Engine Controls - DTC's P0133/P0153 Stored In ECM

Classification: EC10-021

Reference: NTB10-085

Date: July 16, 2010

2010 MAXIMA; DTC P0133 / P0153

APPLIED VEHICLE: 2010 Maxima (A35)

IF YOU CONFIRM:

DTC P0133 or P0153 (A/F Sensor 1; Bank 1 or 2) is stored,

and

There are no drivability symptoms.

ACTIONS:

1. Refer to Step 2 in the Service Procedure to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on.

2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM.

NOTE:
If there are drivability symptoms, this bulletin may not apply. Resolve drivability symptoms first, and then recheck for DTC P0133 or P0153.





CLAIMS INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTIONS (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:
If there are drivability symptoms, this bulletin may not apply. Resolve drivability symptoms first, and then recheck for DTC P0133 or P0153.

1. Connect C-III to the vehicle to begin the reprogramming procedure.





CAUTION





2. When you get to the ECM Reprogramming screen shown in Figure 1, confirm this bulletin applies as follows.

A. On your C-III screen, look at the Part Number column (see Figure 1):

^ If this column is blank (no part number listed), this bulletin does not apply. Close C-III and refer to ASIST for further diagnostic information.

^ If a Part Number is listed, write it on the Repair Order.





B. Compare the Part Number you wrote down to the numbers in the Current ECM Part Number column in Table A.

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

NOTE:
If there are two lines (two reprogramming options) on your C-III screen, use the one that does not have the message "Caution! Use ONLY with NTBXX-XXX".

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





3. If this bulletin applies and you have performed ECM reprogramming, the screen in Figure 2 appears when reprogramming is complete.

NOTE:
If the screen in Figure 2 does not display (reprogramming does not complete), click here. This links to the ECM Reprogram Interruption Recovery General Procedure.

4. Make sure to erase DTCs from all systems.

NOTE:
During reprogramming, DTCs will set in several systems and must be erased.

5. Test drive the vehicle and make sure it 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 are not covered by this bulletin.