With CONSULT-III

2009 Nissan-Datsun Xterra SE, 4WDSECTION With CONSULT-III
  1. Reconnect harness connectors disconnected.
  2. Turn ignition switch ON.
  3. Perform "VIAS SOL VALVE" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode.
  4. Check air passage continuity and operation delay time under the following conditions.
CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

Condition VIAS SOL VALVE Air passage continuity between (A) and (B) Air passage continuity between (A) and (C)
ON Yes No
OFF No Yes

Operation takes less than 1 second. 

Without CONSULT-III 

Fig 1: Checking Air Passage Continuity And Operation Delay Time
G04886586Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Check air passage continuity and operation delay time under the following conditions.

CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

Condition Air passage continuity between (A) and (B) Air passage continuity between (A) and (C)
12V direct current supply between terminals 1 and 2 Yes No
No supply No Yes
Fig 2: Checking Air Passage Continuity And Operation Delay Time
G04897283Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Operation takes less than 1 second. 

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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