3. Cruise Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check all items listed in Parts 1 through 3 of Diagnostic Worksheet.

With CONSULT-II

Using CONSULT-II, conduct a cruise test and record the result.
Print the result and ensure that shifts and lock-ups take place as per Shift Schedule.

CONSULT-II Setting Procedure

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Connect CONSULT-II to Data link connector which is located in left side lower dash panel.

Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector
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Turn ignition switch ON.
Touch START. See Figure.
Touch A/T. See Figure.
Touch DATA MONITOR. See Figure.
Touch MAIN SIGNALS or TCM INPUT SIGNALS.

Fig 2: Selecting MAIN SIGNALS On CONSULT-II
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See Numerical Display , Barchart Display or Line Graph Display.
Touch SETTING to recording condition ( AUTO TRIG or MANU TRIG) and touch BACK.

Fig 3: Selecting AUTO TRIG To Record Conditions With CONSULT-II
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Touch START.

Fig 4: Recording Conditions With CONSULT-II
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When performing cruise test, touch RECORD.
After finishing cruise test part 1, touch STOP.

Fig 5: Storing Recorded Conditions With CONSULT-II
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Touch STORE and touch BACK.

Fig 6: Display Monitored System With CONSULT-II
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Fig 7: Display Data Options With CONSULT-II
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Touch DISPLAY.

Fig 8: Displaying Data Recording Lines ON CONSULT-II
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Touch PRINT.
Check the monitor data printed out.
Continue cruise test part 2 and 3.
Without CONSULT-II
- Throttle position sensor can be checked by voltage across terminals 41 and 42 of TCM.
  
  Fig 9: Checking Throttle Position Sensor (DVOM)
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