Self-Diagnosis Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drive vehicle over 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Ground terminal "9" of data link connector with a suitable harness.
Turn ignition switch ON while grounding terminal "9".
Do not depress brake pedal.

Do not start engine.

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector And Hood Opener Handle
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After 3.0 seconds, the SLIP indicator lamp starts flashing to indicate the malfunction code No. (See NOTE.)
Verify the location of the malfunction with the malfunction code chart. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS MODE ". Then make the necessary repairs following the diagnostic procedures.
After the malfunctions are repaired, erase the malfunction codes stored in the control unit. Refer to "HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS (MALFUNCTION CODES) ".
Rerun the self-diagnostic results mode to verify that the malfunction codes have been erased.

Fig 2: Locating SLIP Indicator Lamp
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Disconnect the check terminal from the ground. The self-diagnostic results mode is now complete.
Check ABS warning lamp, TCS OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp for deactivation after driving vehicle over 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least one minute.
After making certain that ABS warning lamp, TCS OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp do not come on, test the ABS/TCS SELF-DIAGNOSIS in a safe area to verify that it functions properly.
NOTE: The indication terminates after five minutes.
However, when the ignition switch is turned from OFF to ON, the SLIP indication starts flashing again. The TCS OFF indicator lamp and ABS warning lamp remain lighted.

Fig 3: Locating ABS, TCS OFF And SLIP Indicator Lamp
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