NERS

(NISSAN J2534 ECU Reprogramming Software)

1. Operation Manual

Applies to software version 4.00.01

Nissan North America, Inc.
OPM Version 5.6

December 15, 2017

Contents

1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 0

2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ 1

3 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 2

4 APPLICATION PROCEDURE ............................................................................. 9

List of Tables
TABLE 1: HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 1
TABLE 2: SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 1
TABLE 3: INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 5
TABLE 4: NERS - UNINSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 8
TABLE 5: NERS GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE .................................................................................... 37

List of Figures
FIGURE 1: NERS – FOLDER STRUCTURE 6
List of Abbreviations
Abbreviation/
Description
Acronym

ECU Electronic Control Unit

ISO International Standard Organization

NCT NERS Conformance Tester

NERS NISSAN ECU Reprogramming Software

VCI Vehicle Communication Interface

1 Introduction

1.1 Introduction
The Nissan ECU Reprogramming Software (NERS) is a J2534-1 based ECU Reprogramming tool that is used for the
reprogramming of ECUs. NERS application can be used with any J2534-1 compliant passthru device (Vehicle
Communication Interface). However before using a new passthru device with NERS application, the device needs to be
validated for compatibility with NCT application.

1.2 Functionalities supported

NERS application supports the following functionalities:

• Reprogramming of ECM (Engine Control Module) and TCM (Transmission Control Module)

• Write/Modify VIN

• Configuration of Transmission

• Programming of service part replacement “blank” control modules

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2 System Requirements

This section explains the hardware and software specification for NERS application.
2.1 Hardware Requirements
- CPU : Pentium 4, 1.6 GHz or higher recommended
- 512MB RAM recommended
Hardware Platform - USB Port x1 (USB2.0)

Table 1: Hardware Requirements

2.2 Software Requirements

- Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2” or higher

Software Platform • Microsoft Windows – 7, 32 bit and 64 bit

• Microsoft Windows – 10, 64 bit

Table 2: Software Requirements

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3 Installation

3.1 Prerequisites
The following conditions need to be satisfied before installing NERS Application.

1. Installer will check available disk space on the system. If required space is not available on the system then
installation process will be aborted.
2. If NERS Application is already installed on the system then installer will check its version. If the version is not
higher than that of installer version then the installed version will be upgraded else the installation will be aborted.

3. The PC should not have CONSULT-III Plus application pre-installed on it.

3.2 NERS Installation Procedure

The following table explains the procedure for installing NERS application:

1. Double click on the setup.exe file.

2. Select the language of preference from the

drop down list.

3. Click [Next].

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 4. Click [Next].

5. Select [Agree] and click [Next].

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 6. Select the folder to be installed and click
[Next].

7. Click [Next] to start the installation.

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 8. The Installation is in progress.

9. This screen is displayed on the successful

installation of J2534 ECU
Reprogramming Software.

10. Click [Close].

Table 3: Installation

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 3.3 NERS Folder Structure

Figure 1: NERS – Folder Structure

 Nissan J2534 ECU Reprogramming Software: This is the root folder for all the installed files.

 Bin: Contains the NERS executable files along with all dependant dlls and Configuration files.

 Application Data: Contains reprogramming files and data files used internally by the application.
 Nissan: Contains the middleware set up comprising of DDriver, DTool, PDX, SCF Package, Reprog file
parser and unlocking dlls.

3.4 Uninstallation
Following points describe the requirements for uninstallation of NERS Application.

1. All the files installed by the installer will be deleted. The Results folder in which all the logs/reports of application are
saved will not be deleted.

2. Files such as information, error and user logs that the application created after the installation will not be deleted.

3. Registry entry for version number of NERS will be deleted.

4. Shortcut for the application on desktop for all users will be deleted.

The following table explains the procedure for uninstalling NERS application:

1. Double click setup.exe file.

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 2. Select the language of preference from the
drop down list.

3. Click [Next].

4. Click [Finish].

5. This screen is displayed when the

uninstallation is in progress.

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 6. This screen is displayed after the
uninstallation is successful. Click [Close].

Table 4: NERS - Uninstallation

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4 Application Procedure

4.1 Configuration
Following steps have to be followed for performing configuration:

1. User selects pass-thru device and proceeds to “Functionality selection” screen.

2. Select functionality as “Configuration”.

3. Supported ECU family names are displayed.

4. After selecting the ECU family,

a. For IK2 Transmission ECU: user is provided with three options “Save/Write configuration”, “Manual
configuration” and “Auto configuration”.

i. Screen flow for Save/Write configuration, Manual configuration and Auto configuration is
described below in Table 5: NERS Graphical User Interface (Points 1 - 25).
b. For Q30/Qx30 vehicle: user is provided with single option of “Auto Configuration”.

i. After selecting “Auto Configuration” one edit box is displayed to the user to enter 17digit VIN.

ii. After VIN entry, user will be directed to Web Browser application for Authentication.
iii. After successful login, Configuration data will be downloaded from server and written to ECU.

iv. Screen flow for Auto configuration is described below in Table 5: NERS Graphical User
Interface (Points 1 – 6 & 26-34)

4.2 Programming
Following steps have to be followed for performing Programming:

1. User selects pass-thru device and proceeds to “Functionality selection” screen.

2. Select functionality as “Programming”.

3. Supported ECU family names are displayed.

4. After selecting the ECU family - part number selection screen should be displayed with following information.

5. A grid will be displayed containing list of part numbers.

• Part number after reprogramming will be displayed as per selected part number in a grid.

• Reprogramming file name will be displayed as per selected part number in a grid.

• Size of reprogramming file will be displayed.

• Configuration part number will be displayed if auto configuration is supported for selected part number.
6. After selecting part number - Part number Information screen is displayed.

7. On click of “Start”.

a. For Q30/Qx30 vehicle & NISSAN UDS ECUs:

i. One edit box is displayed to the user to enter 17digit VIN.

ii. After VIN entry, user will be directed to Web Browser application for Authentication.

iii. Programing of ECU starts after successful Authentication.

b. For Cummins UDS, DDL2 ECM & Daimler ECUs: Programming of ECU starts on click of “Start”.

c. For Other vehicles:

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 i. User will be directed to Web Browser application for Authentication.

ii. Programing of ECU starts after successful Authentication.

8. On completion of programming IGNITION OFF-ON OPERATION pop up is displayed.

9. On selecting OK, Programming Complete screen is displayed and configuration work log information is saved if
ECU auto configuration is applicable, described below in Table 5: NERS Graphical User Interface (Points 1 – 5 &
35 –45)

4.3 Reprogramming
Following steps have to be followed for performing Reprogramming:

1. User selects pass-thru device and proceeds to “Functionality selection” screen.

2. Select functionality as “Reprogramming”.

3. Supported ECU family names are displayed.

4. After selecting the ECU family - part number selection screen should be displayed with following information.

5. A grid will be displayed containing list of part numbers.

• A grid will be displayed containing list of part numbers.

• Part number after reprogramming will be displayed as per selected part number in a grid.

• Reprogramming file name will be displayed as per selected part number in a grid.
• Size of reprogramming file will be displayed.

• Configuration part number will be displayed if auto configuration is supported for selected part number.

6. After selecting part number - Part number Information screen is displayed.

7. On click of “Start”.

a. For Q30/Qx30 vehicle & NISSAN UDS ECUs:

i. One edit box is displayed to the user to enter 17digit VIN.

ii. After VIN entry, user will be directed to Web Browser application for Authentication.

iii. Programing of ECU starts after successful Authentication

b. For Cummins UDS, DDL2 ECM & Daimler ECUs: Programming of ECU starts on click of “Start”.
c. For Other vehicles:

i. User will be directed to Web Browser application for Authentication.

ii. Programing of ECU starts after successful Authentication.

8. On completion of reprogramming IGNITION OFF-ON OPERATION pop up is displayed.

9. On selecting OK, Reprogramming Complete screen is displayed and configuration work log information is saved if
ECU auto configuration is applicable, described below in Table 5: NERS Graphical User Interface (Points 1 – 5 &
46 -56)

4.4 Write/Modify VIN

Following steps have to be followed for performing Write/Modify VIN:

1. User selects pass-thru device and proceeds to “Functionality selection” screen.

2. Select functionality as “Write/Modify VIN”.

3. Supported ECU family names are displayed.

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4. After selecting the ECU family, VIN registration screen will appear with two textboxes.

a. For non-blank ECM:

I. VIN read from the ECM will be displayed in the textbox1.

II. User has to enter new VIN or overwrite the displayed VIN in the textbox1 and enter the same
VIN in the textbox2 and click on “Write” button.
b. For blank ECM:

I. No data will be displayed in the textbox1.

II. User has to enter same 17digit VIN in both the textboxes and click on “Write” button.
5. Before VIN writing,

a. For Q30/Qx30 vehicle (except the “Transmission” family ECU & K9K Engine) and NISSAN UDS ECUs:
Server Authentication will take place & user will be directed to Web Browser Application.
b. For other vehicles: Direct VIN writing will occur.

6. For Q30/Qx30 vehicle (except the “Transmission” family ECU & K9K Engine): After successful login and VIN
writing, VIN will be displayed on the screen after reading it back.

For other vehicles: After VIN writing, VIN will be displayed on the screen after reading it back.

7. Entire flow of writing/modifying VIN is described below in Table 5: NERS Graphical User Interface (Points 1 – 5
& 55 - 61)

4.5 NERS Graphical User Interface

1. Double click the desktop icon

[NISSAN J2534 ECU
Reprogramming Software] to launch
the application.

2. This screen will be displayed when

the application is launched.

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 3. Click [Accept] button to proceed to
the pass-thru selection screen.

4. Select the pass-thru interface and

Click [Next] button.

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 5. Click [Next] button and proceed to
the function selection screen

6. Click [Configuration] button and

proceed to the family selection
screen

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 7. Click [Transmission] button to
proceed to function selection screen.

[ For IK2 ECU ]

8. Click [Save/Write Configuration] to

proceed further.
[ For IK2 ECU ]

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 9. On click of [Before Replace ECU],
part number will be read from ECU
and stored for future use.

[ For IK2 ECU ]

10. Click [OK] button to complete the

process execution.
[ For IK2 ECU ]

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 11. On click of [After Replace ECU],
part number stored earlier while
performing “Before Replace ECU”
will be retrieved and its
corresponding configuration data will
be written to ECU.

[ For IK2 ECU ]

12. Click [OK] button to complete the

process execution.
[ For IK2 ECU ]

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 13. Click [OK] button to move to the
configuration complete screen.

[ For IK2 ECU ]

14. Click [Manual Configuration] to

proceed to configuration screen.
[ For IK2 ECU ]

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 15. User can select the configuration
based on the available options of
each configuration item.
16. Select the Engine Type from the drop
down list. Available options are [L+8
and L+9].
17. Select the Axle Type from the drop
down list. Available options are
[2WD and 4WD].
18. Select the Tire Size from the drop
down list. Available options are
[L+13, L+14 and L+15].
19. All the configuration items are
interdependent and each combo box
is populated based on the previous
selection.
20. On click on [Write] button, the
selected configuration will be written
to ECU.
[ For IK2 ECU ]

21. Click [OK] button to move to the

configuration complete screen.
[ For IK2 ECU ]

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 22. Click [OK] button to complete the
process execution.

[ For IK2 ECU ]

23. On click of [Auto Configuration],

configuration information is read
from configuration operation log
which are generated after successful
programming/reprogramming of auto
configurable ECU.

[ For IK2 ECU ]

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 24. Click [OK] button to move to the
configuration complete screen.

[ For IK2 ECU ]

25. Click [OK] button to complete the

process execution.
[ For IK2 ECU ]

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 26. Select [ECU Family] button to proceed.

[ For Q30/Qx30 ]

27. Select [Auto Configuration] button to

proceed.

[ For Q30/Qx30 ]

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 28. Enter 17digit [VIN] for Server
Authentication.

29. Click [Next] to proceed to the Web

Browser Application for server
Authentication.

[ For Q30/Qx30 ]

30. Please select user group for

Authentication.

[ For Q30/Qx30 ]

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 31. Enter Login Id and password for
authentication and click on Login button.

[ For Q30/Qx30 ]

32. After successful login, wait screen will be

displayed while application downloads
configuration data from server and written
to ECU. After successful writing,
IGNITION OFF-ON OPERATION popup
is displayed.

[ For Q30/Qx30 ]

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 33. Click [OK] button to move to the
configuration complete screen.

[ For Q30/Qx30 ]

34. Click [OK] button to complete the process

execution.
[ For Q30/Qx30 ]

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 35. Click [Programming] button and proceed
to the family selection screen.

36. Click [ECU Family] button to proceed to

part number selection screen.

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 37. Select part number and click [Next] button
to proceed to part number information
screen.

38. Click [Start] button to proceed to VIN

registration screen [For Q30/Qx30 or
NISSAN UDS ECUs] or to Programming
screen [For Cummins UDS, DDL2 ECM
& Daimler ECUs] or to User
authentication screen [For other vehicles].

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 39. Enter 17digit VIN.

40. Click [Next] for user Authentication.

[ For Q30/Qx30 & NISSAN UDS ECUs ]

41. Select group to proceed further.

[ Except Cummins UDS, DDL2 ECM &

Daimler ECUs ]

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 42. Enter Login Id and password for
authentication and click on Login button.

[ Except Cummins UDS, DDL2 ECM &

Daimler ECUs]

43. After successful login, user is directed to

the flow of programming. When
programming completes IGNITION
OFF-ON OPERATION popup is
displayed.
.

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 44. Click [OK] button to proceed to
Programming complete screen.
Configuration operation log will be
generated for auto configurable ECU’s.

45. Click [END] button to end Application.

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 46. Click [Reprogramming] button and
proceed to the family selection screen

47. Click [ECU Family] button to proceed to

part number selection screen.

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 48. Click [Next] button to proceed to part
number information screen.

49. Click [Start] button to proceed to VIN

registration screen [For Q30/Qx30 or
NISSAN UDS ECUs] or to
Reprogramming Screen [For Cummins
UDS, DDL2 ECM & Daimler ECUs] or to
User authentication screen [For other
vehicles].

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 50. Enter 17digit VIN.

51. Click [Next] for user Authentication.

[ For Q30/Qx30 & NISSAN UDS ECUs ]

52. Select group to proceed further.

[ Except Cummins UDS, DDL2 ECM &

Daimler ECUs ]

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 53. Enter Login Id and password for
authentication and click on Login button.

[ Except Cummins UDS, DDL2 ECM &

Daimler ECUs ]

54. After successful login, user is directed to

the flow of reprogramming. When
reprogramming completes IGNITION
OFF-ON OPERATION popup is
displayed.

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 55. Click [OK] button to proceed to
Reprogramming complete screen.
Configuration operation log will be
generated for auto configurable ECU’s.

56. Click [END] button to end Application.

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 57. Click [Write/Modify VIN] button and
proceed to the family selection screen.

58. Click [ECU Family] button to proceed to

VIN reading.

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 59. For blank ECM, textbox1 will be empty.
So enter 17digit VIN in both the textboxes
and click on “Write” button.

For non-blank ECM, read VIN from ECM

will be shown. So, enter new VIN or
overwrite the displayed VIN in the
textbox1 and enter the same VIN in the
textbox2 and click on “Write” button
60. For Q30/Qx30 (except the “Transmission”
family ECU & K9K Engine) and NISSAN
UDS ECus, user will be directed to Web
Browser Application for Authentication.

For others, VIN registration complete

screen will appear directly.

61. Select group to proceed further.

[ For Q30/Qx30 (except the

“Transmission” family ECU & K9K
Engine) and NISSAN UDS ECUs]

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 62. Enter Login Id and password for
authentication and click on Login button..

[ For Q30/Qx30 (except the

“Transmission” family ECU & K9K Engine) &
NISSAN UDS ECUs]

63. Click [OK] button to complete the process

execution.

Table 5: NERS Graphical User Interface

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