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November 29, 2012

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
2013 GT-R ECM REPROGRAM

CAMPAIGN ID #:

P2561

APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013 GT-R (R35)
Check Service COMM to confirm campaign eligibility.

INTRODUCTION
Nissan has decided to implement a service campaign to improve the cold start misfire
monitoring of the engine. This adjustment to the 2013 model year GT-R’s On-Board
Diagnostics (OBD) system will help increase the protection to the vehicle and maintain the
vehicle’s emission system warranty. Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign
to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) at no charge for parts or labor.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number P2561 to this campaign. This number must
appear on all communications 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
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Make sure your ASIST has been freshly synchronized and all CONSULT-III plus (CIII plus) upgrades have been installed.

IMPORTANT: C-III plus must be updated with the newest software
(newest versions).
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Most instructions for reprogramming with C-III plus are displayed on the CONSULT
PC screen.

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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.

CAUTION:
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Connect a battery charger to the vehicle battery.
If the vehicle battery voltage drops below 12.0V or above 15.5V during
reprogramming, the ECM may be damaged.

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Be sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads.
If a vehicle electrical load remains ON, the ECM may be damaged.

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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.

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Turn off all external Bluetooth® devices (e.g., cell phones, printers, etc.) within
range of the CONSULT PC and the VI. If Bluetooth® signal waves are within
range of the CONSULT PC 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 Open ASIST on the CONSULT PC and start C-III plus.

3. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized / connected.
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The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized / connected.

4. Select Re/programming, Configuration.

Confirm Diagnosis
Menu (Nissan GT-R).

Diagnosis Menu (Nissan GT-R)

Step 3: VI is
recognized

Step
4

Figure 1

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5. Follow the C-III plus on-screen instructions and navigate to the screen shown in Figure
2 on the next page.

IMPORTANT:
During the initial “Reprogramming Confirmation” set-up, if you get this screen (Figure 3):
1. Select Delete, then
2. Select Other Operation, then
3. Continue with the reprogramming procedure.
NOTE: If reprogramming does not complete, this screen can display for
reprogramming recovery. Do not select Delete if this screen displays during
reprogram recovery.

Figure 1A

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

•

If there is not a match, this campaign does not apply, or it has already been
done. Check Service COMM to confirm campaign eligibility.

Table A
Model

Current ECM Part Number: 23710 -

2013 GT-R

KJ12A, KJ12B

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

NOTE:
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In some cases, more than one new P/N for reprogramming is available.
¾ In this case, the screen in Figure 3 displays.
¾ Select and use the reprogramming option that does not have the message
“Caution! Use ONLY with NTBXX-XXX”.

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If you get this screen and it is blank (no reprogramming listed), it means there is no
reprogramming available for this vehicle. Close C-III plus and refer back to ASIST for
further diagnosis.

Figure 3

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8. When the screen in Figure 4 displays, reprogramming is complete.

NOTE: If the screen in Figure 4 does not display (reprogramming does not complete),
refer to the information on page 8.

9. Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle.

10. Select Next.

Step
10

Figure 4

11. Follow the on-screen instructions to Erase DTCs

12. When the entire reprogramming process is complete, the screen in Figure 7 on page 9
will display.

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ECM 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 5:
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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 5

If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” icon displays as shown in
Figure 6:

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Check battery voltage
(12.0 – 15.5 V)

•

CONSULT A/C adapter is
plugged in

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Ignition is ON, engine OFF

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Transmission is in Park

•

All C-III plus / VI cables are
securely connected

•

All C-III plus updates are
installed

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Select Home, and restart
the reprogram procedure
from the beginning.

Figure 6

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13. Verify the before and after part numbers are different (see Figure 7).
14. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 7) and attach it to the repair order for warranty
documentation.
15. Select Confirm.

Step
13

Step
14

Step
15

Figure 7
16. Close C-III plus.
17. Turn the ignition OFF.
18. Disconnect the plus VI from the vehicle.
19. Start the engine and allow it to warm up; make sure the idle speed is correct.
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Idle speed specification: Engine warm, no load, in P or N; 825 ± 50 RPM

20. Make sure the MIL is OFF.
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If the MIL is ON, go back to ASIST for further diagnostic information.

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Diagnosis and repairs beyond ECM reprogramming are not covered by this bulletin.

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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Campaign (CM) line claim using the following claims coding:
CAMPAIGN (CM) I.D. #
P2561

DESCRIPTION
ECM Reprogram

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OP CODE
P25610

FRT
0.6 hrs.

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OWNER’S LETTER
Non-California
Dear Highly Valued 2013 Model Year Nissan GT-R Owner:
To help provide you with the highest level of satisfaction possible on your ownership
experience and to provide the highest level of vehicle protection possible, Nissan has
decided to implement a service campaign to improve the cold start misfire monitoring of the
engine. This adjustment to the 2013 model year GT-R’s On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)
system will help increase the protection to the vehicle and maintain the vehicle’s emission
system warranty.
This has no effect on drivability, performance, or safety, but will help protect your vehicle.
If your vehicle does not have its OBD system adjusted, it may fail an emission inspection in
those areas where such testing is required under state or local law.
What Nissan Will Do
To correct this condition, Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Emission Service Campaign to
reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM). This free service should take about one hour
to complete, but your certified Nissan GT-R dealer may require your vehicle for a longer
period of time based upon their work schedule. To ensure the least inconvenience for
you, it is important that you have an appointment before bringing your vehicle to the
dealer for service.
Vehicles will be eligible for this Voluntary Emission Service Campaign regardless of
whether non-original parts were used for service and repairs, or if service was done by a
repair facility other than a certified Nissan GT-R dealer.

What You Should Do
In order to ensure your full protection under the emission warranty provisions, it is
recommended that you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible by your certified
Nissan GT-R dealer. Failure to do so could be determined as lack of proper maintenance
of your vehicle.
Contact your certified Nissan GT-R dealer at your convenience in order to arrange an
appointment to have your vehicle serviced beginning on December 3, 2012. Please bring
this notice with you when you keep your service appointment. Instructions have been sent
to your certified Nissan GT-R dealer. If you have additional questions you may contact the
National Consumer Affairs Department, Nissan North America, Inc., P.O Box 685003,
Franklin, TN 37068-5003. The toll free number is 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).
Thank you for your cooperation. We are indeed sorry for any inconvenience this may
cause you.

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California

Dear Highly Valued 2013 Model Year Nissan GT-R Owner:
To help provide you with the highest level of satisfaction possible on your ownership
experience and to provide the highest level of vehicle protection possible, Nissan has
decided to implement a service campaign to improve the cold start misfire monitoring of the
engine. This adjustment to the 2013 model year GT-R’s On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)
system will help increase the protection to the vehicle and maintain the vehicle’s emission
system warranty.
This has no effect on fuel consumption, drivability, performance, or safety, but will help
protect your vehicle.
If your vehicle does not have its OBD system adjusted, it may fail a Smog Check test in
those areas of California where such testing is required under state law.
What Nissan Will Do
To correct this condition, Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Emission Service Campaign to
reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM). This free service should take about one hour
to complete, but your certified Nissan GT-R dealer may require your vehicle for a longer
period of time based upon their work schedule. To ensure the least inconvenience for
you, it is important that you have an appointment before bringing your vehicle to the
dealer for service.
Vehicles will be eligible for this Voluntary Emission Service Campaign regardless of
whether non-original parts were used for service and repairs, or if service was done by a
repair facility other than a certified Nissan GT-R dealer.

What You Should Do
In order to ensure your full protection under the emission warranty provisions, it is
recommended that you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible by your certified
Nissan GT-R dealer. Failure to do so could be determined as lack of proper maintenance
of your vehicle.
Contact your certified Nissan GT-R dealer at your convenience in order to arrange an
appointment to have your vehicle serviced beginning on December 3, 2012. Please bring
this notice with you when you keep your service appointment. Instructions have been sent
to your certified Nissan GT-R dealer. If you have additional questions you may contact the
National Consumer Affairs Department, Nissan North America, Inc., P.O Box 685003,
Franklin, TN 37068-5003. The toll free number is 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).
Thank you for your cooperation. We are indeed sorry for any inconvenience this may
cause you.

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