Tools - Consult-II Software Cards

BULLETIN NUMBER:
NTB00-022

CLASSIFICATION:
TE00-003

DATE:
March 15, 2000

TITLE:
CONSULT-II SOFTWARE CARDS

APPLIED VEHICLES:
All CONSULT-II Compatible Nissan Vehicles

SERVICE INFORMATION

There are now three software cards used with the CONSULT-II tester. Updates for all three cards are available through ASIST as of the March 15, 2000 CD. The Diagnostic (blue) and NATS (purple) software cards were previously provided with the CONSULT-II Kit. The latest ECM Reprogramming software card is orange in color.

If you have trouble with the operation of any card, you can restore the basic software with ASIST. Refer to the software card specific linked procedure provided in this bulletin for detail, or the "CONSULT-II Diagnostic Software Update Procedure" in the printed copy of this bulletin.

NOTE: Software updates will be announced via Technical Service Bulletins whenever new software is available.

Following are illustrations of each of the software cards:

Figure 1:

1. Diagnostic (Blue) Software Card (see Figure 1):

The Diagnostic software card is used for diagnosis of:

- Engine

- Automatic Transmission

- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

- Airbag

- In-Vehicle Multiplexing System (IVMS)

- Smart Entrance

- Cruise Control (ASCD)

- Traction Control System (TCS)

- HICAS

- All Mode 4WD

Refer to the "CONSULT-II Software Update Procedure".

Figure 2:

2. NATS (Purple) Software Card (see Figure 2):

The NATS software card is used for diagnosis and initialization of:

- Nissan Anti-Theft System (NATS)

Refer to the "CONSULT-II Software Update Procedure".

Figure 3:

3. ECM (Orange) Reprogramming Software Card (see Figure 3):

The ECM Reprogramming software card is used for:

- Engine Control Module (ECM) Reprogramming ONLY.