Classificatio n:

Reference:

EC12-024b

Date:

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April 4, 2013

2013 ALTIMA SEDAN WITH 4 CYL ENGINE;
MIL ON WITH A/F SENSOR DTC STORED
This bulletin has been amended in several areas to remove V6 engine information. This bulletin
now applies only to 4 cyl engines. Please discard previous versions.

APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013 Altima Sedan (L33) with 4 cylinder engine ONLY

IF YOU CONFIRM:
The MIL is “ON” with one or more of the following Air Fuel (A/F) Sensor DTCs stored:
•

P0130, P014C, P014D, P2097

ACTION:
1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies to the
vehicle you are working on.

2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM and replace the A/F sensor.
CAUTION: The ECM must be reprogrammed (if it applies) before the A/F sensor is
replaced.

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 Nisssan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.

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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

QUANTITY

A/F Sensor (for 50 state QR25)

22693 - 3TA0A

1

A/F Sensor (for CAL state QR25)

22693 - 3TY0A

1

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE SYM
DIA
FRT
Reprogram Engine Control
(1)
DE97AA
ZE
32
(2)
Module
(1) Reference the Repair Order and use the current ECM P/N written down in step 6 of the
SERVICE PROCEDURE as the PFP.
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated FRT.
AND on the same repair line

For QR25 (4 cylinder engine):
DESCRIPTION
Replace One A/F Sensor

OP CODE
DE53AA

FRT
(2)

(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use
the indicated FRT.

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SERVICE PROCEDURE
•

Most instructions for reprogramming with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) are
displayed on the CONSULT PC screen.

•

If you are not familiar with the reprogramming procedure, click here. This will link
you to the "CONSULT- III plus (C-III plus) Reprogramming" general procedure.

Preparation for Reprogramming
•

Take the vehicle for a 10 minute drive in order to
meet the following Idle Air Volume Learn (IAVL)
conditions:
¾ Engine coolant temperature: 70 -100°C
(158 - 212°F)
¾ Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)
¾ Transmission: Warmed up

Figure A

NOTE:
•

After ECM reprogramming is complete, you will be required to perform
Throttle Valve Closed Position, Idle Air Volume Learn (IAVL), and
Accelerator Closed Position.

•

The above conditions are required for the IAVL to complete.

CAUTION:
•

Connect a battery charger to the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery voltage
must stay between 12.0V and 15.5V during reprogramming, or the ECM may
be damaged.

•

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

•

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.

•

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. Start C-III plus.

3. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.
•

Serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.

4. Select Re/programming, Configuration.

Step 3: VI is
recognized

Step
4

Figure 1

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

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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).

Current 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 below.
•

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

•

If there is not a match, this bulliten does not apply. Return to ASIST for further
diagnostic and repair information.

Table A
Model

Current ECM Part Number: 23710 3TA0A, 3TA0B, 3TA0C

2013 Altima QR25 50 state
3TA1B, 3TA1C, 3TA1D
3TY0A, 3TY0B, 3TY0C
2013 Altima QR25 CAL state
3TY1A, 3TY1B, 3TY1C

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

NOTE:
•

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”.

•

If you get this screen and it is blank (no reprogramming listed), it means there is
no reprogramming available for this vehicle.

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 the next page.

9. Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle.

10. Select Next.

Step
10

Figure 4

NOTE:
•

In the next steps (page 9), you will perform Throttle Valve Closed Position, Idle Air
Volume Learn, Accelerator Closed Position, and DTC erase.

•

These operations are required before C-III plus will provide the final reprogramming
confirmation report.

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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:
•

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:
•

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.

6

Figure 6

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11. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the following:
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Throttle Valve Closed Position

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Idle Air Volume Learn (IAVL)

NOTE:
¾ Listed below are the conditions required for IAVL to complete.
¾ If IAVL does not complete within a few minutes, a condition may be out of
range.
o Engine coolant temperature: 70 -100° C (158 - 212°F)
o Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)
o Selector lever: P or N
o Electric load switch: OFF (Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)
o Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
o Vehicle speed: Stopped
o Transmission: Warmed up (ATF TEMP SE less than 0.9V)

•

Accelerator Pedal Close Position Learning

•

Erase DTCs

Continue to the next page.

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

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

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. Replace the A/F sensor:
•

Refer to the ESM for A/F Sensor replacement information.

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