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Scan Tool Testing and Procedures




CONSULT-II Function
- CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the following diagnostic test modes: self-diagnostic results, data monitor, active test, and CAN diagnostic support monitor through data reception and command transmission via the IPDM E/R communication line.

CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION

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. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn ignition switch ON.




2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".




3. Touch "IPDM E/R" on "SELECT SYSTEM" screen.
- If "IPDM E/R" is not displayed, print "SELECT SYSTEM" screen, go to "CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit". Diagnostic Aids




4. Select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" or "DATA MONITOR".

SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS

Operation Procedure




1. Touch "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
2. Self-diagnosis results are displayed.

Display Item List:




Display Item List

NOTE:
The details for display of the period are as follows:
- CRNT: Error currently detected with IPDM E/R.
- PAST: Error detected in the past and placed in IPDM E/R memory.

DATA MONITOR

Operation Procedure
1. Touch "DATA MONITOR" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.




2. Touch "ALL SIGNALS", "MAIN SIGNALS" or "SELECT FROM MENU" on the "DATA MONITOR" screen.
3. Touch "START".
4. Touch the required monitoring item on "SELECT ITEM MENU".
5. Touch "RECORD" while monitoring to record the status of the item being monitored. To stop recording, touch "STOP".

All Signals, Main Signals, Select From Menu:




All Signals, Main Signals, Select From Menu

NOTE: Perform monitoring of IPDM E/R data with the ignition switch ON. When the ignition switch is in ACC position, display may not be correct.







ACTIVE TEST

Operation Procedure
1. Touch "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG-MODE" screen.
2. Touch item to be tested, and check operation.
3. Touch "START".
4. Touch "STOP" while testing to stop the operation.