Classification:

AT17-004

Reference:

Date:

NTB17-041

April 13, 2017

ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE
OR TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
2013-2017 Sentra (B17)
2014-2017 Versa Note (E12)
2013-2017 Versa (N17)
APPLIED TRANSMISSION: CVT
APPLIED VEHICLES:

SERVICE INFORMATION
After a CVT assembly or control valve replacement, additional service must be completed
with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus).


The original calibration data must first be erased from the TCM and then new
calibration data written.



If the calibration data is not erased, the vehicle can experience drivability concerns
which may result in a CVT issue.

Additional Service when Replacing Control Valve or Transaxle Assembly
 The following procedures, starting on the next page, must be performed in this
order.
 Check off procedure as they are performed in the order listed below.
CHECK OFF

PROCEDURE

PAGE

ERASE CALILBRATION DATA

2

ERASE LEARNING VALUE

4

CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN
Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning

5
8

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

1. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle.

2. Start CONSULT III PLUS (C-III plus).

3. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.


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

ERASE CALILBRATION DATA

4. Navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in Figure 1 below.


Diagnosis (All Systems) / TRANSMISSION / Work support

5. Select ERASE CALILBRATION DATA.

6. Select Start.

Step
5

Step
6

Figure 1

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7. Select Start.

Step
7

Figure 2

8. When the Current status changes to COMPLETED, select End.

Step
8

Figure 3

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ERASE LEARNING VALUE

9. With the C-III plus still connected, select ERASE LEARNING VALUE.

Step
9

Figure 4

10. Select Start.

Step
10

Figure 5

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11. When the Current status changes to COMPLETED select End.

Step
11

Figure 6

CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN

12. With the C-III plus still connected, select CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN.
13. Select Start.

Step
12

Step
13

Figure 7

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14. Select Start.

Step
14

Figure 8

15. Select Clear.

Step
15

Figure 9

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16. Select Yes.

Step
16

Figure 10

17. When CVFT DETERIORATION DATE changes to “0”, select End.

0

Step
17

Figure 11

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Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning
NOTE: Please complete Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning twice.

18. Start the engine.

19. Set the parking brake, turn OFF the A/C, and then bring the engine to normal operating
temperature range with CVT fluid temperature over 122°F (50°C).

20. Select Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning and then Start.
Or


If this feature is not available in the vehicle that is being repaired, skip to Manual
Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning on page 11.

Step
20

Figure 12

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21. Follow the on screen instructions to meet all parameters displayed in Figure 13 and
then select Start.

Step
21

Figure 13

22. With brake pedal still applied, shift the CVT selector lever into the D position.


Figure 15 on the next page will be displayed after shifting into D position.

NOTE: The Current status will show EXECUTING, but until the vehicle is shifted into the
D position Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning will not complete.

Step
22

Figure 14

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23. Continue to depress the brake pedal until the Current status shows “Completed” as
shown in Figure 16.
NOTE: This may take several minutes to complete.

Figure 15
24. Select End.
25. Shift the vehicle into “P”, turn ignition OFF and release the brake pedal.

Step
23

Step
24

Figure 16
26. Perform step 20 to step 25 one additional time (Total: Two times).
27. Turn OFF C-III plus.
28. Disconnect C-III plus from the vehicle.
29. Verify the CVT operates normally and no abnormal noises are heard during a test drive.
30. Erase DTCs (this is in addition to erasing the DTCs during TCM reprogramming).
Procedure complete.
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Manual Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning
CAUTION: If clutch touch point learning is not performed, you may feel shift shock
when the auxiliary transmission shifts.
NOTE: This manual procedure is only needed if the auto procedure is not available in
C-III plus.
a. Start the engine and warm up the CVT fluid to 50°C (122°F).
NOTE: Confirm the CVT fluid temperature by “FLUID TEMP” in “Data Monitor”.
b. Turn the air conditioner OFF.
c. Shift the CVT selector lever to the P position, turn the ignition OFF and then wait for
5 seconds.
d. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 5 seconds.
e. Turn the ignition OFF and then wait for 30 seconds.
f. Perform Step “e” to Step “f” two more times (Total: Three times).
g. Start the engine.
h. Allow engine to idle for 30 seconds.
i. Shift the CVT selector lever to D position.
j. Accelerate the vehicle from 0 km/h (0 MPH) to 65 km/h (40 MPH) at low throttle
(0.5/8 – 1/8).
k. Decelerate the vehicle to 30 km/h (18 MPH) or less without using brakes.
l.

Stop the vehicle and shift the selector lever to P position.

m. Turn the ignition OFF and wait for 5 seconds or more.
n. Restart the engine.
o. Perform Step “j” to Step “o” four times (Total: Five times).
p. Shift the selector lever to D position.
q. Accelerate the vehicle from 0 km/h (0 MPH) to 45 km/h (28 MPH) at low throttle
(0.5/8 – 1/8).
r. Stop the vehicle and shift the selector lever to P position.
s. Turn the ignition OFF for 5 seconds or more and then restart the engine.
t. Perform Steps “q” to Step “t” four times (Total: Five times).
u. Drive the vehicle and check that no shock occurs while shifting gears.

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