2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Can Diag Support Monitor: Notes

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OPERATION PROCEDUREΒ 

  1. Start the engine.
  2. Turn the audio system off.
  3. While pressing the "PAUSE/MUTE" button, turn the volume control dial clockwise or counterclockwise for 30 clicks or more. (When the self-diagnosis mode is started, a short beep will be heard.)
    • Shifting from current screen to previous screen is performed by pressing "PREV" button.
      Fig 1: Identifying Pause Switch
      G03501220Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. The initial trouble diagnosis screen will be shown, and items "Self-Diagnosis (DCU)", "Self-Diagnosis (NAVI)", "Confirmation/ Adjustment" and "CAN DIAG SUPPORT MONITOR" will become selective.
  5. Select "CAN DIAG SUPPORT MONITOR".
    Fig 2: Navigation System Display (Self Diagnosis)
    G03501221Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Display status of CAN communication.
ERROR COUNTER SPECIFICATION

Item Content Error counter
CANCOMM OK/NG 0-50
CAN_CIR_C1 OK/UNKWN 0-50
CAN_CIR_C2 OK/UNKWN 0-50
CAN_CIR_C3 OK/UNKWN 0-50
CAN_CIR_C4 OK/UNKWN 0-50
CAN_CIR_C5 OK/UNKWN 0-50
CAN_CIR_C6 OK/UNKWN 0-50
CAN_CIR_C7 OK/UNKWN 0-50
CAN_CIR_C8 OK/UNKWN 0-50
CAN_CIR_C9 OK/UNKWN 0-50
Fig 3: Navigation System Display (CAN Diag Support Monitor )
G03501222Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • If the ignition is turned on and UNKWN is shown on the screen, the value of the counter will be up. (MAX50)
  • The value of the counter does not change if the ignition changes to OFF. (MAX50)
  • If the counter shows the value of 50 and UNKWN is shown, the value of 50 will not be changed.
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