2003 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-R, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Consult-II Basic Operation Procedure

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  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data link connector.
    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.
  3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
    G00768763Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".
    Fig 2: CONSULT-II START (NISSAN BASED VHCL) Display Screen
    G00768764Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Touch "ABS" in "SELECT SYSTEM" screen. If "ABS" is not indicated, go to "CONSULT-II DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) CIRCUIT ".
    Fig 3: CONSULT-II ABS SELECT SYSTEM Display Screen
    G00768765Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Select required diagnostic location from "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
    Fig 4: CONSULT-II SELECT DIAG MODE Display Screen
    G00768766Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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