Last Updated: @ 08:41 amIf you are DIY person and love working on your Nissan Maxima, then this tool is a MUST HAVE! When you go to the Nissan dealer, the person working on your car typically uses a tool called a Nissan Consult. The Nissan Consult that the dealer uses costs thousand of dollars and is only available to dealers. By using the Nissan DataScan software, a laptop and a generic VAG COM OBDII adapter you can achieve just about the same level of on-board diagnosis that $5,000 Nissan Consult provides. This software allows you to:. Check CEL codes. Check/Reset ABS and SRS-Airbag Faults.
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Check/Reset TCM Codes. Adjust timing. Perform Idle Air Relearn. Reset ECU learned settings.
Data-log. Program keys. Check Emissions Readiness Monitors.
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Apr 09, 2019 Once on the Nissan site, choose “CONSULT Diagnostic Software Updates” from the drop-down menu below the log-in form. On the right of that page, you can view the most recent software versions. Always keep your C-III plus software at the newest stable release to ensure proper operation of the scan tool.
Active Test temporary modify some of the engine parameters for testing purposes. And Much much more.The software itself costs $55.00 and generic cable costs around $7.00-$8.00.Software License Purchase Link:Software Download Links:.OBD2 Cable eBay Link:You can find the cables on eBay between shipped. Search for the following keywords on eBay and you will find it: “ KKL 409.1 VAG-COM OBD2 USB Cable”Below are all the functions it provides.
This is the main window of the NDSII software which shows the ECM Nissan Identification part number. Basic and Advance Functions can be selected by clicking on the buttons, using the shortcut keys (F1 – F11) or using the Menu bar. Most functions except Data Replay and Log Analyser are disabled until communication with the ECU is successfully established.Progress bar at the bottom indicates communication between the ECU and PC. If the bar is not moving there is no data being received from the ECU.
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Active Test ECMActive Test allows users to temporary modify some of the engine parameters for testing purposes. They return to their original values when a function is stopped, PC disconnected or engine restarted.Note: It is possible to damage the engine if the A/F Base% functions is used to excessively modify fuel delivery. Likewise the engine may overheat if the Engine Temperature is set to low for a long period of time. Do not use those functions if you are not sure how they will effect your engine. Work SupportWork Support functions allow users to perform some of the advance service procedures.
Those procedures may need to be performed after replacement parts are installed.Clear Self Learn – clears the A/F Base SL map learned by the ECU.Idle Air Volume Learn – is an operation to learn the fully closed position of the throttle valve.Program Immobiliser Key – allows to register the Nissan transponder keys with the Immobiliser Note: The immobiliser security PIN CODE needs to be known. Initially all registered keys will be erased and all keys will need to be reregistered.
Cylinder Power TestCylinder Power Test function can be used to identify cylinder that is under performing. This function allows shutting down individual cylinders. If all of the cylinders are producing the same amount of power the engine RPMs will drop exactly the same amount on each cylinder that is cancelled.Log Analyser is used to review log files previously generated by with Data Logging function. Graphs are drawn by selecting boxes next to parameter value. Graph colours match the parameter value colours. ECU Part Number BCMThe BCM tab shows the BCM Nissan Identification part number.
Basic Functions can be selected by clicking on the buttons or using the Menu bar. All functions are disabled until communication with the ECU is successfully established.Progress bar at the bottom indicates data being send between the ECU and PC. If the bar is not moving there is no data being received from the ECU.Note: Some vehicles may use K line for diagnostics of engine ECU (ECM) but still use DDL1 line for diagnostics of other control modules. This software does not support diagnostics over the DDL1 line. Some of those models are: X-trail, Maxima, Patrol. ECU Part Number TCMThe TCM tab shows the TCM Nissan Identification part number. Basic Functions can be selected by clicking on the buttons or using the Menu bar.
Most functions except Data Replay and Log Analyser are disabled until communication with the ECU is successfully established.Progress bar at the bottom indicates data being send between the ECU and PC. If the bar is not moving there is no data being received from the ECU.Note: Some vehicles may use K line for diagnostics of engine ECU (ECM) but still use DDL1 line for diagnostics of other control modules. This software does not support diagnostics over the DDL1 line.
Some of those models are: X-trail, Maxima, Patrol. ECU Part Number ABSThe ABS tab shows the ABS Nissan Identification part number. Basic Functions can be selected by clicking on the buttons or using the Menu bar. Most functions except Data Replay and Log Analyser are disabled until communication with the ECU is successfully established.Progress bar at the bottom indicates data being send between the ECU and PC.
If the bar is not moving there is no data being received from the ECU.Note: Some vehicles may use K line for diagnostics of engine ECU (ECM) but still use DDL1 line for diagnostics of other control modules. This software does not support diagnostics over the DDL1 line. Some of those models are: X-trail, Maxima, Patrol. ECU Part Number SRSThe SRS tab shows the SRS Nissan Identification part number.
Basic Functions can be selected by clicking on the buttons or using the Menu bar. All functions are disabled until communication with the ECU is successfully established.Progress bar at the bottom indicates data being send between the ECU and PC. If the bar is not moving there is no data being received from the ECU.Note: Some vehicles may use K line for diagnostics of engine ECU (ECM) but still use DDL1 line for diagnostics of other control modules. This software does not support diagnostics over the DDL1 line. Some of those models are: X-trail, Maxima, Patrol.
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