2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Consult-II Basic Operation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. 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 carries out CAN communication.
  1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, and turn ignition switch ON.
    Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
    G02477868Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".
    Fig 2: CONSULT-II Diagnosis Function START (NISSAN BASED VHCL Display
    G02477869Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Touch "BCM" on "SELECT SYSTEM" screen. If "BCM" is not indicated, go to "CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE ".
    Fig 3: CONSULT-II Diagnosis Function SELECT SYSTEM Display
    G02477870Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Touch "BUZZER" or "BCM".
    Fig 4: CONSULT-II Diagnosis Function Display BUZZER
    G02477871Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Select "DATA MONITOR" or "SELF-DIAG RESULTS".
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