Active Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Do not perform active test while driving.
Make sure to completely bleed air from the brake system.
The ABS and brake warning lamps turn on during the active test.

Operation Procedure

Connect the CONSULT-II and CONVERTER to the data link connector and start the engine.
CAUTION: If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.
Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)" on the display screen.
Touch "ABS".
If "ABS" is not indicated, go to CONSULT-II DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) CIRCUIT .
Touch "ACTIVE TEST".

Fig 1: CONSULT-II Display - SELECT TEST ITEM
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The test item selection screen is displayed.
Touch necessary test item.
With the "MAIN SIGNALS" display shown in reverse, touch "START".
The Active Test screen will be displayed, so conduct the following test.

Test Item

Solenoid valve

CAUTION: The example shown is for the front right wheel. The procedure for the other wheels is the same as given below.

For ABS solenoid valve, touch "UP", "KEEP", and "DOWN". Then use screen monitor to check that solenoid valve operates as shown in Solenoid Valve Operation Chart. Refer to "Solenoid Valve Operation Chart".

Fig 2: CONSULT-II Display - ACTIVE TEST
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Fig 3: Solenoid Valve Operation Chart - TCS/ABS (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Solenoid Valve Operation Chart - TCS/ABS (2 Of 2)
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NOTE:

When the active test is conducted while depressing the pedal, the pedal depression amount will change, but this is normal.
Approximately 10 seconds after the operation is begun, "TEST STOP" will be displayed.
To conduct a retest after "TEST STOP" is displayed, touch "BACK" and conduct the from the step 6.