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Detailed Flow

  1. GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM 

    Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment when the incident/malfunction occurred) using the "DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET ".

    1. GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK DTC *1 
    1. Check DTC*1 .
    2. Perform the following procedure if DTC*1 is displayed.
    3. Check related service bulletins for information.

    Is any symptom described and any DTC detected? 

    1. Symptom is described, DTC*1 is displayed: GO TO 3.
    2. Symptom is described, DTC*1 is not displayed: GO TO  4.
    3. Symptom is not described, DTC*1 is displayed: GO TO  5.
  3. CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM 

    Try to confirm the symptom described by the customer (except MIL ON).

    DIAGNOSIS WORK SHEET is useful to verify the incident.

    Connect CONSULT-II to the vehicle in "DATA MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)" mode and check real time diagnosis results.

    Verify relation between the symptom and the condition when the symptom is detected.

    1. GO TO  5.
  4. CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM 

    Try to confirm the symptom described by the customer.

    DIAGNOSIS WORK SHEET is useful to verify the incident. Connect CONSULT-II to the vehicle in "DATA MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)" mode and check real time diagnosis results.

    Verify relation between the symptom and the condition when the symptom is detected.

    1. GO TO  6.
  5. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE 

    Perform DTC Confirmation Procedure for the displayed DTC*1 , and then make sure that DTC*1 is detected again.

    At this time, always connect CONSULT-II to the vehicle, and check diagnostic results in real time on "DATA MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)".

    If two or more DTCs*1 are detected, refer to "DTC INSPECTION PRIORITY CHART " and determine trouble diagnosis order.

    NOTE:
    • Freeze frame data*2 is useful if the DTC*1 is not detected.
    • Perform Overall Function Check if DTC Confirmation Procedure is not included. This simplified check procedure is an effective alternative though DTC*1 cannot be detected during this check. If the result of Overall Function Check is NG, it is the same as the detection of DTC*1 by DTC Confirmation Procedure.

    Is DTC *1  detected? 

    1. Yes: GO TO  10.
    2. No: Check according to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".
  6. PERFORM BASIC INSPECTION 

    Perform "BASIC INSPECTION ".

    With CONSULT-II: GO TO 7.

    Without CONSULT-II: GO TO  9.

  7. PERFORM DATA MONITOR (SPEC) MODE 

    With CONSULT-II

    Make sure that "MAS A/F SE-B1", "B/FUEL SCHDL", and "A/F ALPHA-B1", "A/F ALPHA-B2" are within the SP value using CONSULT-II "DATA MONITOR (SPEC)" mode. Refer to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ".

    Are they within the SP value? 

    1. Yes: GO TO  9.
    2. No: GO TO 8.
    Fig 1: Data Monitor Mode Display
    G02369313Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE 

    Detect malfunctioning part according to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE ".

    Is malfunctioning part detected? 

    1. Yes: GO TO  11.
    2. No: GO TO 9.
  9. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING SYSTEM BY SYMPTOM MATRIX CHART 

    Detect malfunctioning system according to "SYMPTOM MATRIX CHART " based on the confirmed symptom in step 4, and determine the trouble diagnosis order based on possible causes and symptom.

    1. GO TO 10.
  10. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 

    Inspect according to Diagnostic Procedure of the system.

    NOTE: The Diagnostic Procedure in Engine Control System article described based on open circuit inspection. A short circuit inspection is also required for the circuit check in the Diagnostic Procedure. For details, refer to CIRCUIT INSPECTION . "HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT ".

    Is malfunctioning part detected? 

    1. Yes: GO TO 11.
    2. No: Monitor input data from related sensors or check voltage of related ECM terminals using CONSULT-II. Refer to "CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODE. ", "ECM TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE ".
  11. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING PART 
    1. Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
    2. Reconnect parts or connectors disconnected during Diagnostic Procedure again after repair and replacement.
    3. Check DTC. If DTC is displayed, erase it, refer to "HOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ".
      1. GO TO 12.
  12. FINAL CHECK 

    When DTC was detected in step 2, perform DTC Confirmation Procedure or Overall Function Check again, and then make sure that the malfunction have been repaired securely.

    When symptom was described from the customer, refer to confirmed symptom in step 3 or 4, and make sure that the symptom is not detected.

    OK or NG 

    1. NG (DTC*1 is detected): GO TO 10.
    2. NG (Symptom remains): GO TO 6.
    3. OK:
      1. Before returning the vehicle to the customer, make sure to erase unnecessary DTC*1 in ECM and TCM (Transmission Control Module). (Refer to "HOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION " and "HOW TO ERASE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ".)
      2. If the completion of SRT is needed, drive vehicle under the specific driving pattern. Refer to "DRIVING PATTERN ".
      3. INSPECTION END 

    *1 : Include 1st trip DTC.

    *2 : Include 1st trip freeze frame data.

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