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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: 

Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 11V at idle. 

With CONSULT-II 

  1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
  2. Select "A/F SEN1 (B1)" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
  3. Check "A/F SEN1 (B1)" indication.

    If the indication is constantly approx. 0V, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    If the indication is not constantly approx. 0V, go to next step.

  4. Select "A/F SEN1 (B1) P1278/P1279" of "A/F SEN1" in "DTC WORK SUPPORT" mode.
  5. Touch "START".
    Fig 1: Displaying data monitor mode
    G00773121Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. When the following conditions are met, "TESTING" will be displayed on the CONSULT-II screen.
    Fig 2: Conditions Reference Chart
    G00773122Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 3: Displaying A/F SEN1 (B1) P1278/P1279 Mode (1 Of 3)
    G00773123Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    If "TESTING" is not displayed after 20 seconds, retry from step 2. 

  7. Following the instructions of CONSULT-II screen, set D position with "OD" OFF (A/T) or 3rd position (M/T) and release accelerator pedal fully.
    Fig 4: Displaying A/F SEN1 (B1) P1278/P1279 Mode (2 Of 3)
    G00773124Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Make sure that "TESTING" changes to "COMPLETED".

    If "TESTING" changed to "OUT OF CONDITION", retry from step   6 . 

  9. Touch "BACK" and "MODE", then select "SELF-DIAG RESULT" mode.
    Fig 5: Displaying A/F SEN1 (B1) P1278/P1279 Mode (3 Of 3)
    G00773125Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    If P1271 is displayed, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    If another DTC is displayed, go to the corresponding "Diagnostic Procedure".