2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Consult-II Inspection Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. 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. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn the ignition switch ON.
    Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector Location
    G02359648Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".
    Fig 2: Nissan Based VHCL Screen
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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: Select System Screen
    G02359650Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Select the desired part to be diagnosed on the "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
Fig 4: Select Test Item Screen
G02359651Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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