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DTC Confirmation Procedure

NOTE:
  • If DTC P1442 is displayed with P1448, perform trouble diagnosis for DTC P1448 first. (See DTC P1448 EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE  .)
  • If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.

TESTING CONDITION: 

With CONSULT-II 

  1. Turn ignition switch ON.
  2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
  3. Turn ignition switch ON and select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
  4. Make sure that the following conditions are met.

    COOLAN TEMP/S: 0 - 70°C (32 - 158°F) 

    INT/A TEMP SE: 0 - 30°C (32 - 86°F) 

  5. Select "EVAP SML LEAK P0442/P1442" of "EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM" in "DTC WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT-II. Follow the instruction displayed.
    Fig 1: View Of CONSULT-II Screens
    G00761110Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    NOTE: If the engine speed cannot be maintained within the range displayed on the CONSULT-II screen, go to BASIC INSPECTION 
  6. Make sure that "OK" is displayed.

    If "NG" is displayed, refer to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE  .

    NOTE: Make sure that EVAP hoses are connected to EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve properly.

With GST 

NOTE: Be sure to read the explanation of Figure before driving vehicle.
  1. Start engine.
  2. Drive vehicle according to Figure .
  3. Stop vehicle.
  4. Select "MODE 1" with GST.
    • If SRT of EVAP system is not set yet, go to the following step.
    • If SRT of EVAP system is set, the result will be OK.
  5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
  6. Start engine.

    It is not necessary to cool engine down before driving. 

  7. Drive vehicle again according to the Figure .
  8. Stop vehicle.
  9. Select "MODE 3" with GST.
  10. Select "MODE 1" with GST.
    • If SRT of EVAP system is set, the result will be OK.
    • If SRT of EVAP system is not set, go to step 6.