Check SRS Intermittent Malfunction Using CONSULT-II-Diagnosis Mode

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CAUTION: If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunction might be detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
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Turn ignition switch ON.
Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".

Fig 2: CONSULT-II Display - "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)" Mode
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Touch "AIR BAG".
If "AIR BAG" is not indicated, refer to "CONSULT-II DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) CIRCUIT ".

Fig 3: CONSULT-II Display - "AIR BAG" Mode
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Touch "SELF-DIAG [PAST]".

Fig 4: CONSULT-II Display - "SELECT DIAG MODE" Screen
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If diagnostic codes are displayed on "SELF-DIAG [PAST]", go to step 10.

Fig 5: CONSULT-II Display - "SELF-DIAG [PAST]" Mode
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If no malfunction is detected on "SELF-DIAG [PAST]", touch "BACK" and go back to "SELECT DIAG MODE".

Fig 6: CONSULT-II Display - "SELF-DIAG [PAST]" Mode
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Touch "TROUBLE DIAG RECORD".
NOTE: With "TROUBLE DIAG RECORD", diagnosis results previously erased by a reset operation can be displayed.

Fig 7: CONSULT-II Display - "SELECT DIAG MODE" Mode
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Diagnostic code is displayed on "TROUBLE DIAG RECORD".
Touch "PRINT".
Compare diagnostic codes to "CONSULT-II Diagnostic Code Chart ("CONSULT-II DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHART ("SELF-DIAG [PAST]" OR "TROUBLE DIAG RECORD") " or "TROUBLE DIAG RECORD")".
Touch "BACK" key of CONSULT-II until "SELECT SYSTEM" appears.
Turn ignition switch OFF -->, then turn off and disconnect CONSULT-II, and both battery cables.

Fig 8: CONSULT-II Display - "TROUBLE DIAG RECORD" Mode
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Repair the system as outlined by the "Repair order" in "Intermittent Malfunction Diagnostic Code Chart", that corresponds to the self-diagnostic result. For replacement procedure of component parts, refer to the REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION procedure for the appropriate component.
Go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3 ", for final checking.