Classification:

Reference:

BR12-006

Date:

NTB13-013

February 8, 2013

2013 ALTIMA SEDAN; DTC C1197 STORED
APPLIED VEHICLE: 2013 Altima Sedan (L33)
APPLIED VINs and
DATES: Vehicles built before: 1N4(*)L3A(* *)DC 214030 and February 1, 2013
1N4AL3A(* *)DN 504676 and January 22, 2013
1N4BL3A(* *)DN 507630 and January 24, 2013

IF YOU CONFIRM:
DTC C1197 is stored in the ABS actuator and electric unit (ABS control unit).
NOTE: The brake warning light may be on.

ACTION:
1. Refer to page 4, step 8 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin pertains
to an applied vehicle that you are working on.
2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ABS control unit.

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE SYM
DIA
FRT
Reprogram ABS control unit
(1)
PX68AA
HC
32
0.4
(1) Reference the repair order and use the ABS control unit part number (47660-xxxxx)
written down in page 4, step 8 of the service procedure.

IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you
will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it
contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
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
Confirm ABS Control Unit Reprogramming Applies

1.
2.
3.
4.

NOTE: The following photos of C-III plus may differ slightly from those
on your C-III plus screen.
Connect the CONSULT PC and the plus VI to the vehicle.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
From the CONSULT PC desktop, open C-III plus.
• Verify the plus VI is recognized.
Select Diagnosis (All Systems).

Step 3: VI is
recognized

Step
4

Figure 1
5. If the following screen appears, select the Automatic Selection(VIN) tab
OR
From the Manual Selection(Vehicle Name) tab, select NISSAN, Altima, Model Year
(2013), and then Select.

Step
5…

…or
Step
5

Figure 2
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6. Verify information is correct, and then select Confirm.

Step
6

Figure 3

7. From the All DTC tab, verify there are no DTCs stored, and then select ABS.
•

If there are any DTCs other than C1197, diagnose, perform repairs, and
then erase DTCs before continuing. Refer to ASIST for further diagnosis.
NOTE: Any DTCs other than C1197 are not covered by this bulletin.

Step
7

ABS

Step
7

Figure 4

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8. When you get to the screen shown in Figure 5, confirm this bulletin applies as follows:
A. If the vehicle’s VIN and production date were not already checked, check it now.
¾ If the vehicle was built BEFORE one of the VINs and dates below, continue to
step 8B.
Vehicles built before: 1N4(*)L3A(* *)DC 214030 and February 1, 2013
1N4AL3A(* *)DN 504676 and January 22, 2013
1N4BL3A(* *)DN 507630 and January 24, 2013
¾ If the vehicle was built AFTER one of the applied VINs and dates above, this
bulletin does not apply. Return to ASIST for further diagnostic information.
B. Find the ABS control unit PART NUMBER and write it on the repair order.
NOTE: This is the current ABS control unit Part Number (P/N).

47660-xxxxx

Figure 5
C. Compare the P/N you wrote down to the numbers in the Current ABS CU
Part Number column in Table A below.
•

If there is a match, this bulletin applies. Continue with the reprogramming
procedure on the next page.

•

If there is not a match, reprogramming does not apply. Return to ASIST
for further diagnostic information.

Table A
Model

Current ABS CU Part Number: 47660 3TA2A, 3TA3A, 3TA4A,
3TA5A, 3TA7A, 3TA8A

2013 Altima Sedan

3TA1C

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Reprogram ABS Control Unit
IMPORTANT: Before starting, make sure:

•

ASIST on the CONSULT PC has been freshly synchronized (updated).

•

All C-III plus software updates (if any) have been installed.

NOTE: The CONSULT PC automatically gets applicable reprogramming data
during ASIST synchronization.

•

A screen print for Warranty documentation can be done from the CONSULT PC
during this process while still connected to the vehicle.

•

No DTCs stored.
¾ Use C-III plus to perform Self Diagnosis for all systems.
o See page 3, step 7.
¾ If there are any DTCs other than C1197, diagnose, perform repairs, and
then erase DTCs before continuing. Refer to ASIST for further diagnosis.
NOTE: Any DTCs other than C1197 are not covered by this bulletin.

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1. If disconnected, reconnect the CONSULT PC and plus VI to the vehicle.
•

Make sure to use the correct VI for C-III plus (plus VI).
CAUTION: Make sure the plus VI is securly connected. If the plus VI connection is
loose during reprogramming, the process will be interrupted and the ABS control
unit may be damaged.

2. Connect the AC Adapter to the CONSULT PC.
CAUTION: Be sure to connect the AC Adapter. If the CONSULT PC battery voltage
drops during reprogramming, the process will be interrupted and the ABS control
unit may be damaged.
3. Connect a battery charger to the vehicle battery:
•

Set the battery charger at a low charge rate.
NOTE: The GR-8 (Battery and Electrical Diagnostic Station) set to “Power Supply”
mode is recommended.
CAUTION: Be sure the battery charger is connected securely to the battery. Make
sure the battery voltage stays between 12.0V and 15.5V during reprogramming. If
the battery voltage goes out of this range during reprogramming, the ABS control
unit may be damaged.

4. Turn off all external Bluetooth® devices (e.g., cell phones, printers, etc.) within range of
the CONSULT PC and the VI.
CAUTION: Make sure to turn off all external Bluetooth® devices. If Bluetooth® signal
waves are within range of the CONSULT PC and the plus VI during reprogramming,
reprogramming may be interrupted and the ABS control unit may be damaged.
5. Turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads such as exterior lights, interior lights, HVAC,
blower, rear defogger, audio, NAVI, seat heater, steering wheel heater, etc.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads. Make sure the
battery voltage stays between 12.0V and 15.5V during reprogramming. If the battery
voltage goes out of this range during reprogramming, the ABS control unit may be
damaged.

6. From the CONSULT PC desktop, open C-III plus.

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7. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized / connected.
•

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

plus VI is
recognized

Figure 1a
8. Select Re/programming, Configuration.

Step
8

Figure 2a

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

Step
9
Step
10
Step
11

Figure 3a
12. If the following screen appears, select the Automatic Selection(VIN) tab
OR
From the Manual Selection(Vehicle Name) tab, select NISSAN, Altima, Model Year
(2013), and then Select.

Step
12…

…or
Step
12

Figure 4a
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13. Make sure VIN or Chassis # matches the vehicle’s VIN.
14. If the correct VIN is displayed, select Confirm.

Step 13
Verify here

Step
14

Figure 5a

IMPORTANT:
If the screen in Figure 6a displays, select Other Operation, and then go to step 15.
•

If this screen does not display, go to step 15.

Figure 6a
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