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NHTSA ID Number: 10177215

Manufacturer Communication Number: NTB20-035a

TSB/Document Date: 2020-07-10


Summary

2018-2019 SENTRA; CVT JUDDER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.


234. Find the TCM Part Number
(Figure 244) and write it on
the repair order.
NOTE: This is the current
Part Number (P/N).
235. Compare the P/N you wrote
down to the numbers in the
Current TCM Part Number
column in Table B on page
115.

Figure 244

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236. Comparison results:

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

If there is not a match, reprogramming is not needed. Skip to step 265 on page
127.

Table B
MODEL
Sentra

YEAR
2018
2019

CURRENT TCM PART NUMBER: 31036 5UD0A, 5UD0B, 5UD0C
9AE2A, 9AE2B, 9AE2C, 9AE2D

237. Select Save.

238. Use arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.

239. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read and then select Next.

Figure 245

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240. Read the Current Part Number and Part Number After Reprogramming. They
should be different.
241. Select Next.

These numbers
should be
different

Figure 246
242. Make sure OK is highlighted green (battery voltage must be between 12.0 and 15.5
Volts).
243. 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

Figure 247
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NOTE: In the next step, the reprogramming process will begin when Start is selected.

244. Select Start.

Figure 248

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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 249

245. Wait for both progress bars to complete.

Figure 250

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246. When the screen in Figure 251 displays, the reprogramming is complete.
NOTE: If the screen in Figure 251 does not display (which indicates reprogramming
did not complete), skip to TCM RECOVERY on page 126.

247. Disconnect the battery maintainer/smart charger from the vehicle.

248. Select Next.

Figure 251

NOTE: Additional steps/operations are required before C-III plus will provide the final
reprogramming confirmation report. Continue to step 249 on page 120 to complete
the reprogramming procedure.

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249. Confirm the Transmission Fluid temperature judgment is OK, then select Next.

If the judgement is NG, drive the vehicle to warm the transmission until the
judgement changes to OK.

Figure 252

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250. Follow the on-screen
instructions while
maintaining the following
conditions:
a. Parking brake set.
b. Turn the ignition ON,
with the engine OFF.
c. Press the brake pedal.
d. Press the accelerator
pedal between ¼ and
½.

Figure 253

e. Put the shift selector
in R.
251. Select Erase DTC.

252. Follow the on-screen
instructions while
maintaining the following
conditions:
a. Parking brake set.
b. Ignition ON, with the
engine OFF.
c. Fully depress the
accelerator pedal.
d. Put the shift selector
in R.
Figure 254

253. Select Start.

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254. When COMPLETED is displayed, select Next.

Figure 255

255. Operate the ignition per the on-screen instructions.

Ignition status

Timer
Progress display

Figure 256

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256. When OK is displayed, select Next.

Figure 257

257. Operate the shift selector per the on-screen instructions.
a. Move the shift selector to P, then move P>R>N>D>P.
b. Confirm the center display meter indicates the correct selector position.

258. Select Next.

Figure 258
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259. Follow the on-screen instructions to erase all DTCs:
a. Turn the ignition OFF.
b. Turn the ignition ON.
c. Wait for DTC erase to complete.

260. Select Next.

Turn ignition ON > OFF > ON

Figure 259

261. When the entire reprogramming process is complete, the screen in Figure 260 on
page 125 will display.

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262. Verify the before and after part numbers are different.

263. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 260) and attach it to the repair order.

264. Select Confirm.

Figure 260
HINT: If you cannot print the above screen:
a. Select Screen Capture.
b. Name the file.
c. Save the file in My Documents.

A copy of the screen is now saved in the CONSULT PC. It can be
retrieved and printed at a later time.

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TCM Recovery:
Do not disconnect 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 261:

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 261

If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” icon displays as shown in
Figure 262:

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 262

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CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT

265. Navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in Figure 263.

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support

266. Select CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT.

267. Select Start.

Figure 263

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268. Follow the on-screen instructions; maintain the following conditions:
a. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
b. Press the brake pedal.
c. Press the accelerator pedal between ¼ and ½.
d. Put the shift selector in R.
269. Select Start.

Figure 264
270. Release the accelerator and brake (shift selector remains in R).
271. Turn the ignition OFF, then wait 10 seconds.

Figure 265

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272. Turn the ignition ON, then wait 10 seconds.

Figure 266

273. Turn the ignition OFF, then wait 10 seconds.

Figure 267

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274. Turn the ignition ON.

275. Move shift selector to P.

Figure 268

276. When Completed is displayed, select End.

Figure 269

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277. Does the pop-up notification in Figure 270 display?
YES: TCM Programming is not correct for the installed control valve. Select OK, then
return to step 207 on page 107.
NO: Proceed to step 278 on page 132.

If this notification
displays, perform
TCM
Reprogramming

Figure 270

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ERASE LEARNING VALUE

278. Navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in Figure 271.

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support

279. Select ERASE LEARNING VALUE.

280. Select Start.

Figure 271

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281. Follow the on-screen instructions while maintaining the following conditions:
a. Parking brake set.
b. Ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
c. Put the shift selector in R.
d. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
282. Select Start.

Figure 272

283. When COMPLETED is displayed, select End.

Figure 273

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CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN

284. Navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in Figure 274.

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support

285. Select CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN.
286. Select Start.

Figure 274
287. Select Start.

Figure 275
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288. Select Clear.

Figure 276

289. Select Yes.

Figure 277

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

0

Figure 278

291. Start the engine.

292. Set the parking brake.

293. Turn OFF the A/C.

294. Bring the engine to normal operating temperature range.

295. Confirm the CVT fluid temperature is over 122°F (50°C).

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AUXILIARY GEARBOX CLUTCH POINT LEARNING

296. Navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in Figure 279.

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support

297. Select Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning.
298. Select Start.

Figure 279
299. Follow the on-screen instructions in Figure 280 and then select Start.

Figure 280

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300. With the brake pedal still applied, move the CVT selector lever into the D position.

Figure 281 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 begin.

Figure 281
301. Continue to press the brake pedal until the Current status shows “Completed” as
shown in Figure 283 on page 139.
HINT: This may take several minutes to complete.

Figure 282

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302. When Completed is displayed, select End.

Figure 283

303. Shift the vehicle into Park, turn the ignition OFF and release the brake pedal.
304. Perform Auxiliary Gearbox Clutch Point Learning (steps 296 to 303) one additional
time (a total of two times).

Erase DTCs
305. Use C-III plus to erase any transmission DTCs that may have stored.
306. Turn OFF C-III plus.
307. Disconnect C-III plus from the vehicle.
308. Verify the CVT operates normally and no abnormal noises are heard during a test
drive.

Procedure complete.

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PARTS INFORMATION

Belt and Pulley with Control Valve Repair (Sub-Assembly Repair)
DESCRIPTION
KIT-CONTROL VALVE
KIT-PULLEY
KIT-OIL PUMP
Loctite 5460 Sealant (1) (2)
NissaneBay logo NS-3 CVT Fluid (1) (2)
Additional Engagement Tool O-Rings (5)
Lens Swab packet

PART #
QUANTITY
3170E-X428C
1
31214-3JX9B
1
31340-X429E
1
999MP-LT5460P
(3) (4)
999MP-CV0NS3 As needed
11440
As needed
J-51963
(6)

****Single use parts that are not included in the above kits****
DESCRIPTION
CLIP (air breather hose clip)
GASKET - INTAKE ADAPTER (throttle body gasket)
GASKET - INTAKE MANIFOLD
PIN - COTTER
NUT - LOCK, FRONT WHEEL BEARING
WASHER (wheel hub lock nut washer)
NUT (stabilizer connecting rod to front strut)
NUT (outer socket)
CLAMP (for water hose and heater thermostat assembly)
SEAL - O RING (fill tube)
WASHER – SPRING (manual plate)
NUT - HEX (manual plate)
WASHER-DRAIN (CVT Oil Pan Drain Plug Gasket)

PART # PREFIX
24225
16175
14035
40073
40262
40037
01225
01223
16439
31084
08915

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