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Work Procedure

Description 

When replacing ECM, the following procedure must be performed.

CAUTION:

When replacing the ECM, always replace it with a new one. The functions controlled by the ECM does not operate properly in case of reuse of the ECM from another vehicle.

PROGRAMMING OPERATION 

NOTE: SYMBOL After replacing with a blank ECM, programming is required to write ECM information. Be sure to follow the procedure to perform the programming.

Work Procedure 

Before Replacing ECM

  1. SAVE ECM DATA 
    1. SYMBOL With CONSULT:
      1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
      2. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
      3. Turn ignition switch ON.
      4. Select "SAVING DATA FOR REPLC CPU" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode of "ENGINE" using CONSULT.
      5. Follow the instruction of CONSULT display.
      NOTE: SYMBOL
      • Necessary data in ECM is copied and saved to CONSULT.
      • Go to Step 2 regardless of with or without success in saving data.

    >>

    GO TO 2.

  2. SAVE 'OPERATION LOG' 
    1. SYMBOL With CONSULT: Save Operation Log, according to the procedure of "Programming" in CONSULT Operation Manual.
      NOTE: SYMBOL ECM part number is saved in Operating Log saved in CONSULT.

    >>

    • Replace ECM.
    • After replacing ECM, perform necessary work.

After Replacing ECM

  1. CHECK 'OPERATION LOG' 
    1. SYMBOL With CONSULT: Check Operation Log saved before replacing ECM, according to the procedure of "Programming" in CONSULT Operation Manual.
      NOTE: SYMBOL For the vehicle that the programming is to be performed, check if Operation Log of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is in Saved Data List.

    Is there an applicable Operation Log in the Saved Data List?

    YES>>

    GO TO 2.

    NO>>

    GO TO 3.

  2. PERFORM ECM PROGRAMMING 
    1. SYMBOL With CONSULT: Perform ECM programming, according to "Programming" of CONSULT Operation Manual. Refer to CONSULT Operation Manual.
      CAUTION:

      During programming, maintain the following conditions:

      • Ignition switch: ON
      • Electric load: OFF
      • Brake pedal: Not depressed
      • Battery voltage: 12 - 13. 5 V (Check the value displayed on the CONSULT screen.)

    >>

    GO TO 5.

  3. READ IN ECM PART NUMBER BY 'FAST LINKED' 
    1. Obtain ECM part number by NISSAN PARTS CATALOG GLOBAL Web-FAST, according to the procedure of 'FAST linked' in CONSULT Operation Manual. Refer to CONSULT Operation Manual.
      NOTE: SYMBOL 'FAST linked' allows an appropriate programming by obtaining ECU part number from NISSAN PARTS CATALOG GLOBAL Web-FAST even when the part number cannot be obtained from the old ECU used before replacing with a new one.

    >>

    GO TO 4.

  4. PERFORM ECM PROGRAMMING (FAST LINKED) 
    1. SYMBOL With CONSULT: Perform ECM programming according to the procedure of FAST linked in CONSULT Operation Manual. Refer to CONSULT Operation Manual.
      CAUTION:

      During programming, maintain the following conditions:

      • Ignition switch: ON
      • Electric load: OFF
      • Brake pedal: Not depressed
      • Battery voltage: 12 - 13. 5 V (Check the value displayed on the CONSULT screen.)

    >>

    GO TO 5.

  5. PERFORM INITIALIZATION OF IVIS (NATS) SYSTEM AND REGISTRATION OF ALL IVIS (NATS) IGNITION KEY IDS 
    1. Refer to Work Procedure .

    >>

    GO TO 6.

  6. CHECK ECM DATA STATUS 
    1. Check if the data is successfully copied from the ECM at Step 1 (before replacement) and saved in CONSULT.

    Is the data saved successfully?

    YES>>

    GO TO 7.

    NO>>

    GO TO 8.

  7. WRITE ECM DATA 
    1. SYMBOL With CONSULT:
      1. Select "WRITING DATA FOR REPLC CPU" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode of "ENGINE" using CONSULT.
      2. Follow the instruction of CONSULT display.
      NOTE: SYMBOL The data saved by "SAVING DATA FOR REPLC CPU" is written to ECM.

    >>

    GO TO 9.

  8. PERFORM VIN REGISTRATION 
    1. Refer to Work Procedure .

    >>

    GO TO 9.

  9. PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING 
    1. Perform accelerator pedal released position learning. Refer to Work Procedure .

    >>

    GO TO 10.

  10. PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING 
    1. Perform throttle valve closed position learning. Refer to Work Procedure .

    >>

    GO TO 11.

  11. PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING 
    1. Perform idle air volume learning. Refer to Work Procedure .

    >>

    END