How to Program a Blank Nissan TCM with NERS 

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Each one is a different partition housing different software and operating systems. Keeping software from different OEs that can not be together is the purpose.

You can keep them and reuse, but you need to be aware that if you resuse an out of date csv file, and there has been a new update for the pcm, it will not point NERS to the newest file.

Keith Perkins makes sense thanks

It will need programmed, unless it came with the most current calibration.

mauri redy Hi, I have the same problem as yours. I have a 2003 infiniti Fx35 rwd and the TCM has a broken pin or lead which I soldered but didn’t last long. What was the outcome on your Titan? Did you take it to the dealership for programming? Were you able to drive it there or you had to tow it to the dealership? I want to buy a new TCM on eBay with the same part number as yours but I worried about not being programmed. Where did you buy your new TCM?

I think the compatible range for you is 2005-2012 for the Re5r05a (Pathfinder and Xterra -- the trans is used before and beyond this in other applications). I'd try to find a used one in that range and consider a new valve body and TCM from Sonnax pre-flashed to VIN (if you don't get a compatible one with the used trans or can't use the old one due to contamination; I disasembled my VB, cleaned it, and reinstalled to discover TCM may have shorted). I am going through same process now and rebuilt one to swap with a coolant damaged one. When done I had communication trouble between ECU and TCM (U1000 and U1001). So, I think the coolant must have shorted the TCM. I am about to test pins from ECU and if good drop a spare TCM (that I know nothing about) from the spare trans I rebuilt. If all fails -- Sonnax. Some do take a much cheaper Re5r05a from a G35 and change out the rear housing / trans case adapter and swap the linkage over to the other side. I think you might also need to change the output shaft as there are different sizes -- but otherwise exactly same transmission. Wreckers jack the price up on the Pathfinder and Xterra Re5r05as compared to G35. If coolant damage, be sure to flush all lines with trans line flush before connecting the replacement trans.

What does the service information say?

Yes the MaxiFlash works, you must install the drivers from the Autel website onto the PC first.

I have done many manufacturers and the foreign stuff they make way to hard. This Nissan download has taken way to long.

Yes

Yes, it is very involved, but is possible.

Yes, if the calibration level is correct, just write the vin, and complete registration of the keys.

You need a scan tool that will do the relearn functions, (Snap-on verus, Autel Maxisys, or Launch x431), you will need access to service information for procedures and specs on each of the steps. (alldat, identifix, mitchell) you will need a programming specific power supply (NOT A BATTERY CHARGER) (Powermax, Iota, Schumacher, Snap-on) you will need a J2534 device (Drewtech, Bosch, Snapon, Launch) you will need a Windows 7 Laptop, you will need a subscription to nissan NERS ($270 a year), you will need the flash file for the specific control you are programming ($20). Then follow step by step with the video.

Can get a godiag j2534 pass throught cheap. Got mine to work on ners

As of NERS 4.0 you must use your login from the Nissan tech info website that you used to purchase the NERS subscription.

If the key was turned off the bootloader in the module is likely corrupt. It is a very long process to try to recover one.

Read all the manuals that come with it.

still waiting for your reply :(

Not sure, there may be some kind of issue with the parts, or the calibration may be wrong or damaged.

Can a already programed tcm be reprogramed to a different vehicle.

This is a loaded question......... you can modify the CSV file to make NERS program any calibration file into any module, or at least attempt to do so. But if the hardware is not compatible with the calibration file, the programming event may fail, or the module may be damaged after the flash completes.

Both ways can be completed. It is easier for me to just use the parts.nissanusa.com to pull the file name for the blank unit, but if a shop is doing the replacement of the VB, then they may only be familiar with the method of downloading the old calibration information first. You will want to call the shops around you to find out their preferred method.

The refurb one has not been formatted (flashed), does that have to be done first before i can install it then take it to shop to get them to reprogram it to my truck. Thanks for your reply

Yes is an error happens during programming with NERS it will most likely damage the module.

Is there any way to restore that TCM by any chance?

Read the service information, as it depends on the year make and model, it will not be plug and play for sure.

Try Sonnax. They pre-program.

yes

How?CanYou explain please.

No, this will only work if the 2 TCMs are the same exact part number and software level. And only for some models as VIN data is stored in some newer TCMs, and CVTs do not work like this at all because of learned shift values.

I’m not so sure buddy. Two have same valve body and tcms but the my Xterra was #1 design. The qx56 I used to donor, was a design #3 it plugged in and worked fine.

Not done a 2018, what does the service information say? Is the file available for download on the techinfo site?

L1 Automotive Diagnostics and Programming LLC can u rewrite over a used Tcm or is it even needed ? Or will the different vin in the used tcm keep it from starting ?

A lot more information would be needed, start by looking at scan data, see what looks out of place, it is very difficult to diagnose a problem when we really dont know what the problem is yet, only the symptom.

L1 Automotive Diagnostics and Programming LLC exactly man! Nissan can’t even tell me what’s the issue. You think I should check all the sensors?

That is a loaded question, depends on the year make and model, on the few that you can, it must have the same exact part number, and most likely has to be a unit that is behind by a calibration so you can flash it and get calibration files in it that match the new vehicle. So the short answer is, just get a new one.

@@L1Training Are remanufactured TCMs from Dorman blank or you have to hope it is a version behind to flash?

A standard consult 3+ CF19 toughbook will not connect with anything but the OE passthru. Consult 3+ R2R edition (Right to Repair) will connect to the pass thru pro for diagnostics on 2018 and UP, currently Nissan has complied with the minimum requirements of the Right to Repair Act by doing this. There was a press release some time ago stating that in the 4th quarter of this year, we will receive a 1990-Present Consult 3+ version that uses any J2534 compliant device for diagnostics. It will allow immobilizer functions as well if you are a LSID holder.

Keith, I have a personal computer running windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit which already has Nissan Consult III Plus installed. I also have the tool kits for the passwords and Pins if I want to use the inmobilizer function. The problem is that right now the program will only look for nissan's Vi2 interface, but I heard there is a way of getting it connected with the PTP2 by modifying the diagnostictools.ini file and also some changes to the registry. That's what I'm looking help with...

I have tried that, it is less than useful, it will work but not read all live data, and will not perform any function. basically its useless.

hmmm, I have been told the only thing that will not work is the Ignition ON thing... it will not show ON.

it does not show ignition on, and the other items I mentioned are a problem as well. A J2534 device lacks some of the hardware and firmware internally to replace the VI2 with software that is currently available.

Sometimes, there are many applications that a used model is not possible.

nope

You may need to manually edit the csv to use the displayed part number, if you dont know how to do that, or it doesnt work, the car ecu may be able to be recovered with a consult 3+

L1 Automotive Diagnostics and Programming LLC do you think my tcm hasn’t fried because the scanner said the car lost communication with tcm which is u0101 and to when I tried to edit it,I still get the same error..the selected part number doesn’t match the ecu which is 31039-3RX09 and is ecu part is 31039-

I just subscribed pls how do you recover from consult 3,car is parked and I’m fucked

@@johnbosco2404 you just reprogram with the consult3 plus. If it doesnt work, then you need a new TCM

L1 Automotive Diagnostics and Programming LLC so I decided to use consult 3 plus and it finds the ecm and I loaded all the files and installed battery maintainer and it all checked green but on transfer date area,it stucked at communicating with control unit,please wait for a while

either you have to old of a csv or its in the wrong folder.

its almost always a csv file location issue. what are you doing, reprogramming? or programming a blank module? what file location did you put the csv?

Keith Perkins I bought used tcm for Nissan Pathfinder (ebay). The car to prog is frontier, so look in Nissan and the number part is 31000 9CA6E, but this parts only appear in blank programming in NERS. So my question is if is possible flash the used TCM Pathfinder to works in Frontier. Sorry I new in this world the programming.

If they are from the same year and have the same original programming calibration yes, if not then no. you have to pull the calibration number from the old pcm and new pcm with the scan tool. Then see if both calibrations that are pulled point to the same new calibration number. If not, then it will not work.

What are your questions?

Keith Perkins So, in my country, our nissan dealers are very expensive and they don't have the proper quality service for our cars , however, I want to buy a consult 3 plus, and start a nissan workshop, and I want to learn everything about nissan , I have a nissan maxima and I tried to do uprev tune but it didn't go will , my car won't able to run , also I want to learn how to recover my ecu , i know those are so many vary questions, but I really really want to learn. I hope you could help me , thank you

L1 Automotive Diagnostics and Programming LLC Wassup bro. I have a 2005 Nissan Altima. I replaced the engine and transmission. But for some odd reason it will not switch gears. I can plug the battery in start it up and drive normal. But soon as I let off the gas the car completely stops switching gears. Then I have to get out disconnect the battery And then it’ll drive normal again. I’m getting extremely fed up. I replaced the motor mounts , axles , engine , and transmission. But I can not figure out what the issue is! Nissan can’t even tell me what’s wrong. Can you tell me what’s wrong? I’d really appreciate it.

@@jhamp98_58 I'm not an expert but I can't stand question not being answers for years......check in the ECU

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