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DTC Confirmation Procedure

CAUTION: Never remove fuel filler cap during the DTC Confirmation Procedure.
NOTE:
  • Make sure that EVAP hose are connected to EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve properly.
  • 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. Tighten fuel filler cap securely until ratcheting sound is heard.
  2. Turn ignition switch ON.
  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
  4. Turn ignition switch ON and select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
  5. Make sure that the following conditions are met.
    1. COOLAN TEMP/S: 0 - 70°C (32 - 158°F) 
    2. INT/A TEMP SE: 0 - 60°C (32 - 140°F) 
  6. Select "EVAP SML LEAK P0442/P1442" of "EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM" in "DTC WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT-II.

    Follow the instruction displayed.

    Fig 1: Displaying Instruction
    G00773684Courtesy 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 .
  7. Make sure that OK is displayed.

    If NG is displayed, select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" mode with CONSULT-II and make sure that "EVAP GROSS LEAK [P0455]" is displayed. If it is displayed, refer to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    If P0442 is displayed, perform Diagnostic Procedure for DTC P0442, DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    Fig 2: Displaying EVAP SML LEAK P0442/P1442
    G00773685Courtesy 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 P0455 is displayed on the screen, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .
    • If P0442 is displayed on the screen, go to Diagnostic Procedure, for DTC P0442, DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .
    • If P0441 is displayed on the screen, go to Diagnostic Procedure for DTC P0441, DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .
    • If P0441, P0442 and P0455 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.