Classification:

Reference:

BR14-007c

Date:

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July 21, 2015

ABS CONTROL UNIT CONFIGURATION / DTC C1170
This bulletin has been amended in the SERVICE PROCEDURE. A part number chart was removed.
Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013 - 2015 Altima (L33) with QR25 (4 cylinder) engine only
2015 Murano (Z52)
2014 - 2015 Rogue (T32)
NOTE: Does not apply to 2014 or 2015 Rogue Select (S35)

SERVICE INFORMATION
For the Applied Vehicles above, when an ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (ABS control unit)
is replaced for any reason, Configuration of the ABS Control Unit must be performed.

If Configuration is not performed, DTC C1170 (VARIANT CODING) will be stored.

The Service Procedure in this bulletin contains the steps for performing ABS Control Unit
Manual Configuration.

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
NOTE:
Before removal of the old/current ABS control unit, use CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) to
read the ABS Control Unit “Type ID”.
If you are unable to access the old/current ABS control unit with C-III plus, replace it and
then skip to Configuration of the New ABS Control Unit on page 5.

Read “Type ID”
1. Connect C-III plus to the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Open / start C-III plus.
4. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.


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

5. Select Diagnosis (One System).

Step
5
Step
4

Figure 1

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6. Select ABS.

Step
6

Figure 2

7. Select ECU Identification.

Step
7

Figure 3

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8. Write down the ECU PART NUMBER – this is the ABS control unit “Type ID”:
NOTE: This number will be used later for ABS control unit Manual Configuration.
9. Select Home.

Step
9

Step 8
Write down this number.
This is the ABS control unit “Type ID”.

Figure 4

10. Replace the ABS control unit.


Refer to the appropriate Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for ABS control unit
replacement information.

11. Go to Configuration of the New ABS Control Unit on the next page.

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Configuration of the New ABS Control Unit

1. Connect C-III plus to the vehicle.

2. Turn the ignition ON.

3. Open / start C-III plus.

4. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.


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

5. Select Re/programming, Configuration.

Step
4

Step
5

Figure C1

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6. Use arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.
7. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
8. Select Next.

Step
6

Step
7

Step
8

Figure C2

9. If the screen in Figure C3 displays, select Automatic Selection(VIN).


If the screen in Figure C3 does not display, skip to step 10.

Step
9

Figure C3

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10. Make sure VIN or Chassis # matches the vehicle’s VIN.
11. Select Confirm.

Step
10

Step
11

Figure C4
12. Select Confirm.

Step
12

Figure C5

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13. Select ABS.

Step
13

Figure C6

14. Select Manual


Configuration.

DO NOT select Reprogramming.

Step
14

Figure C7

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15. Select the correct Type ID number.




If needed, use scroll arrows to find the correct number.
Use the number you wrote down in step 8 on page 4.
or
Refer to FAST or equivalent electronic parts catalog (see Figure C9 below).
 Use the VIN to look up the TYPE-ID, ID NO FOR VDC CONFIGURATION.

16. Select Next.

Step
15

Example
Step
16

Figure C8
Scroll
arrows

EXAMPLE (when using electronic parts catalog to obtain Type ID number)

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Figure C9

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17. Confirm the correct Type ID number is selected.
18. Select OK.

Step
17

Step
18

Figure C10

19. Configuration is complete, select End.

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Step
19

Figure C11

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