2003 Infiniti FX35 AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

CONSULT-II Basic Operation

CAUTION: If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.
  1. With ignition switch in OFF position, connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector. See Fig 1. Turn ignition switch to ON position.
  2. Touch START (NISSAN BASED VHCL).
  3. Touch METER A/C AMP on SELECT SYSTEM screen. If METER A/C AMP is not indicated, check data link connector circuits. See UNIFIED METER & A/C AMP in appropriate INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
  4. Select SELF-DIAG RESULTS or DATA MONITOR.
Fig 1: Locating DLC
G00265919Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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