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April 4, 2013

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
2013 ALTIMA SEDAN WITH V6 ENGINE; AIR FUEL SENSOR
CAMPAIGN ID #:
PC218
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013 Altima Sedan (L33)
VQ35DE (V6 engine)
APPLIED ENGINE:
Check Service Comm to confirm campaign eligibility

INTRODUCTION
On certain 2013 Altima sedan vehicles equipped with the V6 engine, an Engine Control Module
(ECM) improper calibration may cause damage to the Air Fuel (A/F) sensors. To remedy this
potential condition, Nissan is conducting this Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the ECM
and, if needed, replace the A/F sensors. This service will be performed at no charge for parts or
labor.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number PC218 to this campaign. This number must appear
on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to correct each vehicle falling within the range of this campaign that enters the
service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by
transient (tourist) 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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REPAIR OVERVIEW
Use Service Comm (campaign ID # PC218) to confirm
the vehicle you are working on is affected by this campaign

Check Air Fuel (A/F) Sensor Adjustment Values (A/F ADJ-B1 and A/F ADJ-B2)

Reprogram the ECM

If needed, replace Air Fuel (A/F) Sensor(s)

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SERVICE PROCEDURE

Check Air Fuel (A/F) Sensor Adjustment Values

1. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle.

2. Turn the ignition ON.

3. Start C-III plus.

4. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.
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Serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.

5. Select Diagnosis (One System).

Step
5
Step 4: VI is
recognized

Figure A1

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6. Select ENGINE.

Step
6

Figure A2
7. Select Data Monitor.

Step
7

Figure A3

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8. Select A/F ADJ-B1 and A/F ADJ-B2.
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Use arrows to scroll and find the above items.

9. Select Start.

Step
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Step
9

Figure A4
Scroll arrows

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10. Check values for A/F ADJ-B1 and A/F ADJ-B2.
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Value for each sensor should be between – 0.300 and 0.300.

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If a sensor (one or both) is out of the above specified range, make a note of it.

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Sensor(s) that are out of the specified value will be replaced later in this procedure.
NOTE: Most vehicles serviced under this campaign will not require new sensors. It is
expected that only 5% of serviced vehicles will need sensor replacement.

Values should be between
- 0.300 and 0.300

Figure A5

DO NOT replace A/F sensors at this time.
If needed, replace A/F sensors after ECM reprogramming.

11. Go to ECM Reprogramming on the next page.

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ECM Reprogramming
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Most instructions for reprogramming with CONSULT-III plus (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) Reprogramming" general procedure.

Preparation for Reprogramming
1. 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 1
NOTE:
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After ECM reprogramming is complete, you will be required to perform Throttle
Valve Closed Position, Idle Air Volume Learn (IAVL), and Accelerator Closed
Position.

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The above conditions are required for the IAVL to complete.

CAUTION:
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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.

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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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2. Return to the C-III plus home screen.

3. Confirm the VI is recognized.
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Serial number will display when the VI is recognized.

4. Select Re/programming, Configuration.

Step 3: VI is
recognized

Step
4

Figure 2

5. Follow the C-III plus on-screen instructions and navigate to the screen shown in Figure 3 on
the next page.

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6. When you get to the screen shown in Figure 3, 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 3

B. Compare the P/N you wrote down to the numbers in the Current ECM Part Number
column in Table A below.
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If there is a match, this campaign applies. Continue with the reprogramming
procedure.

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If there is not a match, reprogramming 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 Altima
VQ35

3NT1A, 3NT2A

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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 4 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.

Figure 4

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8. When the screen in Figure 5 displays, reprogramming is complete.

NOTE: If the screen in Figure 5 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 5

NOTE:
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