Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 707

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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT

Note in the illustration that there is an excessive 4.1 volt drop between the battery and the bulb.

Measuring Voltage Drop — Steb-by-Step

• The step-by-step method is most useful for isolating excessive drops in low voltage systems (such as those

in “Computer Controlled Systems”).

• Circuits in the “Computer Controlled System” operate on very low amperage.
• The (Computer Controlled) system operations can be adversely affected by any variation in resistance in the

system. Such resistance variation may be caused by poor connection, improper installation, improper wire
gauge or corrosion.

• The step by step voltage drop test can identify a component or wire with too much resistance.

CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT TEST 

System Description
• When the switch is ON, the control unit lights up the lamp.

CASE 1

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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT

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INPUT-OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHART

• The voltage value is based on the body ground.

• *: If high resistance exists in the switch side circuit (caused by a single strand), terminal 1 does not detect battery voltage. Control unit

does not detect the switch is ON even if the switch does not turn ON. Therefore, the control unit does not supply power to light up the
lamp.

CASE 2

INPUT-OUTPUT VOLTAGE CHART

• The voltage value is based on the body ground.

• *: If high resistance exists in the switch side circuit (caused by a single strand), terminal 2 does not detect approx. 0V. Control unit

does not detect the switch is ON even if the switch does not turn ON. Therefore, the control unit does not control ground to light up the
lamp.

Terminal No.

Description

Condition

Value (Approx.)

In case of high resistance such as single 
strand (V) *

+

−

Signal name

Input/

Output

1

Body 
ground

Switch

Input

Switch ON

Battery voltage

Lower than battery voltage Approx. 8 (Ex-
ample)

Switch OFF

0 V

Approx. 0

2

Body 
ground

Lamp

Output

Switch ON

Battery voltage

Approx. 0 (Inoperative lamp)

Switch OFF

0 V

Approx. 0

Terminal No.

Description

Condition

Value (Approx.)

In case of high resistance such as single 
strand (V) *

+

−

Signal name

Input/

Output

1

Body 
ground

Lamp

Output

Switch ON

0V

Battery voltage (Inoperative lamp)

Switch OFF

Battery voltage

Battery voltage

2

Body 
ground

Switch

Input

Switch ON

0 V

Higher than 0 Approx. 4 (Example)

Switch OFF

5 V

Approx. 5

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CONSULT-III CHECKING SYSTEM

CONSULT-III CHECKING SYSTEM

Description

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• When CONSULT-III is connected with a data link connector

equipped on the vehicle side, it will communicate with the control
unit equipped in the vehicle and then enable various kinds of diag-
nostic tests.

• Refer to “CONSULT-III Operation Manual” for more information.

Function and System Application

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x : Applicable

*1: With automatic transmission

*2: With differential lock

*3: With 4-wheel drive

CONSULT-III Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

If the CONSULT-III cannot diagnose the system properly, check the following items.

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Diagnostic test mode

Function

ENGINE

TRANSMISS

ION

*1

AB

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AI

R BAG

IPDM

 E/R

BCM

METER/

M&A

DIFF LOCK

*2

ALL MODE 

A

W

D/4WD

*3

Work Support

This mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster 
and more accurately.

x

-

x

-

-

x

-

-

-

Self  Diagnostic  Result

Retrieve  DTC  from  ECU  and  display  diagnostic  items.

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Data  Monitor

Monitor  the  input/output  signal  of  the  control  unit  in  real  time.

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

CAN Diagnosis

This mode displays a network diagnosis result about CAN by 
a diagram.

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

CAN Diagnosis Support 
Monitor

It  monitors  the  status  of  CAN  communication.

x

x

x

-

x

x

x

x

x

Active Test

Sends a drive signal from the CONSULT-III to the actuator. 
The operation check can be performed.

x

-

x

-

x

x

-

-

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DTC & SRT confirmation

The status of system monitoring tests and the self-diagnosis 
status/result can be confirmed.

x

x

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

ECU Identification

Displays the ECU identification number (part number etc.) of 
the selected system.

x

x

x

x

-

x

-

x

-

Function test

This mode can show results of self-diagnosis of ECU with ei-
ther “OK” or “NG”. For engine, more practical tests regarding 
sensors/switches and/or actuators are available.

x

x

x

x

-

-

-

-

-

Configuration 

Function  to  READ/WRITE  vehicle  configuration.

-

-

-

-

-

x

-

-

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Special Function

Other results or histories, etc. that are recorded in ECU are 
displayed.

-

-

-

x

-

-

-

-

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CONSULT-III CHECKING SYSTEM

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NOTE:
The CAN and DDL2 circuits from DLC pins 6, 7 and 14 may be connected to more than one system. A short in
any circuit connected to a control unit in one system may affect CONSULT-III access to other systems.

Symptom

Check item

CONSULT-III cannot access 
any system.

• CONSULT-III DLC power supply circuit (Terminal 8) and ground circuit (Terminal 4) 

CONSULT-III cannot access in-
dividual system. (Other sys-
tems can be accessed.)

• Power supply and ground circuit for the control unit of the system (For detailed circuit, refer to wiring 

diagram for each system.)

• Open or short circuit between the system and CONSULT-III DLC (For detailed circuit, refer to wiring 

diagram for each system.)

• Open or short circuit CAN communication line. Refer to 

LAN-14, "Trouble Diagnosis Flow Chart"

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