Classification:

Reference:

EC15-011

Date:

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June 29, 2015

2013-2015 TITAN AND ARMADA;
MIL ON WITH DTC P0139 AND/OR P0159
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013-2015 Titan (A60)
2013-2015 Armada (TA60)

IF YOU CONFIRM
One or more of the following DTCs are present:


P0139 - HO2S2 (B1) (Heated oxygen sensor 2 circuit slow response)



P0159 - HO2S2 (B2) (Heated oxygen sensor 2 circuit slow response)
NOTE: Do not replace O2 sensors for the DTCs above if the vehicle’s current ECM
part number is in TABLE A on page 5.

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

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

Reprogram the ECM
NOTE:


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) ECM Reprogramming" general procedure.



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

After reprogramming is complete, you will be
required to perform Throttle Valve Closed
Position, Idle Air Volume Learn, Accelerator
Closed Position, and DTC erase.

Figure A

CAUTION:


Connect the GR8 to the 12V battery and select ECM Power Supply Mode.
If the vehicle battery voltage drops below 12.0V or above 15.5V during
reprogramming, 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 / connected.


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

4. Select Re/programming, Configuration.

VI is
recognized

Step
4

Figure 1

5. Follow the on-screen instructions and navigate the C-III plus 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).

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 on page 5.


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



If there is not a match, this bulletin does not apply. Close C-III plus and refer to
ASIST for further diagnostic information.

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Table A
MODEL

CURRENT ECM PART NUMBER: 23710-

2013 Armada

9GE4A, 9GE5A, 9GE6A, 9GE7A, 9GE8A, 9GE9A
9GE4B, 9GE5B, 9GE6B, 9GE7B, 9GE8B, 9GE9B
9GE4C, 9GE5C, 9GE6C, 9GE7C, 9GE8C, 9GE9C

2014 Armada

9GC2A, 9GC3A, 9GC4A
9GC2B, 9GC3B, 9GC4B
9GF2A, 9GF3A, 9GF4A
9GF2B, 9GF3B, 9GF4B

2015 Armada

9GG0A, 9GG1A, 9GG2A, 9GG3A, 9GG4A, 9GG5A

2013 Titan

9FM0A, 9FM1A, 9FM2A, 9FM3A, 9FM4A, 9FM5A, 9FM6A, 9FM7A,
9FM8A, 9FM9A
9FM0B, 9FM1B, 9FM2B, 9FM3B, 9FM4B, 9FM5B, 9FM6B, 9FM7B,
9FM8B, 9FM9B
9FM0C, 9FM1C, 9FM2C, 9FM3C, 9FM4C, 9FM5C, 9FM6C,
9FM7C, 9FM8C, 9FM9C
9GE0A, 9GE1A, 9GE2A, 9GE3A
9GE0B, 9GE1B, 9GE2B, 9GE3B
9GE0C, 9GE1C, 9GE2C, 9GE3C
9FN0A, 9FN1A, 9FN2A, 9FN3A, 9FN4A, 9FN5A, 9FN6A, 9FN7A,
9FN8A, 9FN9A
9FN0B, 9FN1B, 9FN2B, 9FN3B, 9FN4B, 9FN5B, 9FN6B, 9FN7B,
9FN8B, 9FN9B
9FN0C, 9FN1C, 9FN2C, 9FN3C, 9FN4C, 9FN5C, 9FN6C, 9FN7C,
9FN8C, 9FN9C

2014 Titan

9FH0A, 9FH1A, 9FH2A, 9FH3A, 9FH4A, 9FH5A, 9FH6A, 9FH7A,
9FH8A, 9FH9A
9FH0B, 9FH1B, 9FH2B, 9FH3B, 9FH4B, 9FH5B, 9FH6B, 9FH7B,
9FH8B, 9FH9B
9FP0A, 9FP1A, 9FP2A, 9FP3A, 9FP4A, 9FP5A, 9FP6A, 9FP7A,
9FP8A, 9FP9A
9FP0B, 9FP1B, 9FP2B, 9FP3B, 9FP4B, 9FP5B, 9FP6B, 9FP7B,
9FP8B, 9FP9B
9GC0A, 9GC1A
9GC0B, 9GC1B
9GF0A, 9GF1A
9GF0B, 9GF1B

2015 Titan

9FL0A, 9FL1A, 9FL2A, 9FL3A, 9FL4A, 9FL5A, 9FL6A, 9FL7A
9FR0A, 9FR1A, 9FR2A, 9FR3A, 9FR4A, 9FR5A, 9FR6A, 9FR7A,
9FR8A, 9FR9A

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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.
 In this case, the screen in Figure 3 displays.
 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. Close C-III plus and refer back to ASIST for
further diagnosis.
IMPORTANT: If C-III plus locks up or freezes at this point or displays “cannot
complete reprogramming, CONSULT PC is set up with User Rights.
Reprogramming can be completed with Administrator log in”, the TOUGHBOOK
settings need to be changed so that Users have full access rights. See your
Dealership’s IT System Administrator for details.

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

NOTE:


In the next steps, starting on 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 Consult 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.

Figure 6

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11. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the following:


Throttle Valve Closed Position.



Idle Air Volume Learn (IAVL).

NOTE:
 Listed below are common conditions required for IAVL to complete.
 If IAVL does not complete within a few minutes, a condition may be out of
range.
 Refer to the appropriate ESM for specific conditions required for the
vehicle you are working on.
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


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.

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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION

OP CODE PFP

Reprogram Engine Control Module - ECM

DE97AA

(1)

SYM DIAG
ZE

32

FRT
(2)

(1) Refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAST) and use the ECM assembly part number
(23710-*****) as the Primary Part (PFP).
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated flat rate
time.

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