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CAN Communication Inspection Using CONSULT-II (Self-Diagnosis)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Infiniti G35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT 
    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.
    1. Connect to CONSULT-II, and select "BCM" on "SELECT SYSTEM" screen.
    2. Select "BCM control unit" on "SELECT WORK ITEM" screen, and select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS".
    3. Check display content in self-diagnostic results.
      Fig 1: Checking Display Content In Self-Diagnostic Results
      G00730509Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Contents displayed

    No malfunction: INSPECTION END

    Malfunction in CAN communication system: GO TO 2.

  2. SYMPTOM CHECK 
    1. Select "CAN diagnosis support monitor" in data monitor.
    2. Select "START" and check display content.
      Fig 2: Symptom Check Table
      G00730510Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    After printing the monitor items, go to "CAN System". Refer to PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING CONSULT-II .