NHTSA Service Bulletin 10178239: 2020 Nissan Sentra
Official manufacturer communication context for 2020 Nissan Sentra, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
2020 SENTRA; A/T SHIFT LOCK AND REMOTE START INOPERATIVE WITH NEW BCM SERVICE PART SERVICE INFORMATION After installing a new BCM service part, if the Intelligent Key UNLOCK button is pressed before performing the configuration with CONSULT-III plus, certain BCM configuration parameters will be permanently locked in the default setting; one of these parameters is Remote Engine Start (RES). The default setting for Remote Engine Start is WITHOUT. The RES function WILL BE permanently disabled if the UNLOCK button is pressed BEFORE the BCM service part is configured. IMPORTANT: To avoid permanently disabling the RES feature after replacing the BCM, the configuration procedure must be performed first so that all of the vehicle features operate correctly. Avoid pressing the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key after a BCM replacement. Wait until the configuration process has completed and the default configuration has been overwritten with the correct data before pressing any Intelligent Key buttons. Things to remember when replacing a BCM: It is not necessary to register Intelligent Keys to a new BCM. Never press the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key until the configuration settings step has been completed. Complete the configuration of the BCM either manually, or by downloading saved configuration from the previous BCM (stored in CONSULT-III plus).
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Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
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Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10178239?
2020 SENTRA; A/T SHIFT LOCK AND REMOTE START INOPERATIVE WITH NEW BCM SERVICE PART SERVICE INFORMATION After installing a new BCM service part, if the Intelligent Key UNLOCK button is pressed before performing the configuration with CONSULT-III plus, certain BCM configuration parameters will be permanently locked in the default setting; one of these parameters is Remote Engine Start (RES). The default setting for.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
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