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Nissan P3131

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ServiceContact a Nissan dealer or qualified service facility to confirm applicability of NTB18-045b and perform the prescribed TCU programming if applicable.
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Quick answer

For applicable U.S. 2011–2015 Nissan LEAF (ZE0) vehicles equipped with a 3G Telematics Control Unit (TCU), DTC P3131 may be stored with continuous 12-volt battery discharge and/or inoperative Remote Telematics services. Nissan bulletin NTB18-045b directs technicians to confirm bulletin applicability and, if applicable, reprogram the TCU.

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1. What does P3131 mean?

For applicable U.S. 2011–2015 Nissan LEAF (ZE0) vehicles equipped with a 3G Telematics Control Unit (TCU), DTC P3131 may be stored with continuous 12-volt battery discharge and/or inoperative Remote Telematics services. Nissan bulletin NTB18-045b directs technicians to confirm bulletin applicability and, if applicable, reprogram the TCU.

2. Technical explanation

Verified Nissan/NHTSA bulletin evidence identifies P3131 as “SYSTEM SHUTOFF ERROR” in this specific TCU-related bulletin context. The supplied diagnostic title and meaning are incomplete bulletin text rather than a technical DTC definition; therefore, a broader definition of P3131 is not yet established by verified evidence.

3. What system is affected?

Telematics Control Unit (TCU) / Remote Telematics services, for vehicles equipped with a 3G TCU.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not assign a severity level.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • The 12-volt battery continuously loses its charge.
  • Remote Telematics services do not work.
  • P3131 (SYSTEM SHUTOFF ERROR) and/or P31C2 (TCU) may be stored.

6. Possible causes

  • For the stated applicable vehicles and symptoms, the Nissan bulletin identifies a condition addressed by TCU reprogramming after confirming bulletin applicability. A more specific underlying cause is not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Arrange diagnosis by a Nissan dealer or qualified service facility if the 12-volt battery continuously loses charge, Remote Telematics services do not work, or P3131 is stored.
  • Provide the technician with Nissan bulletin NTB18-045b and confirm whether the vehicle is a U.S. 2011–2015 LEAF (ZE0) equipped with a 3G TCU.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm the vehicle is a 2011–2015 Nissan LEAF (ZE0) in the U.S.
  2. Confirm the vehicle is equipped with a 3G Telematics Control Unit.
  3. Confirm the bulletin’s stated condition: continuous 12-volt battery discharge and/or Remote Telematics services not working.
  4. Check whether P3131 and/or P31C2 are stored.
  5. Refer to step 2 of the Nissan service procedure to determine whether the bulletin applies.

11. When to contact service

Contact a Nissan dealer or qualified service facility to confirm applicability of NTB18-045b and perform the prescribed TCU programming if applicable.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify vehicle eligibility: 2011–2015 LEAF (ZE0), U.S., equipped with a 3G TCU.
  • Verify the customer condition and stored DTCs identified in the bulletin.
  • Follow the bulletin’s service-procedure applicability confirmation before performing the action.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • If NTB18-045b applies, Nissan specifies reprogramming the Telematics Control Unit (TCU).
  • No other repair resolution is established by the supplied verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Nissan NTB18-045b, published September 28, 2018: Applies to 2011–2015 LEAF (ZE0) vehicles equipped with a 3G TCU. It addresses continuous 12-volt battery discharge and/or nonworking Remote Telematics services where P3131 and/or P31C2 may be stored; if confirmed applicable, reprogram the TCU.
  • Nissan NTB18-045a, published September 11, 2018: Earlier version of the same bulletin. The later NTB18-045b states it was amended and instructs users to discard previous versions.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official NHTSA-hosted Nissan bulletin: NTB18-045b, https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10145516-9999.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does P3131 mean on an applicable Nissan LEAF?

In the supplied Nissan bulletin, P3131 is labeled “SYSTEM SHUTOFF ERROR.” The evidence only establishes this label in the bulletin’s TCU-related context.

Which LEAF vehicles does this bulletin apply to?

The bulletin applies to U.S. 2011–2015 Nissan LEAF (ZE0) vehicles equipped with a 3G Telematics Control Unit.

What symptoms are covered by the bulletin?

Continuous 12-volt battery discharge and/or Remote Telematics services that do not work.

What is the bulletin repair if it applies?

After confirming applicability through the Nissan service procedure, reprogram the TCU.

Is P3131 a recall?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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