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CONSULT-II / Self-Diagnosis

Self-Diagnosis

DESCRIPTION
If a malfunction is detected in system, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp on meter turn on. In this case, perform self-diagnostic as follows:

OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data link connector.

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 perform CAN communication.

3. Turn ignition switch is ON.
4. Start engine and drive vehicle at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute.
5. After stopping vehicle, with engine still idling, touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)", "ABS", "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" on CONSULT-II screen in this order.

CAUTION: Just after starting engine, or turning ignition switch ON, "ABS" may not be displayed on system selection screen even if "START" is touched. In this case, start self-diagnostic again from step 1. If it cannot be shown after several attempts, VDC/TCS/ABS control unit may have malfunctioned. Repair or replace control unit.

6. Self-diagnostic results is displayed. (If necessary, touch "PRINT" to print self-diagnostic results.)
^ When "NO FAILURE" is shown, check ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp.
^ CONSULT-II self-diagnostic results are displayed without regard to occurrence timing. In some cases later ones (timing value is small) appear on next screen.
7. Go to appropriate "Inspection" chart according to "Display Item List", and repair or replace as necessary. Antilock Brakes / Traction Control System
8. Start engine and drive vehicle at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute.

CAUTION: Check again to make sure that there is no malfunction on other parts.