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DTC Confirmation Procedure

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  1. If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next step.
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
  2. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 5 seconds.
  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
  4. Start engine and let it idle for at least 1 minute.
  5. Repeat next procedures 3 times.
    1. Rev engine between 3, 000 and 3, 500 RPM, then maintain that speed for 2 minutes and 50 seconds to 3 minutes.

      Do not exceed 3 minutes  .

    2. Fully released accelerator pedal and keep engine idle for approximately 5 seconds.
  6. Check 1st trip DTC.
  7. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

    If 1st trip DTC is not detected, go to the next step.

  8. Repeat next procedure 20 times.
    1. Quickly rev engine between 4, 000 and 4, 500 RPM or more, then maintain that speed for 25 to 30 seconds.
    2. Fully released accelerator pedal and keep engine idle for at least 35 seconds.
    Fig 1: Engine Speed Graph
    G08165079Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Check 1st trip DTC.
  10. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".