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FORD, LINCOLN
Some 2025 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P161D in the powertrain control module (PCM) when a diagnostic self-test is performed. If there are no observable customer symptoms with the vehicle, no further action is required. Replacement and/or programming of the PCM will not resolve this con…
FORD, LINCOLN
Some 2025 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P161D in the powertrain control module (PCM) when a diagnostic self-test is performed.
NISSAN
DTC P161D STORED IN BCM IF YOU CONFIRM DTC P161D (Immobilizer) is stored in the BCM,. ï‚· If a DTC other than P161D is present, diagnose and resolve first before applying this bulletin. AND The current ECU PART NUMBER in the BCM is either 284B3-3613R or 284B3-6580R. ACTION Reprogram the BCM with the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bul…
NISSAN
NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR DTC P161D This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB19-008.
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15A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | EXPEDITION ↗ | 2025 |
| Lincoln | NAVIGATOR ↗ | 2025 |
| Nissan | ALTIMA ↗ | 2019 |
| Nissan | ALTIMA ↗ | 2018 |
| Nissan | KICKS ↗ | 2019 |
| Nissan | KICKS ↗ | 2018 |
| Nissan | ROGUE ↗ | 2021 |
| Nissan | ROGUE ↗ | 2019 |
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