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Nissan Pathfinder: Basic Inspection - How to Erase Permanent Dtc ++

Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual / Engine :: Engine Control System / Vq35dd :: Basic Inspection / How to Erase Permanent Dtc ++

Description

When a DTC is stored in ECM

When a DTC is stored in ECM and MIL is ON, a permanent DTC is erased with MIL shutoff if the same malfunction is not detected after performing the driving pattern for MIL shutoff three times in a raw.

*1: When the same malfunction is detected in two consecutive trips, MIL will illuminate. *2: MIL will turn off after Nissan Pathfinder vehicle is driven 3 times (pattern B) without any malfunctions.

When a DTC is not stored in ECM

The erasing method depends on a permanent DTC stored in ECM. Refer to the following table.

NOTE:

If the applicable permanent DTC includes multiple groups, perform the procedure of Group B first. If the permanent DTC is not erased, perform the procedure of Group A.

×: Applicable —: Not applicable

Group* Perform “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” for applicable DTCs. Driving pattern
B D
A ×
B × ×

*: For group, refer to DTC Index.

Permanent DTC item

For permanent DTC items, MIL turns ON. Refer to DTC Index.

Permanent DTC service procedure

Work Procedure (Group A)

*1: When the same malfunction is detected in two consecutive trips, MIL will illuminate.

CHECK DTC

Check DTC.

Is any DTC detected?

YES>>

Repair malfunction(s) and erase DTC. Refer to On Board Diagnosis Function, CONSULT Function.

NO>>

GO TO 2.

CHECK PERMANENT DTC

With CONSULT

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  2. Turn ignition switch ON.

  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  4. Turn ignition switch ON.

  5. On CONSULT screen, select “SRT & P-DTC”>>“Permanent DTC Status”.

With GST

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  2. Turn ignition switch ON.

  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  4. Turn ignition switch ON.

  5. Select Service $0A with GST.

Is any permanent DTC detected?

YES>>

GO TO 3.

NO>>

END

PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

Perform “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” for DTCs which are the same as permanent DTCs stored in ECM. Refer to DTC Index.

>>

GO TO 4.

CHECK PERMANENT DTC

With CONSULT

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  2. Turn ignition switch ON.

  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  4. Turn ignition switch ON.

  5. On CONSULT screen, select “SRT & P-DTC”>>“Permanent DTC Status”.

With GST

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  2. Turn ignition switch ON.

  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  4. Turn ignition switch ON.

  5. Select Service $0A with GST.

Is any permanent DTC detected?

YES>>

GO TO 1.

NO>>

END

Work Procedure (Group B)

*1: When the same malfunction is detected in two consecutive trips, MIL will illuminate. *2: After experiencing driving pattern B and D, permanent DTC is erased. *3: Indication does not change unless the ignition switch is turned from ON to OFF twice even after experiencing driving pattern B or D.

NOTE:

Drive the vehicle according to only driving patterns indicating “INCMP” in driving patterns B and D on the “PERMANENT DTC STATUS” screen.

CHECK DTC

Check DTC.

Is any DTC detected?

YES>>

Repair malfunction(s) and erase DTC. Refer to On Board Diagnosis Function, CONSULT Function.

NO>>

GO TO 2.

CHECK PERMANENT DTC

With CONSULT

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  2. Turn ignition switch ON.

  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  4. Turn ignition switch ON.

  5. On CONSULT screen, select “SRT & P-DTC”>>“Permanent DTC Status”.

With GST

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  2. Turn ignition switch ON.

  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  4. Turn ignition switch ON.

  5. Select Service $0A with GST.

Is any permanent DTC detected?

YES>>

GO TO 3.

NO>>

END

DRIVE DRIVING PATTERN B

CAUTION:

  • Always drive at a safe speed.

  • Never erase self-diagnosis results.

  • If self-diagnosis results are erased during the trip of driving pattern B or D, the counter of driving pattern B and D is reset.

With CONSULT

  1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.

  2. Use “PERMANENT DTC WORK SUPPORT” mode with CONSULT to drive the Nissan Pathfinder vehicle according to driving pattern B. Refer to CONSULT Function, Driving Pattern.

With GST

  1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.

  2. Drive the Nissan Pathfinder vehicle according to driving pattern B. Refer to Driving Pattern.

>>

GO TO 4.

CHECK PERMANENT DTC

With CONSULT

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  2. Turn ignition switch ON.

  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  4. Turn ignition switch ON.

  5. On CONSULT screen, select “SRT & P-DTC”>>“Permanent DTC Status”.

With GST

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  2. Turn ignition switch ON.

  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  4. Turn ignition switch ON.

  5. Select Service $0A with GST.

Is any permanent DTC detected?

YES>>

GO TO 5.

NO>>

END

DRIVE DRIVING PATTERN D

CAUTION:

  • Always drive at a safe speed.

  • Never erase self-diagnosis results.

  • If self-diagnosis results are erased during the trip of driving pattern B or D, the counter of driving pattern B and D is reset.

  1. Drive the Nissan Pathfinder vehicle according to driving pattern D. Refer to Driving Pattern.

>>

GO TO 6.

CHECK PERMANENT DTC

With CONSULT

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  2. Turn ignition switch ON.

  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  4. Turn ignition switch ON.

  5. On CONSULT screen, select “SRT & P-DTC”>>“Permanent DTC Status”.

With GST

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  2. Turn ignition switch ON.

  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

  4. Turn ignition switch ON.

  5. Select Service $0A with GST.

Is any permanent DTC detected?

YES>>

GO TO 1.

NO>>

END

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