CONSULT-III Function (MULTI AV)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Infiniti M45 and 2008 Infiniti M35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CONSULT-III FUNCTIONS

CONSULT-III performs the following functions via the communication with the AV control unit.

FUNCTIONS TABLE

Diagnosis mode	Description
Ecu Identification	The part number of AV control unit can be checked.
Self Diagnostic Result	Performs a diagnosis on the AV control unit and a connection diagnosis for the communication circuit of the Multi AV system, and displays the current and past malfunctions collectively.
Data Monitor	The diagnosis of vehicle signal that is input to the AV control unit can be performed.

AV COMMUNICATION

When "AV communication" of "CAN Diag Support Monitor" is selected, the following function will be performed.

AV COMMUNICATION REFERENCE TABLE

AV communication	AV&NAVI C/U	Displays the communication status from AV control unit to each unit as well as the error counter.
AV communication	AUDIO	Displays the AV control unit communication status and the error counter.

ECU IDENTIFICATION

The part number of AV control unit is displayed.

SELF DIAGNOSIS RESULT

In CONSULT-III self-diagnosis, self-diagnosis results and error history are displayed collectively.
The current malfunction indicates "CRNT". The past malfunction indicates "PAST".
The timing is displayed as "0" if any of the error codes [U1000], [U1010], [U1300] and [U1310] is detected. The counter increases by 1 if the condition is normal at the next ignition switch ON cycle.

Self-Diagnosis Results Display Item

SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS DISPLAY ITEM

Error item	Description	Possible malfunction factor/Action to take
CAN COMM CIRCUIT [U1000]	CAN communication malfunction is detected.	Perform diagnosis with CONSULT-III, and then repair the malfunctioning parts according to the diagnosis results. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .
CONTROL UNIT (CAN) [U1010]	CAN initial diagnosis malfunction is detected.	Replace the AV control unit.
CONTROL UNIT (AV) [U1310]	AV communication circuit initial diagnosis malfunction is detected.
Control Unit FLASH-ROM [U1200]	AV control unit malfunction is detected.
CAN CONT [U1216]	AV control unit malfunction is detected.
FRONT DISP CONN [U1243]	When either one of the following items is detected: front display unit power supply and ground circuits are malfunctioning. serial communication circuits between AV control unit and front display unit are malfunctioning. serial communication signal between AV control unit and front display unit is malfunctioning.	Front display unit power supply and ground circuits. Serial communication circuits between AV control unit and front display unit.
SAT CONN [U1255]	When either one of the following items is detected: satellite radio tuner power supply and ground circuits are malfunctioning. serial communication circuits between AV control unit and satellite radio tuner are malfunctioning. serial communication or request signal between AV control unit and satellite radio tuner is malfunctioning. request signal circuit between AV control unit and satellite radio tuner is malfunctioning.	Satellite radio tuner power supply and ground circuits. Serial communication circuits between AV control unit and satellite radio tuner. Request signal circuit between AV control unit and satellite radio tuner.
AV COMM CIRCUIT [U1300] SWITCH CONN [U1240]	When either one of the following items is detected: multifunction switch power supply and ground circuits are malfunctioning. AV communication signal between AV control unit and multifunction switch is malfunctioning.	Multifunction switch power supply and ground circuits.
AV COMM CIRCUIT [U1300] HAND FREE CONN [U1256]	When either one of the following items is detected: TEL adapter unit power supply and ground circuits are malfunctioning. AV communication circuits between multifunction switch and TEL adapter unit are malfunctioning. AV communication signal between AV control unit and TEL adapter unit is malfunctioning.	TEL adapter unit power supply and ground circuits. AV communication circuit between multifunction switch and TEL adapter unit.
AV COMM CIRCUIT [U1300] SWITCH CONN [U1240] HAND FREE CONN [U1256]	Malfunction is detected in AV communication circuits.	AV communication circuits between AV control unit and multifunction switch. Check and repair the short circuit in AV communication circuits.

DATA MONITOR

ALL SIGNALS

Displays the status of the following vehicle signals inputted into the AV control unit.
For each signal, actual signal can be compared with the condition recognized on the system.

DATA MONITOR REFERENCE TABLE

Display Item	Display	Vehicle status	Remarks
VHCL SPD SIG	On	Vehicle speed >0 km/h (0 MPH)	Changes in indication may be delayed. This is normal.
VHCL SPD SIG	Off	Vehicle speed =0 km/h (0 MPH)
PKB SIG	On	Parking brake is applied.
PKB SIG	Off	Parking brake is released.
ILLUM SIG	On	Block the light beam from the auto light optical sensor when the light SW is ON.	-
ILLUM SIG	Off	Expose the auto light optical sensor to light when the light SW is OFF or ON.
IGN SIG	On	Ignition switch ON.
IGN SIG	Off	Ignition switch in ACC position.
REV SIG	On	Selector lever in R position.	Changes in indication may be delayed. This is normal.
REV SIG	Off	Selector lever in any position other than R.	Changes in indication may be delayed. This is normal.

SELECTION FROM MENU

Allows the technician to select which vehicle signals should be displayed and displays the status of the selected vehicle signals.

VEHICLE SIGNALS STATUS

Item to be selected	Description
VHCL SPD SIG	The same as when "ALL SIGNALS" is selected.
PKB SIG
ILLUM SIG
IGN SIG
REV SIG