DTC Confirmation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK DTC PRIORITY
If DTC P050A, P050E is displayed with other DTC, first perform the trouble diagnosis for the other DTC.

Is applicable DTC detected?

YES

Perform diagnosis of applicable. Refer to DTC Index .

NO

GO TO 2.
PRECONDITIONING
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.
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.
TESTING CONDITION:

Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 11 V at idle.

GO TO 3.
PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-I
With CONSULT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT.
4. Check the indication of "COOLANT TEMP/S".
With GST

Follow the procedure "With CONSULT" above.

Is the value of "COOLANT TEMP/S" between 4°C (39°F) and 36°C (97°F)?

YES

GO TO 4.

NO

Warm up the engine until the value of "COOLANT TEMP/S" reaches 4°C (39°F) or more. Retry from step 1.

NO

Cool engine down to less than 36°C (97°F). Retry from step 1.
PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE-II
With CONSULT
1. Set the select lever in N range.
2. Start the engine and warm up in idle with the value of "COOLANT TEMP/S" between 4°C (39°F) and 40°C (104°F) for more than 15 seconds.
3. Check 1st trip DTC.
With GST

Follow the procedure "With CONSULT" above.

Is 1st trip DTC detected?

YES

Proceed to Diagnosis Procedure .

NO

INSPECTION END