2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid & 2014-2015 Pathfinder Hybrid Powertrain Control Module Reprogram

Classification:	Reference:	Date:
EC22-001	NTB22-010	February 22, 2022

 

VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2016 MURANO HYBRID AND 2014-2015 PATHFINDER HYBRID; 

HYBRID POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAM

 

CAMPAIGN ID #: R21B5

APPLIED VEHICLES:

2016 Murano Hybrid (Z52H)
2014-2015 Pathfinder Hybrid (R52H)

 

INTRODUCTION

Nissan is conducting this voluntary safety recall campaign, on certain specific model year 2016 Murano Hybrid and 2014-2015 Pathfinder Hybrid vehicles, to reprogram the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM). This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor.

 

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Nissan has assigned identification number R21B5 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.

 

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY

It is the dealer’s responsibility to check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer’s inventory.  Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale.  Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.

 

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SERVICE PROCEDURE

Confirm the Current HPCM Part Number

IMPORTANT: Before starting, make sure:

• ASIST on the CONSULT PC has been synchronized (updated) to the current date.
• All C-III plus software updates (if any) have been installed.

 

NOTICE

• Connect a battery maintainer or smart charger set to reflash mode or a similar setting. If the vehicle battery voltage drops below 0V or rises above 15.5V during reprogramming, the HPCM may be damaged.
• Be sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads.

If a vehicle electrical load remains ON, the HPCM 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 HPCM 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 or VI during reprogramming, reprogramming may be interrupted and the HPCM may be damaged.

 

1. Connect the Vehicle Interface (VI) to the vehicle.

 

2. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.

 

3. Start CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) on the CONSULT PC.

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

 

4. Select Re/programming, Configuration.

 

5. Check the box to confirm the precaution instructions have been read, and then select Next.

NOTE: Use the arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.

 

6. Select Automatic Selection(VIN).

 

7. Confirm the VIN or Chassis # is correct, and then select Confirm.

 

8. Confirm the VIN is correct for the vehicle, and then select Confirm.

 

10. Select Reprogramming.

 

11. Find the HPCM Part Number and write it on the repair order, and then select Save.

NOTE: This is the current Part Number (P/N).

 

12. Compare the Part Number you wrote down in step 11 on page 6 to the numbers in the Current HPCM Part Number column in Table A

• If there is a match, continue to step 13 to continue the reprogramming procedure.
• If there is not a match, reprogramming is not needed.

 

Table A

MODEL	CURRENT HPCM PART NUMBER BEFORE REPROGRAMMING: 237A0 –
2014 Pathfinder	3KA1A, 3KA1B, 3KA1C, 3KA1D 3KA3A, 3KA3B, 3KA3C, 3KA3D
2015 Pathfinder	3KA1E, 3KA3E
2016 Murano	5AA1B, 5AA2B, 5AA3B, 5AA4B

 

Reprogram the HPCM

13. Check the box to confirm the precaution instructions have been read, and then select Next.

NOTE: Use the arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.

 

14. Confirm the battery charger is ON and the battery voltage is between 12V-15.5V, and then select Next.

 

15. Confirm the Judgement for all the Monitor Items are “OK”, and then select Start.

 

16. Select USA/CANADA Dealers from the drop down menu, and then select OK.

 

17. Login using your NNAnet credentials, and then select Submit.

 

18. Allow Transfer Data to complete.

 

19. Once the reprogramming completes, select Next.

NOTE:

• If the screen in Figure 15 does not display (indicating that reprogramming did not complete), refer to the information on the next page.
• Additional steps/operations are required before CONSULT will provide the final reprogramming confirmation report. Continue with the reprogramming procedure on page 12.

 

HPCM Recovery: 

If reprogramming does not complete and the “!?” symbol displays as shown in Figure 16:

• Check battery voltage (12.0 – 15.5V).
• Ignition is ON, Engine is OFF.
• External Bluetooth^® devices are OFF.
• All electrical loads are OFF.
• Select Retry and follow the on screen instructions.

NOTE: Retry may not go through on first attempt and can be selected Figure 16 more than once.

 

If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” symbol displays as shown in Figure 17:

 

• Do not disconnect the VI or shut down C-III plus if reprogramming does not complete.
• Check battery voltage (12.0 – 15.5V).
• CONSULT A/C adapter is plugged in.
• Ignition is ON, Engine is OFF.
• Transmission in Park.
• All C-III plus / VI cables are  securely connected.
• All C-III plus updates are installed.
• Select Home, and then restart the  reprogram procedure from the           

 

20. Perform Erase All DTCs.

a. Follow the on-screen instructions as shown in Figure 18 and Figure 19.

 

b. Select Next.

 

21. Allow Erase All DTCs to complete.

 

22. Select Print and attach the reprogramming results to the repair order, and then select Confirm.

 

23. Select Home.

 

24. Remove the battery maintainer/smart charger.

 

25. Close the C-III plus application.

 

26. Remove the VI from the vehicle.

 

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2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid & 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid HPCM Software May Cause Loss of Drive Power

 

2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid & 2014-2015 Pathfinder Hybrid Powertrain Control Module Reprogram

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V774-7077.pdf 6413.454KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V774&docType=RCL

 

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Reprogramming

J2534-1 Re/Programming

• J2534-1

• Reprogramming

• Blank Programming

 

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Tutorial for Purchasing NERS Software

Software updated April 26, 2019 to version # 04.03.00. It is recommended the latest version of NERS be installed before connecting to a vehicle.

This NERS software supports reprogrammable Engine and Transmission control units from 1999 to 2019 model year vehicles, and 2005 MY and later VIN writing into ECUs, when using a Nissan validated pass-through device. Click the Reprogramming Tab for additional information on reprogramming. This software only provides ECU reprogramming, blank programming and VIN writing capability. It does not provide diagnostic or key programming capability. For Engine and Transmission control unit reprogramming and VIN writing capability on 2020 MY & newer, please use CONSULT-III plus or CONSULT-III plus R2R software.

Vehicle reprogramming requires the use of the following:

• Nissan validated J2534-1 device
• Nissan ECU Reprogramming Software (NERS)
• Personal computer running Windows XP (SP2 or later) or Windows 7 or 10 64Bit
• Applicable reprogram file

 

Nissan tested and validated the below listed devices. Nissan does not recommend the use of any other J2534-1 device not listed here.

Manufacturer	Models
Actia	PassThru +XS
Autel	MaxiFlash Elite (with firmware v3.01)
Bosch	Mastertech VCI (SFP v5.11.9)
Dearborn Group	VSI-2534
Drew Technologies/OPUS IVS	CarDAQ Plus, CarDAQ M, Mongoose ISO/CAN
Hella Gutmann Solutions	Mega Macs 42 SE (DT VCI), Mega Macs 66 (DT66)
Texa	TEXA Navigator TXTs Series

Click the below link to purchase NERS diagnostic software.

Purchase NERS Software

 

Download Purchased ECU Data File(s)

Once you have purchased ECU data file(s) and your order is completed, your ECU files can be downloaded. Please verify that you are logged in to your account before proceeding.

• Visit the ECU File Downloads Page

Purchase of ECU data enables file download access for a period of 24 hours, after which time the file will no longer appear in your list of purchased data files. Be sure to download all data files immediately following your purchase.

 

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When you purchase a J-2534 reprogramming file, you will get a zip file containing a data file (.dat, .pdx, .xcal, .7z), a .csv or .xml file and a Reprog_readme.pdf. Please review the readme file for information on where to place the files in your PC.

Please Note that J2534-1 supports reprogramming on 1999 MY and later vehicles.

 

How to find the proper J-2534 Reprogramming ECU file:

In order for you to locate the proper ECU file, you will need to look up the applicable Technical Services Bulletin(TSB) for your vehicle. Instructions in the TSB will pinpoint and advise you of the ECU part # to enter below.

•  Search for TSB.

 

Download Purchased ECU Data File(s)

Once you have purchased ECU data file(s) and your order is completed, your ECU files can be downloaded. Please verify that you are logged in to your account before proceeding.

• Visit the ECU File Downloads Page

Purchase of ECU data enables file download access for a period of 24 hours, after which time the file will not longer appear in your list of purchased data files. Be sure to download all data files immediately following your purchase.

Special Note: Nissan and Infiniti vehicle uses a high level of security when Re/programming or Configuration is performed to the vehicle ECUs. With the release of NERS software version 04.00.01 or greater, technicians will be required to login with their Nissan or Infiniti Techinfo website user ID and password to perform Re/programming and Configuration in NERS.
Login Instruction Guide

 

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September 2013, Nissan and Infiniti began the phase in of “Blank” Service Parts ECUs and TCMs. Depending upon the model and model year, replacement modules come WITHOUT software. When a replacement module is installed in an applicable vehicle for any reason, it will need to be programmed.

When you purchase a J-2534 Blank programming file, you will get a zip file containing a data file (.dat, .pdx, .xcal, .7z), a .csv or .xml file and a Reprog_readme.pdf. Please review the readme file for information on where to place the files in your PC.

 

How to find the proper J-2534 Blank Programming ECU file:

• Obtain the blank ECU part number when you purchase the replacement ECU. Nissan’s and Infiniti’s parts catalog provides both the blank ECU part number and the ROM-DATA ID part number (after programming part number) to be used. Enter this blank ECU part number in the field below.

or

• Using C-III plus software, retrieve the blank ECU part number from the new ECU. Enter this blank ECU part number in the field below.

Please note: Take care after making your selection that the listed vehicle information matches the vehicle you are programming.

• Special Note: NERS Version 03.08 or higher supports Blank RWD, 5 speed TCM programming.

 

Download Purchased ECU Data File(s)

Once you have purchased ECU data file(s) and your order is completed, your ECU files can be downloaded. Please verify that you are logged in to your account before proceeding.

• Visit the ECU File Downloads Page

Purchase of ECU data enables file download access for a period of 24 hours, after which time the file will not longer appear in your list of purchased data files. Be sure to download all data files immediately following your purchase.

Special Note: Nissan and Infiniti vehicle uses a high level of security when Re/programming or Configuration is performed to the vehicle ECUs. With the release of NERS software version 04.00.01 or greater, technicians will be required to login with their Nissan or Infiniti Techinfo website user ID and password to perform Re/programming and Configuration in NERS.
Login Instruction Guide

 

www.nissan-techinfo.com

 

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