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July 19, 2018

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
2013-2017 SENTRA; ECM REPROGRAM
PM827 and PC633
CAMPAIGN ID #s:
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013-2017 Sentra (B17)
MRA8DE (non-turbo)
APPLIED ENGINE:
Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS)
National Service History to confirm campaign eligibility.

INTRODUCTION
Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 20132017 Sentra vehicles that are currently registered in the states of Arizona or Nevada. 20132014 Sentra vehicles will have the PCV valve replaced, and the Engine Control Module
(ECM) software reprogrammed. 2015-2017 Sentra vehicles will have the ECM software
reprogrammed only. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts
or labor.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification numbers PM827 and PC633 to this campaign. The
correct number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature
dealing with this campaign.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service
department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties, vehicles presented by
transient (tourists) owners, and vehicles in a dealer’s inventory.

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
2013-2014 Sentra Only: Inspect / Replace PCV Valve
1. Open the engine hood and locate the PCV valve.
2. Inspect the color of the PCV valve.
If the PCV valve is orange, as shown in Figure A:


Replace the PCV valve.



If needed, refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section EM-Engine
Mechanical, for replacement information.



Use the new PCV valve listed in the Parts Information.



The new PCV valve is “black” color.

If the PCV valve is black:


DO NOT replace – go to the next page, 2013-2017 Sentra: Reprogram ECM.

PCV valve

Figure A

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2013-2017 Sentra: Reprogram ECM
IMPORTANT: Before starting, make sure:


ASIST on the CONSULT PC has been synchronized (updated) to the current date.



All CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) software updates (if any) have been installed.



The CONSULT PC is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or cable).

NOTE:


Most instructions for reprogramming with 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 B



After reprogramming is complete, you will be required to perform Idle Air Volume
Learn. The above condition are required for Idle Air Volume Learn to complete.

CAUTION:


Connect the GR8 to the 12V battery and select ECM Power Supply Mode.
If the vehicle battery voltage drops below 12.0V or rises 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 plus VI. If Bluetooth® signal waves
are within range of the CONSULT PC and plus VI 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.

Step 3:
plus 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 page.


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



If there is not a match, reprogramming is not needed. Proceed to page 12,
CLAIMS INFORMATION, “Reprogramming Not Needed”.

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Table A
MODEL: SENTRA

CURRENT ECM PART NUMBER: 23710-

2013

3RH0A, 3RH0B, 3RH0D
3RH1A, 3RH1B, 3RH1D
3RH2A, 3RH2B, 3RH2D, 3RH2E
3RH3A, 3RH3B, 3RH3D, 3RH3E
3RJ0B, 3RJ1B
3SG8B, 3SG8C, 3SG8E
3SG9B, 3SG9C, 3SG9E
3SZ0D, 3SZ0E
3SZ1D, 3SZ1E

2014

3RT0B, 3RT1B
3RU6B, 3RU6C, 3RU6E
3RU7B, 3RU7C, 3RU7E
3RU8B, 3RU8C, 3RU8E
3RU9B, 3RU9C, 3RU9E
3SR6A, 3SR7A
9AM4D, 9AM4E
9AM5D, 9AM5E

2015

4AT2A, 4AT2B, 4AT2C
4AT4A, 4AT4B, 4AT4C, 4AT4D
4AT6A, 4AT6B, 4AT6C, 4AT6D
4AT8A, 4AT8B, 4AT8C, 4AT8D, 4AT8E

2016

4AF0A, 4AF1A, 4AF2A, 4AF3A, 4AF4A, 4AF5A
4AF0B, 4AF1B, 4AF2B, 4AF3B, 4AF4B, 4AF5B
4AF0D, 4AF1D, 4AF2D, 4AF3D, 4AF4D, 4AF5D

2017

3SH4B, 3SH4C, 3SH4D
3SH5B, 3SH5C, 3SH5D, 3SH5E
3SH6B, 3SH6C, 3SH6D, 3SH6E
3SH7B, 3SH7C, 3SH7D, 3SH7E
3SH8A
3SR8A, 3SR9A

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

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.

Figure 3


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 4
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8. When the screen in Figure 5 displays, reprogramming is complete.
NOTE: If the screen in Figure 5 does not display (indicating that reprogramming did not
complete), refer to the information on page 9.
9. Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle.
10. Select Next.

Step
10

Figure 5

NOTE:


In the next steps, starting on page 10, 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 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 6:


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 6

If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” icon displays as shown in
Figure 7:



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 7

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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 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 8 will display.
13. Verify the before and after part numbers are different.
14. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 8) and attach it to the repair order for warranty
documentation.
15. Select Confirm.

Step
13

Step
14
Step
15

Figure 8

16. Close C-III plus.
17. Turn the ignition OFF.
18. Disconnect the plus VI from the vehicle.

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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
PCV Valve (Black Color)

*

PART NUMBER
11810-6N202

QUANTITY
1*

If needing replacement. See page 2.

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a “CM” line claim using the following claims coding:

*

CAMPAIGN (“CM”) ID

DESCRIPTION

OP CODE

FRT

PM827

ECM Reprogramming

PM8270

0.4 hrs

PM827

ECM Reprogramming and
PCV Valve Replacement
(only Sentra MY13 & MY14) *

PM8271

0.5 hrs

PM827

Reprogramming Not Needed

PM8272

0.3 hrs

PC633

ECM Reprogramming

PC6331

0.4 hrs

PC633

ECM Reprogramming and
PCV Valve Replacement
(only Sentra MY13 & MY14) *

PC6332

0.5 hrs

PC633

Reprogramming Not Needed

PC6333

0.3 hrs

If PCV valve replacement is performed. See page 2.

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