Program ECM (When ECM Is Not Accessible With C-III Plus)
Program ECM (When ECM Is NOT Accessible With C-III plus)1. Install the new "blank" ECM now.
> For ECM replacement, refer to the appropriate section of the ESM if needed.
2. Determine the part number that will be selected during the programming operation.
a. Go to your Nissan Electronic Parts Catalog (WIN FAST or equivalent).
NOTE:
WIN FAST sample screens shown. Other brand electronic catalogs may view and operate differently.
b. Enter the VIN of the vehicle being repaired, and then select OK.
^ Always enter the VIN.
c. Select SEC.
d. Scroll down the list, select "Sec-No 226 Description ENGINE CONTROL MODULE".
e. Select the down arrow.
f. Select OK.
g. Click twice on 22611 (ROM Information Only).
^ After clicking twice, the area should highlight in red.
h. Select the P/No (part number) search button.
i. In the screen above, write down the ECM software P/N listed for ENGINE CONTROL MODULE; it will be used later in the programming procedure.
^ Ignore the P/N for replacement blank ECM is listed above it.
3. 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
4. Connect the AC Adapter to the CONSULT PC.
CAUTION
5. 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
6. Turn off all external Bluetooth devices (e.g., cell phones, printers, etc.) within range of the CONSULT PC and the VI.
CAUTION
7. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.
^ The engine must not start or run during the reprogramming procedure.
8. 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
9. Launch CONSULT-III plus software (open C-III plus).
10. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized / connected.
^ The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized / connected.
11. Select Re/programming, Configuration.
12. Use arrows to view and read all precautions.
13. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
NOTE:
The box cannot be checked until all precautions in step 12 have been viewed and read.
14. Select Next.
15. Select Nissan, Vehicle Name, and then the correct Model Year.
16. Select Programming.
17. Select After Replace ECU.
18. Type in the VIN, and then select Confirm.
NOTE:
The ECM should have already been replaced.
19. Select the ECM software P/N that matches the one written down during step 2i and then select Next.
20. Use arrows to view and read all precautions.
21. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
NOTE:
The box cannot be checked until all pages of precautions in step 20 have been viewed and read.
22. Select Next.
23. Make sure OK is highlighted green (battery voltage must be between 12.0 and 15.5 Volts).
24. 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.
25. Select Start.
26. Wait for both progress bars to complete.
NOTE:
If the message shown in Figure 19a appears, there is data stored in the plus VI. Select Yes to proceed with programming.
27. When the screen in Figure 19a displays, programming is complete.
NOTE:
If the screen in Figure 19a does not display (programming does not complete), refer to the information below.
28. Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle.
29. 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 20a shown above.
If programming does not complete and the "X" symbol displays as shown in Figure 21a shown above.