2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Consult-II Basic Operation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Frontier. 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, then turn ignition switch ON.
    Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector Location
    G03597336Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".
    Fig 2: Display CONSULT-II Screen - START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)
    G03597337Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Touch "METER" on "SELECT SYSTEM" screen. If "METER" is not indicated, go to "CONSULT-II DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) CIRCUIT ".
    Fig 3: Display CONSULT-II Screen - Select System
    G03597338Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS", "DATA MONITOR" or "CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR".
    Fig 4: Display CONSULT-II Screen - Select Diag Mode
    G03597339Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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