DTC Confirmation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following before conducting the next step.

Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Turn ignition switch ON.
Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

WITH CONSULT

Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 5 seconds.
Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Turn ignition switch ON and select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT.
Start engine and let it idle for at least 1 minute.
Repeat next procedures 3 times.
1. Increase the engine speed between 3, 000 and 3, 500 RPM and maintain that speed for 2 minutes and 50 seconds to 3 minutes.
  Never exceed 3 minutes .
2. Fully released accelerator pedal and keep engine idle for about 5 seconds.
Check 1st trip DTC.
If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".
If 1st trip DTC is not detected, go to the next step.
Repeat next procedure 20 times.
1. Quickly increase the engine speed between 4, 000 and 4, 500 RPM or more and 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
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Check 1st trip DTC.
If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

WITH GST

Follow the procedure "WITH CONSULT" above.