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IF YOU CONFIRM
A customer reports:
• The brake warning light is or was ON,
and/or
• The ABS warning light is or was ON,
and/or
• There is or was vibration* in the brake pedal while braking.
* This vibration is the rapid consistent-speed pedal pulsation that is felt when the
ABS is activated.
ACTIONS
• Make sure this bulletin applies (see Part 1 of the Service Procedure).
• If this bulletin does not apply, refer to ASIST for further diagnostic 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 (starting on
page 3) as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
AND, if Steps 2 through 8 in Part 1 of the Service Procedure have been performed to
obtain DTC C1179:
NOTE: DTC C1179 MUST be stored or this Bulletin does not apply.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
There are 4 parts to this service procedure. They must be done in order.
Part 1: Make sure DTC C1179 is, or can be, stored in ABS self diagnosis.
• Go to page 4 for this part of the service procedure.
Part 2: Download special VDC Reprogramming Data from ASIST onto your standard
8 MB (orange) Reprogramming Card.
• Do NOT use the 16 MB (orange) “QR25 Campaign ECM Software” Card
(#J-44200-ECMR-16). If you use this card, it will be reformatted to an 8 MB card.
• Go to page 5 for this part of the service procedure.
Part 3: Reprogram the VDC Control Unit with the 8 MB (orange) Reprogramming Card
(that now contains the downloaded VDC reprogramming data from ASIST).
• Go to page 11 for this part of the service procedure.
Part 4: Re-program the 8 MB (orange) Reprogramming Card back to its original format so
it can be used for standard ECU reprogramming.
• Refer to page 22 for this part of the service procedure.
OK NG
(USE THIS CARD) (DO NOT USE THIS CARD)
TP050458a
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Part 1: Make sure DTC C1179 is, or can be, stored in ABS self diagnosis.
• If DTC C1179 is stored, this bulletin applies; go to Part 2 on the next page.
3. Make sure the transmission is in Park and the brake pedal is released.
NOTE: 2 inches is approximately half-way between the pedal “free height” and
“depressed height”.
• If you have done steps 2 through 7 twice, and DTC C1179 is not detected, this
bulletin does not apply. Go to ASIST for further diagnostic information.
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Part 2: Download special ABS/VDC Reprogramming Data from ASIST onto your
standard 8 MB (orange) Reprogramming Card.
• Setting up
SETTING UP:
Insert card into slot A (top)
1. Install the standard 8 MB (orange)
Reprogramming Card into CONSULT-II.
3. Connect CONSULT-II to the ASIST PC with the special Ethernet cable (P/N 02002554
is printed on the cable).
b. Connect the other end to the ASIST PC at the “Ethernet card” connection port.
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4. Confirm the CONSULT-II date and time are correctly set as follows:
(This is necessary to provide a valid print-out for warranty claims.)
a. With the 8 MB (orange) Reprogramming card in slot A, turn ON CONSULT-II.
b. Touch SUB MODE
c. Touch SET DATE (see Figure 2).
1) If the date is not correct, touch the MONTH, DAY or YEAR as needed. Then
adjust it by using arrow keys. Once done, press SAVE, press BACK, and go to
step d.
SUB MODE
VERSION
SET DATE
SET TIME
CONFIGURE ETHERNET
COMMUNICATIONS TEST
LCD TEST
DOWN
TP030628
Figure 2
1) If time is not correct, touch the HOUR, MINUTE or AM/PM as needed. Then
adjust it by using arrow keys. After you are done, press SAVE, press BACK and
go to step 5, next page.
IMPORTANT NOTE
• If your ASIST PC has already been set up to perform ECU reprogramming, proceed to
step 5 on the next page.
• If you are unsure whether your ASIST PC has already been set up for ECU
reprogramming, look in ASIST, under “CONSULT Utilities” – “CONSULT-II Info” –
“NISSAN” – “ECU Reprogramming”. This will give you instructions for setting the
Ethernet (IP) Address of the ASIST PC and CONSULT-II. You will need to do this
before performing ECU reprogramming.
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DOWNLOAD (TRANSFER) DATA FROM ASIST INTO CONSULT-II (8 MB Orange Card)
5. From the ASIST PC main menu screen, select CONSULT UTILITIES (see Figure 3).
A U T O M O T I V E S E R V I C E I N F O R M AT I O N S U P P O R T T E R M I N A L
350Z
Maxima
Altima
Sentra
Quest ASIST Headlines 1. Synchronize Nightly
2. Satellite Radio Instructions
TP050429
Figure 3
UTILITIES
EXIT
Back Main
Up Menu
TP050430
Figure 4
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NOTE:
• This is a special ABS/VDC reprogram that uses an ID Code FOR THIS INCIDENT
ONLY!
• Step 7 (below) is different from the typical ECU Reprogramming procedure.
7. Select the new ABS/VDC Control Unit data as follows:
a. Click on the Keypad button (see Figure 5).
Sentra 2002
Quest 2001
Armada 2000
Pathfinder 1999
Murano 1998 Details: Add
Xterra
8MB
Titan
Frontier
Remove
More More
Search by Code
(per bulletin only)
KeyPad
Show me Back Main Continue
Up Menu
TP050431
Figure 5
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e. Read the “CAUTION” screen carefully (see Figure 7). Then click “Okay”.
VDC REPROGRAMMING
This will update the STANDARD 8 MB reprogramming card with special
software and data for VDC reprogramming. After reprogramming the VDC,
you must update the card again (using code 050602) for standard ECU
reprogramming.
Cancel Okay
TP050432b
Figure 7
Press
& Hold
3.2
Resident Version
Program card
UPDATE
N
TOUCH SCREE
Calibrate
CH1
CH2
Press & Transfer files via
RS232
LAN
EXIT
Okay
TP050434
Figure 8
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CAUTION: DO NOT DISCONNECT THE ETHERNET CABLE UNTIL THE DATA
TRANSFER IS COMPLETE (SEE FIGURE 10 BELOW).
• If the cable is disconnected before the data transfer is complete, you MUST restart
the transfer (download) procedure; otherwise ABS/VDC damage can occur.
• If this happens accidentally; wait for ASIST to display an “error” message, then
click on “OK”. Reconnect the cable, select “Backup”, then return to step 6 on page
7.
Dialog
Segment Information
Currently 2 of 16 Cancel
12%
File Information
TP050436
Figure 10
c. Wait until the data transfer is complete (see the CAUTION at the top of this page).
• When the data transfer is complete, CONSULT-II will shut off automatically.
d. Disconnect the A/C power cord and the Ethernet cable from CONSULT-II.
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Part 3: Reprogram ABS/VDC Control Unit with 8 MB (orange) Reprogramming Card
CAUTION:
• Perform this operation in five (5) sections. DO NOT SKIP any of these sections.
Section 2: Check all systems in “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” and erase any DTC(s).
Section 3: Confirm the vehicle battery voltage and CONSULT-II “Charger Input”.
Section 5: Again, perform a check of all systems in “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” and erase any
newly stored DTCs.
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Section 1: Connect a battery charger and CONSULT-II to the vehicle.
1. Confirm the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Connect a battery charger to the vehicle battery.
• Set the charger at a low charge rate (2-amp “trickle charge”).
IMPORTANT
You must connect a battery charger to the vehicle battery when performing
ABS/VDC reprogramming. Permanent ABS/VDC damage can occur if you don’t.
Connecting a vehicle battery charger will maintain:
• Proper CONSULT-II power supply during reprogramming—very important if the
CONSULT-II battery is low.
• Vehicle battery voltage level—especially on late model vehicles where the
cooling fans come on during reprogramming.
3. Connect CONSULT-II to the vehicle using the DLC-II cable with black Converter Box
(see Figure 11).
VERY IMPORTANT:
• Make sure the DLC-II is pushed in straight and fully plugged in to the vehicle
connector.
• Make sure all other DLC-II cable connections (as shown in Figure 11) are
connected properly.
Power LED
CONSULT-II Converter:
J44200-50
DDL Port
(on CONSULT-II) DLC-II Cable
(J44200-40)
CONSULT-II Pigtail
(J44200-10) Converter Cable
(PN: J44200-20)
CH2
CH1
DDL
Velcro strap
TP020328a
Figure 11
CAUTION
• Nissan requires the use of essential tools shown in Figure 11 when performing
ABS/VDC reprogramming.
• J44200-10 “Pigtail” should not be removed from the CONSULT-II DDL Port. This
“Pigtail” allows use of the stronger “quick disconnect” cable set.
• If cables are very often changed at the DDL Port (base) of the CONSULT-II unit, cable
connector pin damage may result.
• If there is connector pin damage, ABS/VDC reprogramming may fail. Permanent
damage to the ABS/VDC system can occur.
4. Continue with Section 2 on the next page.
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Section 2: Check all systems in “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” and erase any DTCs.
CAUTION: It is essential that you check all systems in “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” and erase
any DTCs before performing the remaining sections of this procedure.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and then turn CONSULT-II OFF.
6. Remove the red/white Diagnostic Card and insert the 8 MB orange Reprogramming
Card into CONSULT-II.
• The 8 MB reprogramming card should already have special ABS/VDC
reprogramming data loaded into it (see Part 1 on page 3).
•
REPROGRAMMING
CONSULT-II will turn ON automatically
(see Figure 13).
xxx VDC REPROG
TP050456a
Figure 13
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8. Roll down the driver's window part way,
exit the vehicle, close the door, and
hang the CONSULT II unit on the
outside of the window (see Figure 14).
Section 3: Confirm the vehicle’s battery voltage and CONSULT-II “Charger Input”
Check Charger
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Input without
AC power
Battery Charge - IDLE supply
connected.
Start Discharge &
Charging Charge
Figure 15
NOTE:
• "Charger Input" is the voltage level of the vehicle’s battery. (It MUST be above 12
volts.)
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3. As mentioned, the “Charger Input” reading MUST be above 12 volts (see Figure 15,
previous page).
• If the vehicle’s battery voltage (“Charger Input”) is below 12 volts, one or more of the
following may be the cause:
a. The battery charger you hooked up in section 1 is not charging the battery (poor
connection or it is not working).
b. The DLC-II does not have a good connection to the vehicle (not straight).
d. The CONSULT-II Converter (J44200-50 / black box) is not working correctly (see
Figure 11).
CAUTION:
• Do not attempt ABS/VDC reprogramming if the vehicle’s battery voltage is
below 12 volts.
• Permanent ABS/VDC damage can occur if the vehicle battery does not
maintain the minimum voltage during ABS/VDC reprogramming.
• If “Charger Input” is above 12 volts, power from the vehicle battery will keep
CONSULT-II’s power supply at the correct level during reprogramming
(see Figure 15).
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Section 4: Perform ABS/VDC Control Unit Reprogramming
TP050438a
Figure 16
SELECT ECMROG
P RAM
To: 47660-ZC31C / ZC32C
/ ZC33C / ZC61C / ZC62C
3. Select the program data / ZC63C / ZH31C / ZH71C
/ ZH72 C A60 / TA60 / JA60
(see Figure 17).
CHECK
ECU P/N
TP050439a
Figure 17
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4. The "REPROGRAM START" window
REPROGRAM START
should appear (see Figure 18).
• On some vehicles, the cooling fans may come on during reprogramming. This
is a normal condition. Do not disconnect the cooling fans. Forgetting to
reconnect them may cause severe engine damage. A vehicle battery charger
is needed* to maintain the battery voltage level during reprogramming.
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5. Press START. See Figure 18, previous page.
REPROGRAMMING
TRANSFERING...
• After a few seconds, the window shown in
Figure 19 will appear.
TP050441
NOTE: This process will take from 4 to 5
minutes. Figure 19
CAUTION: You must leave the vehicle and the CONSULT-II unit “undisturbed” (don’t
touch) until reprogramming is complete.
NOTE: If the CONSULT-II screen gives you an error message “Unmatch of Vehicle
Data”:
• You tried to reprogram with incorrect reprogramming data, or
• You are trying to reprogram with the same file that is already in the ABS/VDC control
unit.
For your reference, the old and new ABS/VDC Control Unit part numbers for vehicles
equipped with VDC are listed on the next page.
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ABS/VDC CONTROL UNIT PART NUMBERS
APPLICATION OLD NEW
47660-7S065 47660-ZC30C
2004 Titan 47660-7S220 47660-ZH31C
47660-7S320 47660-ZH71C
47660-ZC000 47660-ZC30C
2005 Titan 47660-ZH210 47660-ZH31C
47660-ZH220 47660-ZH71C
47660-ZC30B 47660-ZC30C
2006 Titan
47660-ZH72B 47660-ZH72C
47660-7S065 47660-ZC30C
47660-7S010 47660-ZC31C
2004 Armada 47660-7S020 47660-ZC32C
47660-7S110 47660-ZC61C
47660-7S120 47660-ZC62C
47660-ZC000 47660-ZC30C
47660-ZC010 47660-ZC31C
2005 Armada 47660-ZC011 47660-ZC32C
47660-ZC020 47660-ZC61C
47660-ZC021 47660-ZC62C
47660-ZC30B 47660-ZC30C
47660-ZC31B 47660-ZC31C
2006 Armada 47660-ZC32B 47660-ZC32C
47660-ZC61B 47660-ZC61C
47660-ZC62B 47660-ZC62C
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6. When VDC Reprogramming is complete:
TP050442
Figure 20
#####
COMPLETE ####
#
• Attach the print-out report to PART NUMBER
the Repair Order for future 47660 - ZH72C
START
Figure 21
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Section 5: Again, perform a check of all systems in “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” and
erase any newly stored DTC(s).
2. Install the red/white Diagnostic Card into Slot A (top slot) of CONSULT-II.
5. In “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”, check and erase any DTC(s) in the below noted vehicle
systems:
IMPORTANT: You MUST press “ERASE” and “OK” in all systems (shown below)
whether a DTC is displayed or not. This is required to complete the VDC
reprogramming procedure, and it will make sure that all DTC(s) are erased.
• ENGINE
• A/T
• ABS
• AIR BAG
• ALL MODE AWD/4WD (if applicable)
• DIFF LOCK (if applicable; 4WD Titan)
• AIR LEVELIZER (if applicable)
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Part 4: Re-program the 8 MB (orange) Reprogramming Card back to its original
format so it can be used for standard ECU reprogramming.
1. Remove the red/white diagnostic card from CONSULT-II and insert the 8 MB orange
Reprogramming card.
3. Follow steps in Part 1 of this bulletin to download (transfer) data from ASIST to
CONSULT-II.
• This will re-program the 8 MB (orange) card to its original format so it can be used
for standard ECU reprogramming.
END
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