2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Consult-II Inspection Procedure

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  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data link connector.
    Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector
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  3. Turn ignition switch ON.
  4. Turn ASCD main switch ON.
  5. Touch START (NISSAN BASED VHCL) (on CONSULT-II display).
  6. Touch ASCD.

    If "ASCD" is not indicated, go to CONSULT-II DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) CIRCUIT .

    Fig 2: CONSULT-II Menu Screen
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  7. Touch SELF-DIAG RESULTS.
    Fig 3: Selecting SELF-DIAG RESULTS Menu
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    Fig 4: Self-Diagnostic Results Display Screen
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  8. Touch DATA MONITOR.
    Fig 5: Selecting DATA MONITOR Menu
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Fig 6: Data Monitor Results on Display
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