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Self-Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. Drive vehicle over 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute.
  2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  3. Ground terminal 9 of data link connector with a suitable harness.
  4. Turn ignition switch ON while grounding terminal 9.

    Do not depress brake pedal. 

    Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
    G02034787Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. After 3.0 seconds, the warning lamp starts flashing to indicate the malfunction code No.
  6. Verify the location of the malfunction with the malfunction code chart. Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - GENERAL DESCRIPTION  . Then make the necessary repairs following the diagnostic procedures.
  7. After the malfunctions are repaired, erase the malfunction codes stored in the control unit. Refer to HOW TO READ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS (MALFUNCTION CODES)  .
  8. Rerun the self-diagnostic results mode to verify that the malfunction codes have been erased.
  9. Disconnect the check terminal from the ground. The self-diagnostic results mode is now complete.
  10. Check warning lamp for deactivation after driving vehicle over 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute.
  11. After making certain that warning lamp does not come on, test the ABS in a safe area to verify that it functions properly.
    Fig 2: Identifying ABS Malfunction Warning Lamp
    G02034788Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
NOTE: The indication terminates after 5 minutes. However, when the ignition switch is turned from OFF to ON, the indication starts flashing again.
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