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DTC Confirmation Procedure

NOTE: If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.

TESTING CONDITION: 

With CONSULT-II 

  1. Turn ignition switch ON.
  2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
  3. Turn ignition switch ON and select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
  4. Make sure that the following conditions are met.

    COOLAN ITEM/S: 0 - 70°C (32 - 158°F) 

    INT/A TEMP SE: 0 - 60°C (32 - 140°F) 

  5. Select "EVAP SML LEAK P0442/P1442" of "EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM" in "DTC WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT-II.

    Follow the instruction displayed.

    Fig 1: CONSULT-II Display EVAP SML Leak P0442/P1442
    G00772850Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    NOTE: If the engine speed cannot be maintained within the range displayed on the CONSULT-II screen, go to BASIC INSPECTION .
  6. Make sure that OK is displayed.

    If NG is displayed, refer to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    NOTE: Make sure that EVAP hoses are connected to the EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve properly.
    Fig 2: CONSULT-II Display EVAP SML Leak P0442/P1442
    G00772851Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

With GST 

NOTE: Be sure to read the explanation of Driving Pattern on DRIVING PATTERN  before driving vehicle.
  1. Start engine.
  2. Drive vehicle according to DRIVING PATTERN .
  3. Stop vehicle.
  4. Select MODE 1 with GST.
    • If SRT of EVAP system is not set yet, go to the following step.
    • If SRT of EVAP system is set, the result will be OK.
  5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
  6. Start engine.

    It is not necessary to cool engine down before driving. 

  7. Drive vehicle again according to DRIVING PATTERN .
  8. Stop vehicle.
  9. Select MODE 3 with GST.
    • If P0442 is displayed on the screen, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .
    • If P0441 is displayed on the screen, go to Diagnostic Procedure for DTC P0441, DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .
    • If P0441 and P0042 are not displayed on the screen, go to the following step.
  10. Select MODE 1 with GST.
    • If SRT of EVAP system is set, the result will be OK.
    • If SRT of EVAP system is not set, go to step  6.