Nissan P3170
III plus). Or • Charging may begin and complete to 100%, but P3171, P3170, and P316C for PD Module System and B29C1 for EVSE will set, and prevent charging. ¾ DTC’s can be moved to
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Nissan P3170: III plus). Or • Charging may begin and complete to 100%, but P3171, P3170, and P316C for PD Module System and B29C1 for EVSE will set, and prevent charging. ¾ DTC’s can be moved to
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1. What does Nissan P3170 mean?
Nissan P3170: III plus). Or • Charging may begin and complete to 100%, but P3171, P3170, and P316C for PD Module System and B29C1 for EVSE will set, and prevent charging. ¾ DTC’s can be moved to
2. Technical explanation
The identity of P3170 is verified for Nissan. Available evidence does not yet establish a narrower subsystem or component-level failure.
3. What system is affected?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence. Urgency must be based on the exact vehicle warning and official guidance.
5. Nissan P3170 symptoms you may notice
Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes of Nissan P3170
Not yet established by verified evidence. A diagnostic identifier alone is not proof that a specific component has failed.
7. Can I drive with Nissan P3170?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge with Nissan P3170?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Preserve the exact diagnostic code and any accompanying vehicle warning before clearing anything.
- Follow the manufacturer instructions shown in the vehicle or owner/service documentation.
- Do not open or work on high-voltage components unless you are qualified and equipped for high-voltage service.
10. How to troubleshoot Nissan P3170
- Record the exact code, warning text, vehicle model, model year, and operating condition when it appeared.
- Check the verified manufacturer or regulator source linked on this page for code-specific instructions.
- Avoid replacing parts based only on the code; code-specific component tests are not inferred when evidence does not provide them.
- Escalate to qualified service when the warning persists, affects driving/charging, or manufacturer guidance requires service.
11. When to contact service
Qualified service should be contacted if the warning persists, returns after a normal manufacturer-permitted restart, or affects driving or charging.
12. What the service center may check
Not yet established by verified evidence.
13. Possible repair or resolution for Nissan P3170
Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Nissan Leaf · 2011–2013 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10192274: NTB13105
16. Recall information
No recall relationship is established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Figure 1 • Charging will not start and the EV Warning Light will illuminate with DTC’s P3171, P3170, and P316C for PD Module System and B29C1 for EVSE (Electric Vehicle Service Equipment). ¾ If DTC’s are set, charging will not start until they are cleared with CONSULT III plus (C-III plus). Or • Charging may begin and complete to 100%, but P3171, P3170, and P316C for PD Module System and B29C1 for EVSE will set, and prevent charging. ¾ DTC’s can be moved to a “past” condition by cycling the ignition two times which will allow the next charge cycle to begin. NOTE: Past DTC’s will not clear by cycling the ignition and will remain until cleared with C-III plus. IMPORTANT: Do not replace any parts f
19. Nissan P3170 frequently asked questions
What does P3170 mean?
Nissan P3170: III plus). Or • Charging may begin and complete to 100%, but P3171, P3170, and P316C for PD Module System and B29C1 for EVSE will set, and prevent charging. ¾ DTC’s can be moved to
Can I drive with P3170?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
Can I charge with P3170?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
Does P3170 require service?
Qualified service should be contacted if the warning persists, returns after a normal manufacturer-permitted restart, or affects driving or charging.