Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has developed the “CONSULT-III,” a handheld diagnostic tester for various in-vehicle electronic systems, with the aim of realizing 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 roll-out of the new system will coincide with the introduction of the Skyline sedan in Japan this month, and global markets where the Infiniti G35 will be sold, followed progressively by all other remaining markets as new generation products are introduced.
Features of CONSULT-III:
1.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.
2.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.
3.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?ˉs maintenance history on the laptop PC.
4.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.
5.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.
6.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.
