Permanent DTC (P-DTC) Information (NTB14-109)
Publication date: 2014-11-25Reference number: NTB14-109
PERMANENT DTC (P-DTC) INFORMATION
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): NTB14-109, Date of Issue:
November 25, 2014
| NISSAN: | 2015 All Models, except LEAF; 2010 and newer - see Applied Vehicles |
| CLASSIFICATION: | EC14-011 |
APPLIED VEHICLES
2010 and newer - see Applied Vehicles chart on page 4.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as "Permanent DTC or P-DTC". Please refer to the P-DTC Applied Vehicles list on page 4.
- If a vehicle is equipped with P-DTCs, all emission related DTCs will also set a P-DTC if the MIL is turned ON.
- A listing of which DTCs that will also set a P-DTC is found in the DTC Index in the EC-Engine Control section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM).
If a DTC repair is performed and the DTC erased, a vehicle may fail an Emission Inspection and Maintenance test if the P-DTC is not also erased.
P-DTC's can be erased by following the correct driving pattern:
- Use CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) to confirm a P-DTC and determine the correct driving pattern to erase it (see page 2).
- Refer to the ESM, section EC-Engine Control, for driving pattern information. Look under How to Erase a Permanent DTC and Diagnosis Description .
- Details for driving pattern B and D are included in this bulletin, starting on page 2.
NOTE:
In most cases, if repairs are complete, P-DTCs will erase with the customer driving their vehicle in their normal daily use.
Driving Patterns B and D for Erasing P-DTCs
NOTE:
- The DTC Index in the ESM, for vehicles equipped with P-DTCs, includes a Group classification of "A" or "B" for DTCs that also set P-DTCs. P-DTC with a Group classification of B requires completion of driving pattern B and D to erase the P-DTC. In most cases, completion of driving pattern B will also complete driving pattern D.
- With C-III plus, use PERMANENT DTC WORK SUPPORT while performing driving patterns.
- Make sure to obey all traffic laws and speed limits when performing driving patterns.
Driving Pattern B
Driving pattern B means a trip satisfying the following conditions:
- Engine speed reaches 400 rpm or more.
- Engine coolant temperature reaches 70°C (158°F) or more.
- Vehicle speed of 70 - 120 km/h (44 - 75 MPH) is maintained for 60 seconds or more.
- Vehicle speed of 30 - 60 km/h (19 - 37 MPH) is maintained for 10 seconds or more.
- Vehicle speed of 4 km/h (2 MPH) or less with idling for 12 seconds or more.
- Vehicle speed of 10 km/h (7 MPH) or more for 10 minutes or more in total.
- 22 minutes or more elapsed time after engine start.
NOTE:
- Drive the vehicle at steady speeds when a "maintained" speed is required.
- When the same malfunction (DTC) is detected regardless of driving conditions, driving pattern B must be restarted.
Driving Pattern D
Driving pattern D means a trip satisfying the following conditions:
- Vehicle speed of 40 km/h (25 MPH) or more for 300 seconds or more.
- Maintain continuous idle speed for 30 seconds or more.
- 600 seconds or more elapsed time after engine start.
NOTE:
When the same malfunction (DTC) is detected regardless of driving conditions, driving pattern D must be restarted.
Applied Vehicles (vehicles that use P-DTCs)
- All 2015 models, except LEAF, have P-DTCs.
- 2010 to 2014 as follows:
VEHICLE MODELS INFORMATION
| MODEL | ENGINE | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUBE | MR18DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Versa Sedan | MR18DE/HR16DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Versa Hatchback | MR18DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Versa Note | HR16DE | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes |
| JUKE/JUKE NISMO/JUKE NISMO RS | MR16DDT | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SENTRA | MR20DE/MR18DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SENTRA SE-R | QR25DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| ALTIMA | QR25DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ALTIMA | VQ35DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ALTIMA COUPE | QR25DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| ALTIMA COUPE | VQ35DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| ALTIMA Hybrid | QR25DE Hybrid | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| MAXIMA | VQ35DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 370Z/370Z Roadster/370Z Nismo | VQ37VHR | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GT-R | VQ38DETT | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NV200 Cargo Van | MR20DE | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes | Yes |
| NV200 New York City Taxi Version | MR20DE | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes | Yes |
| ROGUE | QR25DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ROGUE SELECT | QR25DE | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes |
| QUEST | VQ35DE | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MURANO | VQ35DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MURANO Cross Cabriolet | VQ35DE | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PATHFINDER | VQ40DE/VQ35DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PATHFINDER | VK56DE | No | No | No | N/A | N/A |
| PATHFINDER Hybrid | QR25DER Hybrid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes |
| FRONTIER | QR25DE | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| FRONTIER | VQ40DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| XTERRA | VQ40DE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TITAN | VK56DE/VK56DE FFV | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| ARMADA | VK56DE/VK56DE FFV | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| NV1500/NV2500 Cargo Van NV3500 Passenger Van | VQ40DE | N/A | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NV2500/NV3500 Cargo Van NV3500 Passenger Van | VK56DE | N/A | N/A | No | No | Yes |
| LEAF | No | No | No | No | No |