Engine Controls - CONSULT-III(R) ECM Programming: Overview

Classification: EC09-008

Reference: ITB09-019

Date: April 21, 2009

CONSULT-III ECM REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE

APPLIED VEHICLES:
All CONSULT-III (C-III) compatible Infiniti vehicles

SERVICE INFORMATION

A complete step-by-step General Procedure for C-III ECM Reprogramming is now available in the on-line version of this bulletin.

This General Procedure is also available via hyperlink from specific C-III symptom-based Technical Service Bulletins in ASIST.

CAUTION: BEFORE STARTING REPROGRAMMING
^ Connect a battery charger to the vehicle battery. If the 12V battery voltage drops 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.

^ For ECM reprogramming, the C-III MUST be connected to the VI using the USB cable. Be sure to connect the AC Adapter. If the C-III battery voltage drops during reprogramming, the process will be interrupted and the ECM will be damaged.