Program ECM (When ECM Is Accessible With C-III plus)
Program ECM (When ECM Is Accessible With C-III plus)1. Connect the C-III plus Vehicle Interface (plus VI) to the vehicle.
^ Make sure to use the correct VI for C-III plus (plus VI).
CAUTION
2. Connect the AC Adapter to the CONSULT PC.
CAUTION
3. Connect a battery charger to the vehicle battery:
^ Set the battery charger at a low charge rate.
NOTE:
The GR-8 (Battery and Electrical Diagnostic Station) set to "Power Supply" mode is recommended.
CAUTION
4. Turn off all external Bluetooth(R) devices (e.g., cell phones, printers, etc.) within range of the CONSULT PC and the VI.
CAUTION
5. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.
^ The engine must not start or run during the reprogramming procedure.
6. Turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads such as exterior lights, interior lights, HVAC, blower, rear defogger, audio, NAVI, seat heater, steering wheel heater, etc.
IMPORTANT
7. While the ECM to be replaced is still in the vehicle: Launch CONSULT-III plus software (open C-III plus).
8. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized / connected.
^ The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized / connected.
9. Select Re/programming, Configuration.
10. Use arrows to view and read all precautions.
11. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
NOTE:
The box cannot be checked until all precautions in step 10 have been viewed and read.
12. Select Next.
13. Select Nissan, Vehicle Name, and then the correct Model Year.
14. Select Programming.
15. Select Before Replace ECU.
16. Select Save.
17. Select Next.
18. Make sure the VIN in the Saved Data List matches the vehicles VIN, and an ECM Part Number displays.
^ The ECM P/N displayed is the current software version of the vehicles existing ECM.
19. Once the VIN is verified as correct, select Confirm.
^ This will save the vehicles existing ECM information.
20. After Confirm is selected, the screen above will appear.
21. Next, replace the existing ECM with the replacement "blank" ECM now.
^ Refer to the appropriate section of the ESM if needed.
^ Leave C-III plus turned on (it should still be displaying the screen in Figure 10).
22. After the ECM has been replaced, turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.
^ The engine must not be started or run during the programming procedure.
^ Reconnect the battery charger (as instructed on page 4, under "Blank ECM Replacement Procedure").
23. Select Programming.
24. Select After Replace ECU.
25. Use arrows to view and read all precautions.
26. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
NOTE:
The box cannot be checked until all pages of precautions in step 25 have been viewed and read.
27. Select Next.
28. Make sure OK is highlighted green (battery voltage must be between 12.0 and 15.5 Volts).
29. Select Next.
IMPORTANT:
Battery voltage must stay between 12.0 and 15.5 Volts during programming or ECM programming may be interrupted and the ECM may be damaged.
NOTE:
In the next step, the programming process will begin when Start is selected.
CAUTION:
DO NOT stop programming after selecting Start. This may damage the ECM. Allow programming complete.
30. Select Start.
31. Wait for both progress bars to complete.
NOTE:
If the message shown in Figure 16 appears, there is data stored in the plus VI. Select Yes to proceed with programming.
32. When the screen in Figure 17 displays, programming is complete.
NOTE:
If the screen in Figure 17 does not display (programming does not complete), refer to the information below.
33. Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle.
34. Select Next.
NOTE:
Additional steps / operations are required before C-III plus will provide the final programming confirmation report. Go to After Programming has Completed.
If programming does not complete and the "!?" symbol displays as shown in Figure 18 shown above.
If programming does not complete and the "X" symbol displays as shown in Figure 19 shown above.