VERSA SEDAN AND VERSA NOTE; ENGINE TURNS OFF OR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP DURING HOT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (+100°F) – 2012-2016 Nissan Versa

SERVICE BULLETIN

Classification:	Reference:	Date:
EC13-012c	NTB13-100c	August 25, 2016

 

VERSA SEDAN AND VERSA NOTE; ENGINE TURNS OFF OR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP DURING HOT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (+100°F)

 

This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and IF YOU CONFIRM sections, as well as Table A on page 5 have been revised. Please discard all previous versions.

 

APPLIED VEHICLES:	2012-2016 Versa Sedan (N17)
	2014-2016 Versa Note (E12)

 

IF YOU CONFIRM

The engine turns OFF or hesitates when accelerating from a stop during hot ambient temperatures (+100°F),

AND

The engine is able to be restarted.

ACTION

1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to see if this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on.

2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM.

3. For 2013 Versa Sedan only: If ECM reprogramming applies, determine if TCM reprogramming also applies.

• Refer to page 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE.

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.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE:

• For 2013 Versa Sedan only: This procedure may require reprogramming of the ECM and TCM which means most steps in this procedure may need to be done twice.
• 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.
• 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

Figure A

 

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

 

CAUTION: Connect the GR8 to the 12V battery and select ECM Power Supply Mode. If the vehicle battery voltage drops below 12.0V or rises 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.

 

1. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle to begin the reprogramming procedure.
2. Open / 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.

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.
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).

Figure 2

 

B. Compare the P/N you wrote down to the numbers in the Current ECM Part Number column in Table A on the next page.

• If there is an ECM P/N match, this bulletin applies. Continue with the ECM reprogramming procedure.
• If there is not an ECM P/N match, this bulletin does not apply.

 

Table A

MODEL	MODEL YEAR	CURRENT ECM P/N: 23710-
Versa Sedan	2012	3AB2A, 3AB2D, 3AB2E, 3AB3A, 3AB3D, 3AB3E 3AB4A, 3AB4D, 3AB4E, 3AB9A, 3AB9B
	2013	9KA0B, 9KA1B, 9KA1C, 9KA2B, 9KA2C, 9KA3B, 9KA3C
	2014	9KF0A, 9KF0B, 9KF1A, 9KF1B  9KF2A, 9KF3A
	2015	9KE0A, 9KE0B, 9KE0C 9KE1A, 9KE1B, 9KE1C, 9KE1D 9KE2A, 9KE2B, 9KE2D, 9KE2E
	2016	9KN0A, 9KN0B, 9KN0C 9KN1A, 9KN1B, 9KN1C 9KN2A, 9KN2B, 9KN2C
Versa Note	2014	3VB1B, 3VB2B, 3VB3B, 3VB4B 3VB5B, 3VB5C
	2015	9MB0A, 9MB0B 9MB1A, 9MB1B 9MB2A, 9MB2C, 9MB2D 9MB3A, 9MB3C, 9MB3D 9MB4A, 9MB4C, 9MB4D 9MB5A, 9MB5C, 9MB5D
	2016	9MD0A, 9MD0B, 9MD0C 9MD1A, 9MD1B, 9MD1C 9MD2A, 9MD2B, 9MD2C 9MD3A, 9MD3B, 9MD3C 9MD4A, 9MD4B, 9MD4C 9MD5A, 9MD5B, 9MD5C

 

See the next page for 2013 Versa Sedan.

 

For 2013 Versa Sedan with CVT only:

If ECM reprogramming applies, you may need to perform TCM reprogramming.

1. If ECM reprogramming is needed, complete it first.
2. When ECM reprogramming is complete, restart the reprogramming process for the TCM.
3. When you get to step 6 on page 4, confirm TCM reprogramming is needed as follows:

NOTE: The screen in Figure 2 on page 4 will be similar for TCM reprogramming.

A. Find the TCM Part Number and write it on the repair order.

B. Compare the P/N you wrote down to the number in the Current TCM Part Number column in Table B, below.

• If there is a TCM P/N match, continue with TCM reprogramming procedure.
• If there is not a TCM P/N match, this procedure is complete.

 

Table B 

MODEL	MODEL YEAR	CURRENT TCM P/N: 31036-
Versa Sedan	2013	9KB1B, 9KB1C

 

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.

Figure 3

 

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.

Figure 4

 

NOTE:

• In the next steps (page 10), 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.

 

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.            

Figure 6

 

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 Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for specific conditions required for the vehicle you are working on.

• Engine coolant temperature: 70 -100° C (158 – 212°F)
• Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)
• Selector lever: P or N
• Electric load switch: OFF (Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)
• Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
• Vehicle speed: Stopped
• Transmission: Warmed up

 

• Accelerator Pedal Close Position Learning
• Erase DTCs

 

Go to the next page.

 

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.

Figure 7

 

16. Close C-III plus.
17. Turn the ignition OFF.
18. Disconnect the plus VI from the vehicle.
19. Make sure the vehicle operates correctly and the MIL is OFF.

• If the MIL comes ON, go back to ASIST for further diagnostic information.
• Diagnosis and repairs beyond ECM reprogramming (and TCM reprogramming, if it applies) are not covered by this bulletin.

 

CLAIMS INFORMATION

Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:

DESCRIPTION	PFP	OP CODE	SYM	DIA	FRT
Reprogram ECM	(1)	DE97AA	HD	32	(2)

 

(1) Refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) and use the ECM part number as the Primary Failed Part (PFP).
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated FRT.

 

AND if TCM Reprogramming Applies (2013 Versa Sedan only)

Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding: 

DESCRIPTION	PFP	OP CODE	FRT
Reprogram TCM	(1)	JE99AA	(2)

 

(1) Refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) and use the ECM part number as the Primary Failed Part (PFP).
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated FRT.

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NTB13-100c

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10091504

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/SB-10091504-2280.pdf

 

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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

 

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