Engine Controls - Cold Engine Idle Fluctuation

Classification: EC11-018

Reference: NTB11-063

Date: June 20, 2011

2010 ROGUE; IDLE FLUCTUATION WHEN ENGINE IS COLD

APPLIED VEHICLE: 2010 Rogue (S35)

IF YOU CONFIRM:

Idle speed fluctuates when the engine is cold

and

The idle speed is normal (stable) when the engine warms to normal operating temperature.

NOTE:
This incident, if it should occur, may occur immediately after an oil change.

ACTION:

Use Service Comm and the REPAIR FLOW CHART to see if this bulletin applies.

NOTE:
There may be a Service Campaign Bulletin that applies to this vehicle instead of this Technical Service Bulletin.

If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM.

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the REPAIR FLOW CHART as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.





REPAIR FLOW CHART





CLAIMS INFORMATION

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle to begin the reprogramming procedure.

^ If you are not familiar with the reprogramming procedure, refer to CONSULT-III (C-III) ECM Reprogramming general procedure.





CAUTION





2. 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 P/N column in Table A above.

^ If there a match, this bulletin DOES APPLY. Perform ECM Reprogramming procedure in this bulletin.

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





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

NOTE:
If the screen in Figure 2 does not display (reprogramming does not complete).

4. Make sure to erase DTCs from all Systems.

NOTE:
During the reprogramming, DTCs will set in several systems. DTCs must be erased from all systems.

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

^ If the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) comes ON, go back to ASIST for further diagnostic information. Refer to the applicable Electronic Service Manual as needed.

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