3TA8C
3TY0A, 3TY0B, 3TY0C
3TY1A, 3TY1B, 3TY1C
3TY6A, 3TY7A, 3TY8A
3TY6B, 3TY7B, 3TY8B
3TY6C, 3TY7C, 3TY8C

2015 Altima Sedan
(with QR25DE engine)

9HP0A, 9HP1A, 9HP2A, 9HP3A, 9HP4A, 9HP5A

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Table A (continued)

2011 Sentra
(with MR20DE engine)

9AA0A, 9AA1A, 9AA2A, 9AA3A
9AA4A, 9AA5A, 9AA6A, 9AA7A, 9AA8A
9AB0A, 9AB0B, 9AB0C
9AB1A, 9AB1B, 9AB1C
9AB2A, 9AB2B, 9AB2C
9AB3A, 9AB3B, 9AB3C

2012 Sentra
(with MR20DE engine)

9AF0A, 9AF0B, 9AF0C, 9AF0D
9AF1A, 9AF1B, 9AF1C, 9AF1D
9AF2A, 9AF2B, 9AF2C, 9AF2D
9AF3A, 9AF3B, 9AF3C, 9AF3D
9AF4A, 9AF4B, 9AF4C, 9AF4D
9AF5A, 9AF5B, 9AF5C, 9AF5D
9AF6A, 9AF6B, 9AF6C, 9AF6D
9AF7A, 9AF7B, 9AF7C, 9AF7D
9AF8A, 9AF8B, 9AF8C, 9AF8D
9AH0A, 9AH0B, 9AH0C, 9AH0D
9AH1A, 9AH1B, 9AH1C, 9AH1D
9AH2A, 9AH2B, 9AH2C, 9AH2D
9AH3A, 9AH3B, 9AH3C, 9AH3D

2011 Maxima

ZY70A, ZY71A, ZY70B, ZY71B

2012 Maxima

9DA0A, 9DA1A, 9DA0B, 9DA1B
1FS0A, 1FS1A, 1FS2A,
1FS3A, 1FS4A, 1FS5A,
1FS6A, 1FS7A
1FS0B, 1FS1B, 1FS2B,
1FS3B, 1FS4B, 1FS5B,
1FS6B, 1FS7B
1FK0A, 1FK1A, 1FK2A,
1FK3A, 1FK4A, 1FK5A,
1FK6A, 1FK7A
1FK0B, 1FK1B, 1FK2B,
1FK3B, 1FK4B, 1FK5B,
1FK6B, 1FK7B
1FU2A, 1FU3A, 1FU4A,
1FU5A, 1FU6A, 1FU7A,
1FU8A, 1FU9A
1FU2B, 1FU3B, 1FU4B,
1FU5B, 1FU6B, 1FU7B,
1FU8B, 1FU9B

2011 cube®

2012 cube®

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Table A (continued)
2011 Pathfinder
(with VQ40DE engine)

ZL76A, ZL77A, ZL78A, ZL79A

2012 Pathfinder
(with VQ40DE engine)

9BD8A, 9BD8B, 9BD9A, 9BD9B,
9BE8A, 9BE8B, 9BE9A, 9BE9B

2011 Frontier
(with VQ40DE engine)

9BA0A, 9BA2A, 9BA3A, 9BA4A, 9BA5A, 9BA7A,
9BA8A, 9BA9A, 9CA1A, 9CA2A, ZL70A, ZL71A,
ZL72A, ZL73A, ZL74A, ZL75A, ZL85A, ZL86A

2012 Frontier
(with VQ40DE engine)

9BD0A, 9BD0B, 9BD1A, 9BD1B, 9BD2A, 9BD2B,
9BD3A, 9BD3B, 9BD4A, 9BD4B, 9BD5A, 9BD5B,
9BD6A, 9BD6B, 9BD7A, 9BD7B, 9BE0A, 9BE0B,
9BE1A, 9BE1B, 9BE2A, 9BE2B, 9BE3A, 9BE3B,
9BE4A, 9BE4B, 9BE5A, 9BE5B, 9BE6A, 9BE6B,
9BE7A, 9BE7B, 9CD1A, 9CD1B, 9CD2A, 9CD2B

2011 Xterra
(with VQ40DE engine)

9BA0A, 9BA3A, 9CA1A, ZL70A

2012 Xterra
(with VQ40DE engine)

9BD0A, 9BD0B, 9BD2A, 9BD2B,
9BE0A, 9BE0B, 9BE2A, 9BE2B

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7. Follow the on-screen instructions to navigate C-III plus and reprogram the ECM.
NOTE:


In some cases, more than one new P/N for reprogramming is available.
 In this case, the screen in Figure 3 displays.
 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 means there is no
reprogramming available for this vehicle. Close C-III plus and refer back to ASIST for
further diagnosis.
IMPORTANT: If C-III plus locks up or freezes at this point or displays “cannot
complete reprogramming, CONSULT PC is set up with User Rights.
Reprogramming can be completed with Administrator log in”, the TOUGHBOOK
settings need to be changed so that Users have full access rights. See your
Dealership’s IT System Administrator for details.

Figure 3
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8. When the screen in Figure 4 displays, reprogramming is complete.

NOTE: If the screen in Figure 4 does not display (reprogramming does not complete),
refer to the information on page 10.

9. Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle.
10. Select Next.

Step
10

Figure 4

NOTE:


In the next steps, starting on page 11, 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.

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ECM recovery:
Do not disconnect plus 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 5:


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 5

If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” icon displays as shown in
Figure 6:



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.



Select Home, and restart
the reprogram procedure
from the beginning.

Figure 6

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11. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the following:


Throttle Valve Closed Position.



Idle Air Volume Learn (IAVL).

NOTE:
 Listed below are common conditions required for IAVL to complete.
 If IAVL does not complete within a few minutes, a condition may be out of
range.
 Refer to the appropriate Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for specific
conditions required for the vehicle you are working on.
o Engine coolant temperature: 70 -100° C (158 - 212°F)
o Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)
o Selector lever: P or N
o Electric load switch: OFF (Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)
o Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
o Vehicle speed: Stopped
o Transmission: Warmed up


Accelerator Pedal Close Position Learning



Erase DTCs

Continue to the next page.

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12. When the entire reprogramming process is complete, the screen in Figure 7 will display.
13. Verify the before and after part numbers are different.
14. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 7) and attach it to the repair order for warranty
documentation.
15. Select Confirm.

Step
13

Step
14
Step
15

Figure 7
16. Close C-III plus.
17. Turn the ignition OFF.
18. Disconnect the plus VI from the vehicle.
19. Test drive the vehicle and make sure it operates correctly and the MIL is OFF.



If the MIL comes ON, go back to ASIST for further diagnostic information.
Diagnosis and repairs beyond ECM reprogramming are not covered by this bulletin.

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) line claim using the following claims coding:
Description
Op Code
PFP
SYM
DIAG
FRT
Reprogram Engine Control
DE97AA
(1)
ZE
32
(2)
Module - ECM
(1) Refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAST) and use the ECM assembly part number
as the Primary Part (PFP).
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated flat rate
time.
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