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DTC Confirmation Procedure

CAUTION: Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
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: 

Steps 1 and 2 may be conducted with the drive wheels lifted in the shop or by driving the vehicle. If a road test is expected to be easier, it is unnecessary to lift the vehicle. 

WITH CONSULT-II 

  1. Start engine.
  2. Read "VHCL SPEED SE" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II. The vehicle speed on CONSULT-II should exceed 10 km/h (6 MPH) when rotating wheels with suitable gear position.

    If NG, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    If OK, go to following step.

  3. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
  4. Warm engine up to normal operating temperature.
  5. Maintain the following conditions for at least 50 consecutive seconds.
    Fig 1: Engine Conditions Chart
    G00773721Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 2: Displaying DATA MONITOR Mode
    G00773722Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .