Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0011 Stored

Classification: EC09-019

Reference: NTB09-084

Date: September 2, 2009

2009 SENTRA; MIL ON WITH P0011

APPLIED VEHICLE: 2009 Sentra (B16)

APPLIED VIN: Vehicles built on or after 3N1AB61E(*)9L 633349

APPLIED DATE: Vehicles built on or after January 8, 2009

APPLIED ENGINE: MR20DE

APPLIED TRANSMISSION: CVT

IF YOU CONFIRM:

The MIL is "ON" and DTC P0011 (IVT Control) is stored in CONSULT III / ENGINE.

AND

There are no drivability symptoms.

ACTIONS:

1. If there are drivability symptoms, resolve them first.

2. Refer to Step 2 in the Service Procedure to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on.

3. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM.

4. Erase the DTC(s) before and after ECM reprogramming.





CLAIMS 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 as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. If there are drivability symptoms, resolve them first, and then continue to Step 2.

2. Connect C-III to the vehicle to begin the reprogramming procedure.





CAUTION





3. When you get to the ECM Reprogramming screen shown in Figure 1, confirm this bulletin applies as follows.

A. On your C-III screen, look at the Part Number column (see Figure 1):

^ If this column is blank (no part number listed), this bulletin does not apply. Close C-III and refer to ASIST for further diagnostic information.

^ If a Part Number is listed, write it on the Repair Order.





B. Compare the Part Number you wrote down to the numbers in the Current ECM Part Number column in Table A.

^ If there is a match, this bulletin applies. Continue with the reprogramming procedure.

NOTE:
If there are two lines (two reprogramming options) on your C-III screen, use the one that does not have the message "Caution! Use ONLY with NTBXX-XXX".

^ If there is not a match, this bulletin does not apply. Close C-III and refer to ASIST for further diagnostic information.





4. If this bulletin applies and you have performed ECM reprogramming, the screen in Figure 2 appears when reprogramming is complete.

5. Make sure to erase DTCs from all systems.

NOTE:
During reprogramming, DTCs will set in several systems and must be erased.

6. Test drive the vehicle and make sure it operates correctly and the Check Engine light is OFF.

^ If the Check Engine light comes ON, go back to ASIST for further diagnostic information. Refer to the applicable Electronic Service Manual as needed.

^ Diagnosis and repairs beyond ECM reprogramming are not covered by this bulletin.