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NHTSA ID Number: 10177216

Manufacturer Communication Number: NTB20-036a

TSB/Document Date: 2020-07-10


Summary

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


b. Confirm the center display meter indicates the correct selector position.

259. Select Next.

Figure 258
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260. 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.

261. Select Next.

Turn ignition ON > OFF > ON

Figure 259

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

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

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

265. 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

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

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support

267. Select CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT.

268. Select Start.

Figure 263

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269. 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.
270. Select Start.

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

Figure 265

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

Figure 266

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

Figure 267

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275. Turn the ignition ON.

276. Move shift selector to P.

Figure 268

277. When Completed is displayed, select End.

Figure 269

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278. 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 208 on page 107.
NO: Proceed to step 279 on page 132.

If this notification
displays, perform
TCM
Reprogramming

Figure 270

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ERASE LEARNING VALUE

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

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support

280. Select ERASE LEARNING VALUE.

281. Select Start.

Figure 271

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282. 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.
283. Select Start.

Figure 272

284. When COMPLETED is displayed, select End.

Figure 273

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CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN

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

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support

286. Select CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN.
287. Select Start.

Figure 274
288. Select Start.

Figure 275
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289. Select Clear.

Figure 276

290. Select Yes.

Figure 277

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

0

Figure 278

292. Start the engine.

293. Set the parking brake.

294. Turn OFF the A/C.

295. Bring the engine to normal operating temperature range.

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

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AUXILIARY GEARBOX CLUTCH POINT LEARNING

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

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support

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

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

Figure 280

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301. 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
302. 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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303. When COMPLETED is displayed, select End.

Figure 283

304. Shift the vehicle into Park, turn the ignition OFF and release the brake pedal.
305. Perform Auxiliary Gearbox Clutch Point Learning (steps 297 to 304) one additional
time (a total of two times).

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

Procedure complete.

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PARTS INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: The parts lists apply to both Versa Sedan and Versa Note unless otherwise
stated.

Belt and Pulley with Control Valve Repair (Sub-Assembly Repair)
DESCRIPTION

PART #

QUANTITY

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

3170E-X428B
31214-X429D
31340-X429E
999MP-LT5460P
999MP-CV0NS3
11440
J-51963

1
1
1
(3) (4)
As needed
As needed
(6)

****Single use parts that are not included in the above kits****
DESCRIPTION

PART # PREFIX QUANTITY

GASKET - INTAKE MANIFOLD
(throttle body gasket) (Versa Note only)
GASKET - INTAKE MANIFOLD
PIN - COTTER
NUT - LOCK, FRONT WHEEL BEARING
NUT (steering knuckle)
NUT (stabilizer connecting rod to front strut)
NUT (outer socket)
CLAMP (CVT oil cooler hose)
CLAMP (for water hose) (Versa Note only)
SEAL - O RING (fill tube)
WASHER - SPRING (manual plate)
NUT - HEX (manual plate)
WASHER-DRAIN
(CVT Oil Pan Drain Plug Gasket)

16175

1

14035
40073
40262
01223
01225
01223
21639
16439
31084
08915
08911

1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1

11026

1

Refer to the footnotes on page 142.

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PARTS INFORMATION (continued)

IMPORTANT: The parts lists apply to both Versa Sedan and Versa Note unless otherwise
stated.

Control Valve only Repair
DESCRIPTION

PART #

QUANTITY

KIT-CONTROL VALVE

3170E-X428B

1

NissaneBay logo NS-3 CVT Fluid (1) (2)

999MP-CV0NS3 As needed

Additional Engagement Tool O-Rings (5)

11440

As needed

Lens Swab packet

J-51963

(6)

****Single use parts that are not included in the above kit****
DESCRIPTION

PART # PREFIX QUANTITY

WASHER – SPRING (manual plate)

08915

1

NUT - HEX (manual plate)

08911

1

SEALO Ring (secondary speed sensor)

31526

1

WASHER-DRAIN
(CVT Oil Pan Drain Plug Gasket)

11026

1

Refer to the footnotes on page 142.

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PARTS INFORMATION (continued)

IMPORTANT: The parts lists apply to both Versa Sedan and Versa Note unless otherwise
stated.

CVT Assembly Replacement
DESCRIPTION

PART #

QUANTITY

CVT Assembly

(7)

1

NissaneBay logo NS-3 CVT Fluid (1) (2)

999MP-CV0NS3 As needed

****Single use parts that are not included with the CVT Assembly****
DESCRIPTION
GASKET - INTAKE MANIFOLD
(throttle body gasket) (Versa Note only)
GASKET - INTAKE MANIFOLD

PART # PREFIX QUANTITY
16175

1

14035

1

PIN - COTTER

40073

2

NUT - LOCK, FRONT WHEEL BEARING

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