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CONSULT-II Checking System

CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM

Description
- CONSULT-II is a hand-held type tester. When it is connected with a diagnostic connector equipped on the vehicle side, it will communicate with the control unit equipped in the vehicle and then enable various kinds of diagnostic tests.
- Refer to "CONSULT-II Software Operation Manual" for more information.




Function and System Application

Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement
CONSULT-II contains a nickel metal hydride battery. When replacing the battery obey the following:

WARNING:
- Replace the nickel metal hydride battery with Genuine CONSULT-II battery only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. The battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
- Keep the battery out of reach of children and discard used battery conforming to the local regulations.





Checking Equipment
When ordering the equipment, contact your NISSAN/INFINITI distributor.

NOTE:
- The CONSULT-II must be used in conjunction with a program card.
CONSULT-II does not require loading (Initialization) procedure.
- Be sure the CONSULT-II is turned off before installing or removing a program card.

CAUTION:
- Previous CONSULT-II "I" and "Y" DLC-I and DLC-II cables should NOT be used anymore because their DDL connector pins can be damaged during cable swapping.
- 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.
- If CONVERTER is not connected with CONSULT-II, vehicle occur the "FAIL-SAFE MODE" which is "LIGHT UP the HEADLIGHT" and/or "Cooling FAN ROTATING" when CONSULT-II is started.

CONSULT-II Start Procedure




1. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector.
2. When the ignition switch OFF, turn on the ignition switch.




3. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)" or "System Shortcut" (eg : ENGINE) on the screen.

CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit:




CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit




INSPECTION PROCEDURE