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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Confirmation Procedure

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CAUTION:
  • Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
  • Be careful not to rev engine into the red zone on the tachometer.
NOTE: If "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch "OFF" and wait at least 5 seconds before conducting the next test.

After the repair, perform the following procedure to confirm the malfunction is eliminated

Fig 1: Consult II Display (1 Of 4)
G00899375Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

With CONSULT-II

  1. Turn ignition switch "ON" and select "DATA MONITOR" mode for "A/T" with CONSULT-II.
    Fig 2: Consult II Display (2 Of 4)
    G00899376Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Drive vehicle and check for an increase of "VHCL/S SE.MTR" value increase.

    If the check result is NG, go to "DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE "

    If the check result is OK, go to following step

  3. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode for "ENGINE" with CONSULT-II.
  4. Start engine and maintain the following conditions for at least 5 consecutive seconds.

    VHCL SPEED SE: 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more 

    THRTL POS SEN: More than 1.2V 

    Selector lever: D position (OD "ON") 

    Driving location: Driving the vehicle uphill (increased engine load) will help maintain the driving conditions required for this test. 

    If the check result is NG, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE "

    Fig 3: Consult II Display (3 Of 4)
    G00899377Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    If the check result is OK, go to following step.

  5. Maintain the following conditions for at least 5 consecutive seconds.

    CMPS.RPM (REF): 3, 500 RPM or more 

    THRTL POS SEN: More than 1.2V 

    Selector lever: D position (OD "ON") 

    Driving location: Driving the vehicle uphill (increased engine load) will help maintain the driving conditions required for this test. 

Fig 4: Consult II Display (4 Of 4)
G00899378Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

With GST 

Follow the procedure "With CONSULT-II".