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CONSULT-III (C-III) TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)
REPROGRAMMING
CONSULT-III (C-III) TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) REPROGRAMMING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 1SH2, Date of Issue: February 16, 2011
GENERAL PROCEDURE
Updated February 16, 2011
A symptom based TSB is required before using this procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
TCM REPROGRAMMING
1. Install the CONSULT III (C-III) PCMCIA Card Adapter and Security Card (see Figure
A ).
INFINITI: All Infiniti
APPLIED VEHICLES: All Infiniti
IMPORTANT: Before starting, make sure:
l ASIST on the CONSULT III (C-III) computer has been freshly
synchronized (updated).
l All C-III software updates (if any) have been installed.
NOTE: The C-III computer automatically gets applicable TCM reprogramming data
during ASIST synchronization.
CAUTION: l Connect a battery charger to the vehicle battery.
If the 12V battery voltage drops during reprogramming the TCM
may be damaged .
l Be sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads.
If a vehicle electrical load remains ON, the TCM may be damaged.
l For TCM reprogramming, the C-III MUST be connected to the VI
using the USB cable.
l Be sure to connect the AC Adapter. If C-III battery voltage drops
during reprogramming the process will be interrupted and the
TCM will be damaged .
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Figure A
l Make sure a screen print for Warranty documentation can be done from C-III
during this process while still cable-connected to the vehicle.
2. Use the USB cable to connect the Vehicle Interface (VI) to the C-III computer, and
then connect the VI to the vehicle.
3. Connect the AC Adapter to the C-III computer.
4. Connect a battery charger to the vehicle 12V battery .
CAUTION: For TCM reprogramming, the C-III computer MUST be connected
to the VI using the USB cable.
CAUTION: Be sure to connect the AC Adapter. If the C-III computer battery
voltage drops during reprogramming. the process will be
interrupted.
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l Set the battery charger at a low charge rate (trickle charge).
5. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.
l The engine must be OFF (not running) during the reprogramming procedure.
l Turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads such as exterior lights, interior
lights, HVAC, blower, rear defogger, audio, NAVI, seat heater, steering wheel
heater, etc.
6. Make sure the engine cooling fan(s) is not running.
If the cooling fan(s) is running:
a. Turn the ignition OFF.
b. Wait for the engine to cool.
c. Turn the ignition ON (with engine OFF).
d. Make sure the engine cooling fan(s) is not running.
7. Open / start ASIST on the C-III computer.
8. Click on CONSULT Utilities, CONSULT-III, and then wait for the "Detecting VI/MI in
progress" message to clear (picture not shown).
9. Click on the "Detected VI" from the list. Your selection will highlight (see
Figure 1 ).
10. Click on Connect (see Figure 1 ).
NOTE: The Midtronics GR-8 Battery and Diagnostic Station, set to "Power
Supply" mode, is recommended.
CAUTION: Be sure the battery charger is connected securely to the battery.
Make sure the battery voltage stays above 12V during
reprogramming. If the battery voltage drops during
reprogramming the TCM will be damaged .
CAUTION: Make sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads. If the vehicle
battery voltage drops below 12V, the reprogramming will not
complete. After the "Transfer To VI" is complete, the
reprogramming will stop. "Transfer To ECU" will not start.
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Figure 1
11. Wait for the "Checking the firmware version" message to clear (picture not shown).
12. Select from the Vehicle Name and Model Year lists (see Figure 2 ).
l Click on and drag the Scroll Bars up or down to find your vehicle and model
year (see Figure 2 ).
l Click on your selections. Your selections will then highlight (highlights not
shown).
13. Click on Select (see Figure 2 ).
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Figure 2
14. The next screen will look similar to Figure 3 .
l Make sure the correct Vehicle Name and Model Year are displayed (see Figure
3 .).
15. Click on Confirm (see Figure 3 .).
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Figure 3 .
16. Click on the "Diagnosis" icon (see Figure 4 .).
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Figure 4
17. Wait for CAN Diagnosis to reach 51% (see Figure 5 .).
l When the CAN diagnosis reaches 51%, the process icons in the Process Guide
Area at the top of the screen will light (become enabled).
18. When the icons light, click on the "DTC" icon (see Figure 5 .).
l If the "DTC" icon is not clicked on in time, the screen in Figure 6 opens up.
l If the screen in Figure 6 opens up, click on the "DTC" icon.
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Figure 5
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Figure 6
19. Wait for "ECM Diagnosis" to complete.
20. If there are no ENGINE or TRANSMISSION DTCs , click on the "Repair" icon (see
Figure 7 ).
l Click on and drag the Scroll Bar up and down to check all systems for DTCs
(see Figure 7 ).
l If there are any engine or transmission DTCs, diagnose, perform repairs, and
erase DTCs before continuing.
l Repair of DTCs is not covered by this bulletin.
NOTE: C-III will state "ECM" throughout the TCM reprogram process. This is
normal.
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Figure 7
21. Click on the "ECM Reprogram" icon (see Figure 8 ).
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Figure 8
22. At this point, refer to the symptom based TSB that directed you to reprogram the
TCM.
l The symptom based TSB is required in order to determine which reprogramming
part number to use.
l Print and record the current TCM P/N and keep it with the vehicle repair
order / records.
23. Click on Next (see Figure 9 ).
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Figure 9
NOTE: If the screen in Figure 10 appears, there is data stored in the VI. Select
Yes to proceed with Reprogramming (see green arrow in Figure 10 ).
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Figure 10
24. The screen in Figure 11 is displayed during data transfer.
l DO NOT disturb the VI, DDL, or USB connections.
l DO NOT try to start the engine or turn the ignition OFF.
l The engine fans may turn on. This is normal.
CAUTION: During data transfer:
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Figure 11
Figure 11a
NOTE: l If "Transfer To VI" reaches 100%, and "Transfer To ECU" does not
start.
OR
l The Error in Figure 11a displays.
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DO NOT replace the TCM. The TCM is not damaged.
a. Check / make sure the battery voltage is above 12V and all vehicle electrical
loads are turned OFF (see step 3 and 4).
b. Click on OK (see 'b' in Figure 11a ), and then click on Cancel Data
Transmission (see 'b' in Figure 11 above).
c. Click on the "Home" icon in the upper left corner of the C-III screen
(picture not shown), and then re-start from the beginning at Step 1 on .
25. When the screen in Figure 12 appears, TCM reprogramming is complete.
l Print this screen and attach it to the Repair Order for Warranty
documentation.
Figure 12
a. Click on the "Print" icon (see Figure 13 ).
b. Select Save (see Figure 13 ).
c. Click on OK (see Figure 13 ).
NOTE: If you can't print the above screen:
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A copy of the screen is now saved in the Toughbook? (C-III) computer.
Figure 13
At the bottom left corner of the computer screen click on Start .
In the Administrator window select My Computer .
In the My Computer screen select Local Disc (C) .
In the Local Disc (C) screen select Consult III folder.
In the Consult III screen/folder select ApplicationData folder.
In the ApplicationData screen/folder select PrintImages folder.
When the file was saved, it was automatically given a file name using the current
NOTE: If you saved a copy of the screen in Figure 12 and need to print it at a
later date, you can find it in the following file location:
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date and time. Select and print the file/screen image that you want.
Erase DTCs from all systems.
26. Click on the "Home" icon (see Figure 14 ).
27. Wait for the "Detecting VI/MI in progress" message to clear (picture not shown).
28. Click on the detected VI from the list (see Figure 14 ).
29. Click on Connect .
Figure 14
30. Wait for the "Checking the firmware version" message to clear (picture not shown).
31. Select from the Vehicle Name and Model Year lists (see Figure 15 ).
l Click on and drag the Scroll Bar(s) up or down to find your vehicle and model
year (see Figure 2 ).
l Click on your selections. Your selections will then highlight (highlights not
NOTE: During reprogramming, DTCs will set in several systems. DTCs must be
erased from all systems.
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shown).
32. Click on Select (see Figure 15 ).
Figure 15
33. Make sure the correct Vehicle Name and Model Year are displayed (see Figure 16
example).
34. Click on Confirm .
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Figure 16
35. Click on the "Diagnosis" icon (see Figure 17 ).
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Figure 17
36. Wait for System Call to complete and CAN Diagnosis to reach 51% (see Figure 18 ).
37. When the icons light (become enabled), click on the "Final Check" icon (see Figure
18 ).
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Figure 18
38. CAN diagnosis will run again. Wait for System Call to complete and CAN Diagnosis
to reach 51% a second time (see Figure 19 ).
39. When the icons light (become enabled), click on the "Duplication Test" icon (see
Figure 19 ).
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Figure 19
40. When the screen in Figure 20 appears, click on All Erase .
41. When the "ERASE SELF-DIAG MEMORY?" window pops up, click on Yes (see Figure 20 ).
42. Use the Scroll Bar to scroll down the page and make sure all DTCs are erased (see
Figure 20 ).
l For any DTCs that do not erase: diagnose, perform repairs, and erase DTCs.
l Refer to the appropriate Electronic Service Manual (ESM) as needed.
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Figure 20
43. Reprogramming is completed.
l Close C-III.
l Turn the ignition OFF.
44. Test drive the vehicle; make sure it is operating correctly and the MIL is OFF.
l If the Check Engine light comes ON; diagnosis, repair, and erase DTCs.
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CONSULT-III (C-III) TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)
REPROGRAMMING
CONSULT-III (C-III) TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) REPROGRAMMING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): 1SH2, Date of Issue: February 16, 2011
GENERAL PROCEDURE
Updated February 16, 2011
A symptom based TSB is required before using this procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
TCM REPROGRAMMING
1. Install the CONSULT III (C-III) PCMCIA Card Adapter and Security Card (see Figure
A ).
INFINITI: All Infiniti
APPLIED VEHICLES: All Infiniti
IMPORTANT: Before starting, make sure:
l ASIST on the CONSULT III (C-III) computer has been freshly
synchronized (updated).
l All C-III software updates (if any) have been installed.
NOTE: The C-III computer automatically gets applicable TCM reprogramming data
during ASIST synchronization.
CAUTION: l Connect a battery charger to the vehicle battery.
If the 12V battery voltage drops during reprogramming the TCM
may be damaged .
l Be sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads.
If a vehicle electrical load remains ON, the TCM may be damaged.
l For TCM reprogramming, the C-III MUST be connected to the VI
using the USB cable.
l Be sure to connect the AC Adapter. If C-III battery voltage drops
during reprogramming the process will be interrupted and the
TCM will be damaged .
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Figure A
l Make sure a screen print for Warranty documentation can be done from C-III
during this process while still cable-connected to the vehicle.
2. Use the USB cable to connect the Vehicle Interface (VI) to the C-III computer, and
then connect the VI to the vehicle.
3. Connect the AC Adapter to the C-III computer.
4. Connect a battery charger to the vehicle 12V battery .
CAUTION: For TCM reprogramming, the C-III computer MUST be connected
to the VI using the USB cable.
CAUTION: Be sure to connect the AC Adapter. If the C-III computer battery
voltage drops during reprogramming. the process will be
interrupted.
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l Set the battery charger at a low charge rate (trickle charge).
5. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.
l The engine must be OFF (not running) during the reprogramming procedure.
l Turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads such as exterior lights, interior
lights, HVAC, blower, rear defogger, audio, NAVI, seat heater, steering wheel
heater, etc.
6. Make sure the engine cooling fan(s) is not running.
If the cooling fan(s) is running:
a. Turn the ignition OFF.
b. Wait for the engine to cool.
c. Turn the ignition ON (with engine OFF).
d. Make sure the engine cooling fan(s) is not running.
7. Open / start ASIST on the C-III computer.
8. Click on CONSULT Utilities, CONSULT-III, and then wait for the "Detecting VI/MI in
progress" message to clear (picture not shown).
9. Click on the "Detected VI" from the list. Your selection will highlight (see
Figure 1 ).
10. Click on Connect (see Figure 1 ).
NOTE: The Midtronics GR-8 Battery and Diagnostic Station, set to "Power
Supply" mode, is recommended.
CAUTION: Be sure the battery charger is connected securely to the battery.
Make sure the battery voltage stays above 12V during
reprogramming. If the battery voltage drops during
reprogramming the TCM will be damaged .
CAUTION: Make sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads. If the vehicle
battery voltage drops below 12V, the reprogramming will not
complete. After the "Transfer To VI" is complete, the
reprogramming will stop. "Transfer To ECU" will not start.
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Figure 1
11. Wait for the "Checking the firmware version" message to clear (picture not shown).
12. Select from the Vehicle Name and Model Year lists (see Figure 2 ).
l Click on and drag the Scroll Bars up or down to find your vehicle and model
year (see Figure 2 ).
l Click on your selections. Your selections will then highlight (highlights not
shown).
13. Click on Select (see Figure 2 ).
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Figure 2
14. The next screen will look similar to Figure 3 .
l Make sure the correct Vehicle Name and Model Year are displayed (see Figure
3 .).
15. Click on Confirm (see Figure 3 .).
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Figure 3 .
16. Click on the "Diagnosis" icon (see Figure 4 .).
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Figure 4
17. Wait for CAN Diagnosis to reach 51% (see Figure 5 .).
l When the CAN diagnosis reaches 51%, the process icons in the Process Guide
Area at the top of the screen will light (become enabled).
18. When the icons light, click on the "DTC" icon (see Figure 5 .).
l If the "DTC" icon is not clicked on in time, the screen in Figure 6 opens up.
l If the screen in Figure 6 opens up, click on the "DTC" icon.
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Figure 5
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Figure 6
19. Wait for "ECM Diagnosis" to complete.
20. If there are no ENGINE or TRANSMISSION DTCs , click on the "Repair" icon (see
Figure 7 ).
l Click on and drag the Scroll Bar up and down to check all systems for DTCs
(see Figure 7 ).
l If there are any engine or transmission DTCs, diagnose, perform repairs, and
erase DTCs before continuing.
l Repair of DTCs is not covered by this bulletin.
NOTE: C-III will state "ECM" throughout the TCM reprogram process. This is
normal.
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Figure 7
21. Click on the "ECM Reprogram" icon (see Figure 8 ).
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Figure 8
22. At this point, refer to the symptom based TSB that directed you to reprogram the
TCM.
l The symptom based TSB is required in order to determine which reprogramming
part number to use.
l Print and record the current TCM P/N and keep it with the vehicle repair
order / records.
23. Click on Next (see Figure 9 ).
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Figure 9
NOTE: If the screen in Figure 10 appears, there is data stored in the VI. Select
Yes to proceed with Reprogramming (see green arrow in Figure 10 ).
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Figure 10
24. The screen in Figure 11 is displayed during data transfer.
l DO NOT disturb the VI, DDL, or USB connections.
l DO NOT try to start the engine or turn the ignition OFF.
l The engine fans may turn on. This is normal.
CAUTION: During data transfer:
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Figure 11
Figure 11a
NOTE: l If "Transfer To VI" reaches 100%, and "Transfer To ECU" does not
start.
OR
l The Error in Figure 11a displays.
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DO NOT replace the TCM. The TCM is not damaged.
a. Check / make sure the battery voltage is above 12V and all vehicle electrical
loads are turned OFF (see step 3 and 4).
b. Click on OK (see 'b' in Figure 11a ), and then click on Cancel Data
Transmission (see 'b' in Figure 11 above).
c. Click on the "Home" icon in the upper left corner of the C-III screen
(picture not shown), and then re-start from the beginning at Step 1 on .
25. When the screen in Figure 12 appears, TCM reprogramming is complete.
l Print this screen and attach it to the Repair Order for Warranty
documentation.
Figure 12
a. Click on the "Print" icon (see Figure 13 ).
b. Select Save (see Figure 13 ).
c. Click on OK (see Figure 13 ).
NOTE: If you can't print the above screen:
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A copy of the screen is now saved in the Toughbook? (C-III) computer.
Figure 13
At the bottom left corner of the computer screen click on Start .
In the Administrator window select My Computer .
In the My Computer screen select Local Disc (C) .
In the Local Disc (C) screen select Consult III folder.
In the Consult III screen/folder select ApplicationData folder.
In the ApplicationData screen/folder select PrintImages folder.
When the file was saved, it was automatically given a file name using the current
NOTE: If you saved a copy of the screen in Figure 12 and need to print it at a
later date, you can find it in the following file location:
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date and time. Select and print the file/screen image that you want.
Erase DTCs from all systems.
26. Click on the "Home" icon (see Figure 14 ).
27. Wait for the "Detecting VI/MI in progress" message to clear (picture not shown).
28. Click on the detected VI from the list (see Figure 14 ).
29. Click on Connect .
Figure 14
30. Wait for the "Checking the firmware version" message to clear (picture not shown).
31. Select from the Vehicle Name and Model Year lists (see Figure 15 ).
l Click on and drag the Scroll Bar(s) up or down to find your vehicle and model
year (see Figure 2 ).
l Click on your selections. Your selections will then highlight (highlights not
NOTE: During reprogramming, DTCs will set in several systems. DTCs must be
erased from all systems.
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shown).
32. Click on Select (see Figure 15 ).
Figure 15
33. Make sure the correct Vehicle Name and Model Year are displayed (see Figure 16
example).
34. Click on Confirm .
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Figure 16
35. Click on the "Diagnosis" icon (see Figure 17 ).
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Figure 17
36. Wait for System Call to complete and CAN Diagnosis to reach 51% (see Figure 18 ).
37. When the icons light (become enabled), click on the "Final Check" icon (see Figure
18 ).
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Figure 18
38. CAN diagnosis will run again. Wait for System Call to complete and CAN Diagnosis
to reach 51% a second time (see Figure 19 ).
39. When the icons light (become enabled), click on the "Duplication Test" icon (see
Figure 19 ).
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Figure 19
40. When the screen in Figure 20 appears, click on All Erase .
41. When the "ERASE SELF-DIAG MEMORY?" window pops up, click on Yes (see Figure 20 ).
42. Use the Scroll Bar to scroll down the page and make sure all DTCs are erased (see
Figure 20 ).
l For any DTCs that do not erase: diagnose, perform repairs, and erase DTCs.
l Refer to the appropriate Electronic Service Manual (ESM) as needed.
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Figure 20
43. Reprogramming is completed.
l Close C-III.
l Turn the ignition OFF.
44. Test drive the vehicle; make sure it is operating correctly and the MIL is OFF.
l If the Check Engine light comes ON; diagnosis, repair, and erase DTCs.
2009 Nissan Maxima S
CONSULT-III (C-III) TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) REPROGRAMMING
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