Classification:

Reference:

AT16-015a

Date:

NTB16-108a

February 1, 2017

2016 TITAN XD; ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATES WHILE
DRIVING AT STEADY SPEED
This bulletin has been amended. The CLAIMS INFORMATION section has been corrected.
No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLES:
APPLIED ENGINE:

2016 Titan XD (A61)
VK56VD (Gasoline V8)

APPLIED TRANSMISSION:

7AT - RE7R01B

IF YOU CONFIRM
While driving at a steady speed, the engine RPM goes up and down (fluctuates) a small
amount.

ACTION
1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm TCM reprogramming applies.
2. If it applies, reprogram the TCM.

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) Reprogramming" general procedure.

CAUTION:


Connect the GR8 to the 12V battery and set to ECM power supply mode.
If the vehicle battery voltage goes below 12.0V or above 15.5V during
reprogramming, the TCM may be damaged.



Be sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads.
If a vehicle electrical load remains ON, the TCM 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 TCM 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 during reprogramming, reprogramming may
be interrupted and the TCM may be damaged.

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1. Connect the plus VI to the vehicle and open/start CONSULT-III plus.

2 Confirm the ignition is ON, with engine OFF.

3. Confirm the plus VI is recognized.


The Serial No. will display when the plus VI is recognized.

4. Select Re/programming, Configuration.

Step 3:
plus VI is
recognized

Step
4

Figure 1

5. Follow the on-screen instructions and navigate 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 TCM Part Number and write it on the repair order.
NOTE: This is the current TCM Part Number (P/N).

xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx

6A: Current TCM
P/N
31039 -XXXXX
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Figure 2

B. Compare the P/N you wrote down to the numbers in the Current TCM Part Number
column in Table A below.


If there is a match, continue with the reprogramming procedure.



If there is not a match, this bulletin does not apply. Refer to ASIST for further
diagnosis.

Table A
Model

Current TCM Part Number: 31039 -

2016 Titan XD

26X2A, 26X2B, 26X2C, 26X2D

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7. Follow the on-screen instructions to navigate C-III plus and reprogram the TCM.

NOTE:




In some cases, more than one new P/N for reprogramming is available.
1.

If more than one new P/N is available, the screen in Figure 3 displays.

2.

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.

TRANSMISSION

xxxxx-xxxxx
xxxxx-xxxxx

xxxxx-xxxxx
xxxxx xxxxx

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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 (indicating that reprogramming did
not complete), refer to TCM recovery on the next page.

9. Disconnect the GR8 (battery charger) from the vehicle.

10. Select Next.

Step
10

Figure 4

NOTE: Additional steps on page 8 are required before C-III plus will provide the final
reprogramming confirmation report.

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TCM Recovery
Do not disconnect the plus VI or shut down C-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 Confirm Shift Lever Position Display.

12. Follow the on-screen instructions to Erase DTCs.

13. When the entire reprogramming process is complete, the screen in Figure 7 will display.

14. Verify the before and after part numbers are different.

15. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 7) and attach it to the repair order for warranty
documentation.

16. Select Confirm.

Step
14

31039-XXXXX
31039-XXXXX
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx
TRANSMISSION

Step
15

xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Step
16

Figure 7

17. Close C-III plus.

18. Turn the ignition OFF.

19. Disconnect the plus VI from the vehicle.

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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION

PFP

OP CODE

SYM

DIA

FRT

Reprogram Transmission
Control Module

(1)

JF99AA

ZE

32

(2) (3)

(1) Refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) and use the Control Valve
Assembly (31705- *****) as the Primary Failed Part (PFP).
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated FRT.
(3) FRT allows adequate time to access DTC codes and reprogram TCM. No other
diagnostic procedures subsequently required. Do NOT claim any Diagnostic Op Codes
with this claim.

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