

International Mobile
Equipment Identity Number
(IMEI) of the original TCU.
This number is located on
the TCU.



IMEI Number of the
replacement TCU.
This number is located on
the TCU.

LABEL ON TCU

Figure 7

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Install the New TCU
14. Install the new / replacement TCU into the vehicle. Refer to the ESM for installation
information.


For PDF ESM: section AV–Audio, Visual & Navigation System



For Web ESM: DRIVER INFORMATION & MULTIMEDIA > AUDIO VISUAL &
NAVIGATION SYSTEM > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > TCU

Write VIN to TCU
15. Connect C-III plus and navigate to TELEMATICS > Work support.


Refer to steps 1-7 on pages 5-6.

16. Select WRITE VIN (SAVED
DATA).
NOTE: If VIN DATA could not be
saved in step 10, proceed to
Manually Enter VIN Data on
page 22.

Step
16
Step
17

17. Select Start.
Figure 8

18. Select Start.
Step
18

Figure 9
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19. Select End.

Step
19

Figure 10
20. Is the vehicle listed in the table below?


YES: Proceed to step 21.



NO: Proceed to step 31 on page 12.
2018 – 2021 Altima

2018 – 2020 Pathfinder

2018.5 – 2020 Armada *
2018 – 2021 LEAF

2018 – 2020 Rogue
2018 – 2019 Rogue Hybrid
2018.5 – 2021 Rogue Sport *
2018 – 2019 Titan / Titan XD

2019 – 2021 GT-R
2018 – 2021 Maxima
2018 – 2021 Murano

* For Rogue Sport and Armada vehicles, TCU Configuration is needed only if the TCU
ID number begins with “2047” (see Figure 17 on page 12).

Configure TCU
21. Select Re/programming,
Configuration.
NOTE: C-III plus screens for steps
22-24 are not shown.
Step
21

22. Read the precautions on C-III plus
screen and then select Next.
23. Select the model and model year.
24. Select Select, and then Confirm.

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25. Select TELEMATICS.

Step
25

Figure 12

26. Select After ECU Replacement.

Step
26

Figure 13

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27. Select Manual selection.

28. Select the applicable Type ID:
28277-6FL0D for:
 2018 Altima
 2018-2021 Maxima
 2018-2021 Murano
 2018-2020 Pathfinder
 2018-2019 Titan/Titan XD

Step
27

28277-6FL1D for:
 2018.5-2020 Armada

Figure 14

28277-7FH5A for:
 2018-2020 Rogue
 2018-2019 Rogue Hybrid
 2018.5-2021 Rogue Sport
 2019-2021 Altima

Step
28

28277-5SA2A for:
 2018-2021 LEAF
28277-6FL0C for:
 2019-2021 GT-R
NOTE: If C-III plus automatically selects
the Type ID, there will be no options
shown under Type ID and Figure 15 will
not display. Skip to step 30.

Step
29

Figure 15

29. Select Next.

30. Select OK.
Step
30

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Write New SIM ID Number on the Repair Order

31. Write the new SIM ID number on the repair order.

a. Navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in Figure 17.
Diagnosis (One System) > TELEMATICS > ECU Identification
b. Locate the SIM ID number and write it on the repair order as “New SIM ID”.

xxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

SIM ID
number

Figure 17

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Intelligent Key Registration (some vehicles)

32. If needed, perform Intelligent Key registration for all customer keys.


The vehicles listed in this table require Intelligent Key registration.
2016 – 2021 Altima
2018 – 2020 Armada

2018 – 2020 Rogue
2018 – 2019 Rogue Hybrid

2016 – 2021 Maxima

2018.5 – 2021 Rogue Sport *
2016 – 2019 Titan / Titan XD

2017 – 2021 Murano
2017 – 2020 Pathfinder

* For Rogue Sport vehicles, Intelligent Key Registration is needed only if the TCU ID
number begins with “2047” (see Figure 17 on page 12).


Refer to the C-III plus operations manual for key registration instructions.



If the vehicle you are working on is not listed in the above table, key registration is
not needed.

NOTE: The Remote Engine Start and Stolen Vehicle Locator features (if so equipped)
of NissanConnectSM Services will not function, and DTC B130C will be stored if
Intelligent Key registration is not completed.

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Turn ON TCU

33. Make sure the vehicle is not in shipping mode (shipping mode = extended storage
switch pulled OUT).

If needed, use the following steps to confirm the vehicle is not in shipping mode:
a. Make sure the ignition is OFF.
b. Open the driver’s door and leave it open.
c. Locate the interior fuse panel and remove the cover.
d. Push the white extended storage switch IN.
e. Turn the ignition ON.
f. Turn the ignition OFF.
g. Wait at least 2 seconds, and then turn the ignition ON.
h. Make sure the extended storage warning message is not displayed in the
combination meter/display.

34. Connect the C-III plus VI to the vehicle.

35. Set the parking brake and confirm the ignition is ON.

36. Launch C-III plus on the CONSULT PC.

37. Select Diagnosis (One
System).

Step
37

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38. Select TELEMATICS.

Step
38

Figure 19

39. Select Work support.

Step
39

Figure 20

40. Select TCU ACTIVATE
SETTING.
Step
40

41. Select Start.

Step
41

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42. Select Start.

Step
42

Figure 22

43. Select On to turn ON the TCU.
Step
43

44. Make sure Current status is On.

On

Step 44; make sure
current status is On

45. Select End.

Step
45

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TCU Registration
The following items must first be completed before calling NissanConnectSM
Services Powered by SiriusXM (SXM), or services may not function properly:


New / replacement TCU is installed in the vehicle.



WRITE VIN (SAVED DATA) has been completed.



If needed, Manual TCU Configuration has been performed.



If needed, all customer Intelligent Keys have been registered.



The TCU is turned ON.



IMEI number for original and replacement TCU is written on the repair order.



SIM ID number for the replacement TCU is written on the repair order.

46. Call NissanConnectSM Services Powered by SiriusXM at 1-844-711-8100.
For LEAF vehicles, call 1-800-922-1528. Hours of operation are listed below.
During this call:


You will be asked for your name, dealership name, and all of the information
collected.



The agent will unregister the original TCU and register the replacement TCU. If
needed, the agent will call back to confirm TCU registration has completed.



The vehicle may need to be moved outside if the cellular connection is not strong
enough. See Check TCU Cellular Reception on page 18.

NOTE:


The TCU will not communicate with the NissanConnectSM Services Data Center if
step 46 is not completed.



After registration, it may take up to 48 hours for services to be functional. If the
customer is enrolled in NissanConnectSM Services, make sure they are informed
features may not be available for up to 48 hours.



TCU registration does not enroll the customer in NissanConnectSM Services.

NissanConnectSM Services Powered by SiriusXM
Hours of Operation (Central Standard Time)
Monday thru Friday: 7 A.M. – 10 P.M.
Saturday: 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve: 7 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day.

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Check TCU Cellular Reception
47. Select Diagnosis (One System) and then TELEMATICS.
48. Select Data Monitor and then Cellular level.
49. Select START.

Figure 24
50. Check the Cellular level and confirm that it is “GOOD”.
51. If the Cellular level is MARGINAL or LOW, move the vehicle to an area with good
signal.
NOTE: The Cellular level constantly updates. Safely relocate the vehicle until a
“GOOD” Cellular level is received.

Figure 25
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52. Press the Info or APPS button.

Figure 26

EXAMPLE

53. Select NissanConnect Services.

Figure 27

EXAMPLE
54. Select Connected Search.

Figure 28

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55. Enter a POI (Point of Interest) location, and select “OK” or “Search”.
Example: “Starbucks”
EXAMPLE