On Board Diagnostic System Function

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Infiniti EX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The on board diagnostic system has the following three functions.

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FUNCTION

Diagnostic Test Mode	KEY and ENG. Status	Function	Explanation of Function
Mode I	Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.	BULB CHECK	This function checks the MIL bulb for damage (blown, open circuit, etc.). If the MIL does not come on, check MIL circuit.
Mode I	Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.	MALFUNCTION WARNING	This is a usual driving condition. When a malfunction is detected twice in two consecutive driving cycles (two trip detection logic), the MIL will light up to inform the driver that a malfunction has been detected. The following malfunctions will light up or blink the MIL in the 1st trip. Misfire (Possible three way catalyst damage) One trip detection diagnoses
Mode II	Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.	SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS	This function allows DTCs and 1st trip DTCs to be read.