Features and Specifications
Nissan
Motor Co. Ltd. has released the CONSULT-III, (*1) a hand-held
diagnostic testing equipment for servicing Nissan in-vehicle electronic
systems, with the aim of realising swift and accurate diagnosis and
repairs at Nissan dealerships worldwide. The diagnostic tester will be
introduced at Nissan dealerships in Japan and other global markets. The
progressive launch of the new system will coincide with the release of
the new Skyline sedan in Japan in late 2006, and other global markets
which sell the Infiniti G35.   Subsequently, the Consult III will be
progressively introduced to all of the remaining markets as the next
generation of Nissan vehicles are released.
 
The timely and
precise diagnosis of a vehicle??s problem has become increasingly
complex as more intricate electronic hardware is an intrinsic part of
new vehicles.  There has also been a remarkable increase in the number
of computers connected to the vehicle's Controller Area Network (CAN).
In the past 5 years, the number of computer systems installed in modern
vehicles has doubled from only 8 or so in 2001. The CONSULT-III has been
designed to address these complex and advanced in-vehicle electronic
devices, maximising diagnostic precision, improving repair time and
quality and futher reducing service times and costs for Nissan
customers..
 
The basic diagnostic system is composed of the main
unit which is housed in a durable and rugged laptop PC, a wireless
vehicle communication interface and wireless measurement interface; the
laptop PC and each interface is connected via Bluetooth technology.
Through a wireless LAN, this diagnostic system can be connected to the
Nissan network in Japan, enabling the dealerships to retrieve
information from various sources and display service technology data on
the laptop PC.
 
Features of CONSULT-III
Swift diagnosis and swift repairs through automated operations
The
selection of CAN type as well as the identification of malfunction
locations are completely automated, allowing CAN diagnosis to be done 17
times faster than previous method where the diagnostics system needed
to be supplemented by the service manuals. Repairs involving
reprogramming of the in-vehicle computer can be completed 1.5 to 2.5
times faster with the new system.
 
Automated Self-Diagnostics
The
system is able to perform accurate diagnosis without having to rely on
the diagnostic skills of technical staff at the dealership.
 
Increased efficiency in operations based on wireless technology
With
wireless vehicle communication interface, it is possible to check the
condition of the vehicle from either (*2) inside or outside the vehicle.
At dealerships in Japan, it is possible to access the Nissan network to
retrieve both the maintenance technology data related to the diagnosis
results and spot adequate information on service manual. The dealerships
are also able to access their service database and refer to the
vehicle??s maintenance history on the laptop PC.
 
Capable of handling multiple complex defects
The
diagnostics tool is equipped with various functions including
simultaneous self-diagnosis of an entire system, simultaneous data
monitor for multiple systems, data recorder, and oscilloscope
capability.
 
Enhanced data management with improved laptop PC.
New
features such as adoption of color-screen and large-screen monitor
allow viewing of large amounts of information altogether for enhanced
data management.
 
Map data update function for hard-disk navigation system
Through
high-speed data update system, it is possible to update map data in
approximately 20 minutes with the new CARWINGS navigation system
(hard-disk) equipped in the all-new Skyline and other future products.
 (*1)
CONSULT: Computerised On-Board System Universal Tester. CONSULT
introduced in 1989, CONSULT-II introduced in 1999. CONSULT-III is 3rd
generation model.
 (*2) Communication distance: radius of 5m approx.

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