2010

Frontier (D40)

9BA7A, 9BA5A, 9BA2A, 9BA0A

2011

9CA2A, 9CA1A
ZL73A, ZL72A
9CD2B, 9CD1B
9CD2A, 9CD1A
9BE5B, 9BE4B, 9BE1B, 9BE0B

2012

9BE5A, 9BE4A, 9BE1A, 9BE0A
9BD5B, 9BD4B, 9BD1B, 9BD0B
9BD5A, 9BD4A, 9BD1A, 9BD0A
ZZ82D, ZZ82C, ZZ82B, ZZ82A

2010
Xterra (N50)

ZZ70D, ZZ70C, ZZ70B, ZZ70A
9BA0A, 9CA1A

2011

9BE0B, 9BE0A
9BD2B, 9BD2A

2012

9BD0B, 9BD0A

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

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PARTS INFORMATION
MODEL

DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

QUANTITY

Frontier (D40)
ONLY

Center Exhaust Tube

20030-9BK0A

1

Gasket

20692-24U0A

1

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

DESCRIPTION

PFP

Reprogram Engine Control Module

OP CODE

SYM

DIA

FRT

DE97AA

(2)

(1)
ZE
32
Replace Exhaust Tube
FD30AA
(2)
(Frontier ONLY)
(1) Reference the repair order and use the ECM part number written down in step 6 of the
service procedure.
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated flat rate
time.

OR
2010-2015 Frontier ONLY without ECM Reprogram

Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
PFP OP CODE SYM
DIA
FRT
Replace Exhaust Tube
(3)
FD30AA
ZE
32
(4)
(3) Reference the parts Informaiton table and use the Exhaust Tube Assy as the PFP.
(4) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated flat rate
time.

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