Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes Using Mil (Except Maxima, Quest & SENTRA): Notes

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2000 Nissan Xterra, 2000 Nissan Sentra, 2000 Nissan Quest, 2000 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2000 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: CHECK ENGINE or SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is referred to as Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).

Turn ignition on. Verify MIL is properly illuminated. If MIL does not illuminate, repair MIL circuit. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Turn mode selector switch on ECM fully clockwise. MIL should turn off. Wait 2 seconds, and turn mode selector fully counterclockwise. System is now in Diagnostic Test Mode II. Retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) by observing MIL, and counting the number of flashes. See MIL CODE DISPLAY . Record all codes set and then go to appropriate test procedure. MIL DTC numbering is different than scan tool numbering. See appropriate DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION table.