2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

CAN Communication Line Check

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  1. CHECK MONITOR DESCRIPTION 
    1. Start display unit self-diagnosis. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE  ".
    2. Select "CAN DIAG MNTR". Refer to "CAN DIAG MNTR (CAN DIAG MONITOR)  ".
      CAN COMMUNICATION LINE CHECK CHART

      Diagnosis item Data monitor display description
      Normal condition Error (example)
      CANCOMM OK NG
      CAN1 OK UNKWN
      CAN2 OK UNKWN
      CAN3 OK UNKWN
      CAN4 OK UNKWN
      CAN5 OK UNKWN
      CAN6 OK UNKWN
      CAN7 OK UNKWN
      CAN8 OK UNKWN
      CAN9 OK UNKWN
    3. Record each item display description (OK/NG/UKNWN) displayed on the following CAN DIAG MONITOR Check Sheet.
      Fig 1: Identifying CAN DIAG MONITOR Display
      G03492451Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      CAN DIAG MONITOR Check Sheet 

      CAN DIAG MONITOR CHECK SHEET CHART

      Diagnosis item Screen display Diagnosis item Screen display
      CANCOMM OK NG CAN5 OK UNKWN
      CAN1 OK UNKWN CAN6 OK UNKWN
      CAN2 OK UNKWN CAN7 OK UNKWN
      CAN3 OK UNKWN CAN8 OK UNKWN
      CAN4 OK UNKWN CAN9 OK UNKWN
    1. After filling in CAN DIAG MONITOR Check Sheet, go to "PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING CONSULT-II " .
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