DTC Confirmation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.

TESTING CONDITION:

Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is between 10.5V and 16V at idle.

WITH CONSULT-II

Turn ignition switch ON and select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
Start engine and run it for at least 10 seconds at idle speed.
If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

Fig 1: Displaying DATA MONITOR Mode
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

WITH GST

Start engine and run it for at least 10 seconds at idle speed.
Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Start engine and run it for at least 10 seconds at idle speed.
Select MODE 3 with GST.
If DTC is detected, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

When using GST, DTC Confirmation Procedure should be performed twice as much as when using CONSULT-II because GST cannot display MODE 7 (1st trip DTC) concerning this diagnosis. Therefore, using CONSULT-II is recommended.