2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Consult-II Basic Operation Procedure

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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. With the ignition switch OFF, connect "CONSULT-II" and "CONSULT-II CONVERTER" to the data link connector, and turn the ignition switch ON.
    Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
    G02359504Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".
    Fig 2: CONSULT-II Diagnosis Function Display (1 Of 6)
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  3. Touch "BCM" on "SELECT SYSTEM" screen. If "BCM" is not indicated, go to "CONSULT-II DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) CIRCUIT ".
    Fig 3: CONSULT-II Diagnosis Function Display (2 Of 6)
    G02359506Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Touch "BUZZER" or "BCM".
  5. Select "DATA MONITOR", "ACTIVE TEST" or "SELF-DIAG RESULTS".
    Fig 4: CONSULT-II Diagnosis Function Display (3 Of 6)
    G02359507Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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