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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. 4.5V, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

    If the indication is not constantly approx. 4.5V, 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
    G00773135Courtesy 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: Testing Conditions Reference Chart
    G00773136Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 3: Displaying A/F SEN1 (B1) P1278/P1279 Mode (1 Of 3)
    G00773137Courtesy 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)
    G00773138Courtesy 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.

    If P1272 is displayed, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

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

    Fig 5: Displaying A/F SEN1 (B1) P1278/P1279 Mode (3 Of 3)
    G00773139Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.