2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

CONSULT-II Inspection Procedure: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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. Turn ignition switch "OFF".
  2. Connect "CONSULT-II" and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data link connector.
    Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector
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  3. Turn ignition switch "ON".
  4. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".
    Fig 2: Displaying START
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  5. Touch "BCM".

    If "BCM" is not indicated, go to Refer to CONSULT-II DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) CIRCUIT .

    Fig 3: Displaying BCM
    G03358984Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Touch "REAR DEFOGGER".
    Fig 4: Displaying REAR DEFOGGER
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  7. Select diagnosis mode, "DATA MONITOR" and "ACTIVE TEST".
    Fig 5: Displaying DATA MONITOR And ACTIVE TEST
    G03358986Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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