Classification:

Reference:

AT17-004a

Date:

NTB17-041a

January 5, 2018

ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE
OR TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout.
It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action.
Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLES:

2013-2017 Sentra (B17)
2014-2017 Versa Note (E12)
2013-2017 Versa Sedan(N17)

APPLIED TRANSMISSION: CVT

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

If all additional services are not performed, 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

TCM REPROGRAMMING

2

ERASE MEMORY DATA

22

CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN
Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning
Erase DTCs

24
27
29

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
TCM REPROGRAMMING
IMPORTANT: Before starting, make sure:
 ASIST on the CONSULT PC has been synchronized (updated) to the current date.
 All C-III plus software updates (if any) have been installed.
 The CONSULT PC is connected to the internet (Wi-Fi, or cable).

1. Connect the plus Vehicle Interface (plus VI) to the vehicle.
CAUTION: Make sure the plus VI is securely connected. If the plus VI connection is
loose during reprogramming, the process will be interrupted and the TCM may be
damaged.
2. Connect the AC Adapter to the CONSULT PC.
CAUTION: 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.

3. Connect the GR8, set to “Power Supply” mode, to the vehicle battery.
CAUTION: Be sure the GR8 is connected securely to the battery. Make sure the
battery voltage stays between 12.0V and 15.5V during reprogramming. If the battery
voltage goes out of this range during reprogramming, the TCM may be damaged.
4. Turn OFF all external Bluetooth® devices (e.g., cell phones, printers, etc.) within range
of the CONSULT PC and the VI.
CAUTION: Make sure to turn OFF all external Bluetooth® devices. If Bluetooth®
signal waves are within range of the CONSULT PC and the VI during
reprogramming, reprogramming may be interrupted and the TCM may be damaged.

5. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.


The engine must not start or run during the reprogramming procedure.

6. Turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads such as exterior lights, interior lights, HVAC,
blower, rear defogger, audio, NAVI, seat heater, steering wheel heater, etc.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads. Make sure the
battery voltage stays between 12.0V and 15.5V during reprogramming. If the battery
voltage goes out of this range during reprogramming, the TCM may be damaged.
7. Turn ON the CONSULT PC.
8. Select CONSULT-III plus (open C-III plus).
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9. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.


Serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.

plus VI is
recognized

Figure 1

10. Select Re/programming, Configuration.

Step
10

Figure 2

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11. Use arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.
12. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
13. Select Next.

Step
11

Step
12

Step
13

Figure 3

14. If the screen in Figure 4 displays, select Automatic Selection(VIN).


If the screen in Figure 4 does not display, skip to step 15.

Step
14

Example

Figure 4
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15. Make sure VIN or Chassis # matches the vehicle’s VIN.

16. If the correct VIN is displayed, select Confirm.

Step 15
Verify here

Step
16

Figure 5

17. Select Confirm.

Step
17

Figure 6

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18. Select TRANSMISSION.

Step
18

Figure 7

19. Select Reprogramming.

Step
19

Figure 8

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20. Follow the on-screen instructions; maintain the following conditions:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
Press the Brake.
Press accelerator between ¼ and ½.
Put shift selector in R.

21. Select Start.

Step
21

Figure 9

22. When COMPLETED is displayed, select Next.

Step
22

Figure 10
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23. Operate the ignition per the on screen instructions.

Ignition status

Timer
Progress display

Figure 11

24. When OK is displayed, select Next.

Step
24

Figure 12

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25. Move the shift selector to P, then select Next.

Step
25

Figure 13

26. Operate the shift selector per the on-screen instructions.
a. Move the shift selector; P>R>N>D>P
b. Confirm the center display meter indicates the correct selector position.
27. Select Next.

Step
26
Step
27

Figure 14
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28. Select Save.

Step
28

Figure 15
29. Use arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.
30. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
31. Select Next.

Step
29

Step
30

Step
31

Figure 16

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IMPORTANT: For step 32 to be accurate:



ASIST on the CONSULT PC must be synchronized (updated) to the current date.
All C-III plus software updates (if any) must be installed.

32. Confirm reprogramming is required for this vehicle:


Read / compare the Current Part Number and Part Number After
Reprogramming (see Figure 17).



They should be different.

33. Comparison results:


If they are different, continue with the reprogramming procedure.



If they are the same, reprogramming is not needed. Skip to ERASE MEMORY
DATA on page 22.

34. Select Next.

Step 32
These numbers
should be
different

Step
34

Figure 17

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35. Make sure OK is highlighted green (battery voltage must be between 12.0 and 15.5
Volts).
36. Select Next.
IMPORTANT: Battery voltage must stay between 12.0 and 15.5 Volts during
reprogramming or TCM reprogramming may be interrupted and TCM may be damaged.

Monitor battery
voltage here

Step
35
Step
36

Figure 18

37. Select Start.

Monitor battery
voltage here

Step
37

Figure 19

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

If a screen displays asking for “Please select your user group”; select
USA/CANADA Dealers.



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 20

38. Wait for both progress bars to complete.

Step
38

Figure 21

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39. When the screen in Figure 22 displays, the reprogramming is complete.
NOTE: If the screen in Figure 22 does not display (which indicates reprogramming did
not complete), refer to the information on the next page.

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

41. Select Next.

Step
41

Figure 22

NOTE: Additional steps/operations are required before C-III plus will provide the final
reprogramming confirmation report. Continue with the reprogramming procedure on
page 16.

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If reprogramming does not complete and the “!?” symbol displays as shown in
Figure 23:


Check battery voltage (12.0 –
15.5V).



Ignition ON, engine OFF.



External Bluetooth® devices are
OFF.



All electrical loads are OFF.

