Classification:

Reference:

EC18-032

Date:

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December 3, 2018

VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN
2019 ALTIMA; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
R1813
CAMPAIGN ID #:
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2019 Altima (L34)
Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS)
National Service History to confirm campaign eligibility.
INTRODUCTION
Nissan is conducting this voluntary recall campaign on certain specific model year 2019
Altima vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) will be inspected, and if necessary,
reprogrammed. This action will resolve a potential false Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
issue. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number R1813 to this campaign. This number must
appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the dealer’s responsibility to check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS)
National Service History for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of
this voluntary recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes
vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) 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
REPROGRAM THE ECM
CAUTION: The engine cooling fans will run throughout the reprogramming procedure (this
is normal). The GR8 Battery Station must be used and set in ECM Power Supply Mode.
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).
 Use C-III plus to perform Self Diagnosis for all systems.
 If there are any DTCs; diagnose, perform repairs, and erase DTCs before
continuing.
NOTE:
 Most instructions for reprogramming with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) are
displayed on the CONSULT PC screen.
 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


After reprogramming is complete, you will
be required to perform Throttle Valve
Closed Position, Idle Air Volume Learn,
Accelerator Closed Position, and DTC
erase.

Figure 1

CAUTION:


Connect the GR8 to the 12V battery and select ECM Power Supply Mode.
If the vehicle battery voltage goes below 12.0V or above 15.5V during
reprogramming, the ECM may be damaged.



Be sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads such as exterior lights, interior
lights, HVAC, blower, rear defogger, audio, NAVI, seat heater, steering wheel
heater, etc. 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. Make sure the GR8 Battery Station is connected to the 12V battery, and then select
ECM Power Supply Mode.
CAUTION: The engine cooling fans will run throughout the reprogramming procedure
(this is normal). The GR8 Battery Station must be used, and ECM Power Supply Mode
selected.
2. Connect the plus Vehicle Interface (plus VI) to the vehicle.
3. Start CONSULT-III plus (open C-III plus).
4. Turn ON the ignition (with engine OFF).
5. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized / connected.


Serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized / connected.

6. Select Re/programming, Configuration.

Step 5: plus VI
is recognized

Step
6

Figure 2

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7. Use the arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.
8. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
9. Select Next.

Step
7
Step
8

Step
9

Figure 3

10. If the screen in Figure 4 does not display, select the Automatic Selection (VIN) tab.
11. Make sure VIN or Chassis # matches the vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
12. If the correct VIN is displayed, select Confirm.

xxxxxxx

Figure 4

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13. Select Confirm.

xxxxx

Figure 5

14. Select ENGINE.

Figure 6

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15. Select Reprogramming.

Figure 7

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16. When the screen in Figure 8 displays, confirm this bulletin applies as follows:
a. Find the ECM Part Number and write it on the repair order.
NOTE: This is the current Part Number (P/N).

xxxxxxx

xxxxxxxxxx

xxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxx

Figure 8
b. Compare the P/N written down to the P/Ns in the Current ECM Part Number
column in Table A below.
 If there is a match, continue with the reprograming procedure Proceed to step 17.


If there is not a match, reprogramming is not needed or it has already been done.
Proceed to CLAIMS INFORMATION, “Does Not Require ECM Reprogram”.

Table A
MODEL

CURRENT ECM PART NUMBER: 23710 6CA7A, 6CA7B, 6CA7C
6CA9A, 6CA9B, 6CA9C

2019 Altima

6CB5A, 6CB5B, 6CB5C
6CB8A, 6CB8B
6CC2A, 6CC2B

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17. Select Save.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

xxxxxxxxxxxxx

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Figure 9

18. Use the arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.
19. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
20. Select Next.

Step
18

Step
20

Step
19

Figure 10

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21. Read Current Part Number and Part Number After Reprogramming.
NOTE: The Current Part Number and Part Number After Reprogramming
will be the same.
22. Select Next.

xxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxx

These numbers
will be
THE SAME

xxxxxxxx

xxxxxxxx

Figure 11

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IMPORTANT:


In some cases, more than one new part number for reprogramming is available.
 In this case, the screen in Figure 12 displays.
 Select and use the reprogramming option that does not have the message
“Caution! Use ONLY WITH NTBXX-XXX”.



If the screen below displays as blank (no reprogramming listed), it means there is no
ECM reprogramming available for this vehicle. Proceed to CLAIMS INFORMATION,
“Does Not Require ECM Reprogram”.

Figure 12

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23. Make sure OK is highlighted green (battery voltage must be between 12.0 and 15.5
Volts).
24. Select Next.
CAUTION: Battery voltage must stay between 12.0 and 15.5 Volts during
reprogramming or ECM reprogramming may be interrupted and the ECM may be
damaged.

Monitor battery
voltage here

Figure 13
25. Make sure OK is highlighted green in the Judgment column for ALL monitored items,
and then select Start.

Monitor battery
voltage here

Figure 14

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26. Select USA/CANADA Dealers.
27. Select OK.

Figure 15
NOTE:
