2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY 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 the data link connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC)
    G03500250Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Turn ignition switch ON.
  4. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".
    Fig 2: Display CONSULT II (Start (Nissan Based VHCL)
    G03500251Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Touch "BCM".

    If "BCM" is not indicated, go to "CONSULT-II Date Link Connector (DLC) Circuit."

    Fig 3: Display CONSULT II (Select System)
    G03500252Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Touch "RETAINED PWR".
    Fig 4: Display CONSULT II (Select Test Item)
    G03500253Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Select diagnosis mode. "DATA MONITOR", "ACTIVE TEST" and "WORK SUPPORT" are available.
    Fig 5: Display CONSULT II (Select Diag Mode)
    G03500254Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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