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Testing Condition:

  1. Turn ignition switch ON and select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
  2. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
  4. Start engine and keep the engine speed between 3, 500 and 4, 000 RPM for at least 1 minute under no load.
  5. Let engine idle for 1 minute.
    Fig 1: Selecting Data Monitor Mode With Consult-II (A/T Models ULEV & M/T Models)
    G00777906Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Select "DTC & SRT CONFIRMATION" then "SRT WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT-II.
  7. Open engine hood.
  8. Rev engine up to 2, 000 to 3, 000 RPM and hold it for 3 consecutive minutes then release the accelerator pedal completely.

    If "INCMP" of "CATALYST" changed to "COMPLT", GO TO step  11.

  9. Wait 5 seconds at idle.
    Fig 2: Selecting DTC & SRT Confirmation Then SRT Work Support Mode With Consult-II (A/T Models ULEV & M/T Models)
    G00777907Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Rev engine up to 2, 000 to 3, 000 RPM and maintain it until "INCMP" of "CATALYST" changes to "CMPLT" (It will take approximately 5 minutes).

    If not "CMPLT", stop engine and cool it down to less than 70°C (158°F) and then retest from step 1.

    Fig 3: Ensuring CATALYST Changes To CMPLT (A/T Models ULEV & M/T Models)
    G00777908Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" mode with CONSULT-II.
  12. Confirm that the 1st trip DTC is not detected.

    If the 1st trip DTC is detected, GO TO "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ".

    Fig 4: Selecting SELF-DIAG RESULTS Mode With Consult-II (A/T Models ULEV & M/T Models)
    G00777909Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.