2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Consult-II Inspection Procedure

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 the data link connector.
    Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector
    G03359156Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Turn ignition switch "ON".
  4. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".
    Fig 2: Displaying "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)
    G03359157Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Touch "AUTO DRIVE POS" and "BCM".

    If "AUTO DRIVE POS." is not indicated, refer to CONSULT-II DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) CIRCUIT .

    Fig 3: Displaying "AUTO DRIVE POS" and "BCM"
    G03359158Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Select diagnosis mode.

    "DATA MONITOR", "ACTIVE TEST", "SELF-DIAG RESULTS", "ECU PART NUMBER" and "WORK SUPPORT" are available.

    Fig 4: Displaying DATA MONITOR", "ACTIVE TEST", "SELF-DIAG RESULTS", "ECU PART NUMBER" And "WORK SUPPORT"
    G03359159Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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