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Write Configuration Procedure

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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 carries out CAN communication.
  1. With ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data link connector and turn ignition switch ON.
    Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector
    G04151457Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".
    Fig 2: Consult-II Display Screen
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  3. Touch "BCM" on "SELECT ITEM" screen. If "BCM" is not indicated, go to GI section to check CONSULT II data link connector (DLC) circuit. Refer to CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (PLC) Circuit.
    Fig 3: Consult-II SELECT SYSTEM Display Screen
    G04083859Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Touch "BCM" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
    Fig 4: CONSULT-II Display - SELECT TEST ITEM
    G04206470Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Touch "CONFIGURATION" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
    Fig 5: Consult-II SELECT DIAG MODE Display Screen
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  6. Touch "R51/D40/N51" and "OK" on "VEHICLE SELECT" screen. For canceling, touch "CANCEL" on "VEHICLE SELECT" screen.
    NOTE: Confirm vehicle model on IDENTIFICATION PLATE. Refer to "MODEL VARIATION ".
    Fig 6: CONSULT-II Display - SELECT DIAG MODE
    G04206472Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Touch "WRITE CONFIGURATION" on "SELECT CONFIG ITEM" screen.
    Fig 7: CONSULT-II Display - SELECT CONFIG ITEM
    G04206473Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Touch "YES".

    For canceling, touch "NO".

    Fig 8: CONSULT-II Display - CONFIGURATION
    G04206474Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Using the following flow chart, identify the correct model and configuration list. Confirm and/or change setting value for each item according to the configuration list.

    Depending on CONSULT-II software version being used, some or all of the write configuration items shown in the following configuration lists may be displayed. If an item does not appear on the CONSULT-II "WRITE CONFIGURATION" screen(s), then it is an auto setting item and it cannot be manually set or changed.

    NOTE: Confirm vehicle model on IDENTIFICATION PLATE. Refer to "MODEL VARIATION ".
    MODEL VARIATION DESCRIPTION

    ITEM SET VAL
    DTRL WITH s<=> WITHOUT
  10. Touch "CHNG SETTING" on "WRITE CONFIGURATION" screen.
    CAUTION: Make sure to touch "CHNG SETTING" even if the indicated configuration of brand-new BCM is same as the desirable configuration. If not, configuration which is set automatically by selecting vehicle model cannot be memorized.
  11. Touch "OK" on "WRITE CONFIGURATION" screen. If "CANCEL" is touched, it will return to previous screen.
    Fig 9: CONSULT-II Display - WRITE CONFIGURATION
    G04206475Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Wait until the next screen during setting.
    Fig 10: CONSULT-II Display - WRITE CONFIGURATION
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  13. WRITE CONFIGURATION results are printed out automatically. Confirm "WRITE CONFIGURATION" is correctly executed by comparing sheet automatically printed out with applicable configuration list shown in step 9.
    Fig 11: CONSULT-II Display - WRITE CONFIGURATION
    G04206477Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Touch "OK" on "WRITE CONFIGURATION" screen. WRITE CONFIGURATION is completed.
Fig 12: CONSULT-II Display - WRITE CONFIGURATION
G04206478Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.