Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2008 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
CONSULT-III Function (ENGINE): Function
CONSULT-III FUNCTION CHART
| Diagnostic test mode | Function | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Work support | This mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and more accurately by following the indications on the CONSULT-III unit. | ||
| Self-diagnostic results | Self-diagnostic results such as 1st trip DTC, DTCs and 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data can be read and erased quickly.(1) | ||
| Data monitor | Input/Output data in the ECM can be read. | ||
| Active test | Diagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT-III drives some actuators apart from the ECMs and also shifts some parameters in a specified range. | ||
| Function test | This mode is used to inform customers when their vehicle condition requires periodic maintenance. | ||
| DTC & SRT confirmation | The status of system monitoring tests and the self-diagnosis status/result can be confirmed. | ||
| ECU part number | ECM part number can be read. | ||
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- Diagnostic trouble codes
- 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
- Freeze frame data
- 1st trip freeze frame data
- System readiness test (SRT) codes
- Test values
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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