10. Consult-iii Plus Data Monitor

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www.nissanlearningacademy.com.au [email protected] Foreword The information in this Training Manual should not be interpreted as a basis for warranty or goodwill claims against Nissan Motor Co. (Australia) Pty. Ltd. (NMA) unless so designated. This Technical Training Manual is intended for use by NMA & Nissan Dealership Technical Personnel. It is not designed for the use by press or for customer distribution. Before quoting any specifications be sure to check the relevant Service Manual and Technical Bulletins. Right for alteration to data and specifications at any time is reserved. Any such alterations will be advised by Nissan through Technical and Sales Bulletins. © 2012 Nissan Motor Company (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Inc. Victoria Ref: Technical Training Department. Contents Checking CONSULT-III plus Software .......................................................... 1 Updating CONSULT-III plus Software ........................................................... 2 Sub Menu – Change / Set Country ............................................................... 5 Sub Menu – Setting up VI ............................................................................. 6 Create Shortcut “CIII plus Data Folder” ......................................................... 8 Touch Screen Calibration .............................................................................. 9 Set PC Time zone ......................................................................................... 10 Print for Customer ......................................................................................... 11 ECU Part Number Display ............................................................................ 12 Data Monitor ................................................................................................. 13 Data Monitor RECORDING .......................................................................... 15 Active Test .................................................................................................... 22 Maintenance ................................................................................................. 25 Work Support ................................................................................................ 27 BCM Configuration ........................................................................................ 30 Programming Keyless Remotes (T31 / C11 / K12) ........................................ 34 Programming Keyless Remotes (Y61 2010 MY) ........................................... 36 Setting up the Vehicle Data Recorder (VDR) ................................................ 38 1. CHECK CONSULT-III plus SOFTWARE 1. The basic software information is obtained from the Information Area at the top of the screen (i.e. Ver. 22.1 etc.). 2. To obtain more detailed software level information, select Sub Mode. Select the Version Display tab to display up to two screens and additional data as required. 3. Ensure that the most current level of software is installed into the machine. As of August 2012 – all CONSULT-III plus machines should be running with; Ver. 22.1. 4. The update discs are automatically supplied to dealers via parts. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE CONTACT WITH YOUR DEALERSHIPS PARTS DEPT TO ENSURE THE DISCS ARE SUPPLIED TO YOU! 5. CONSULT Software updates are announced via special CONSULT-III BULLETINS. Click on the Consult III link on the iNISCOM Service Homepage. The link is just below where you would find Service Technical Bulletins. 1 CONSULT-III plus 2. UPDATING CONSULT-III plus SOFTWARE The most current C-III plus Software CD must be installed. Ensure the Panasonic Toughbook is docked on the station & connected to it‟s 240V power supply Do NOT un-install the original CONSULT-III plus program. 1. Install the most current CONSULT-III plus software. As at August 2012 the most up-to-date C-III plus software is as follows: Ver. 22.1 There will be newer versions to follow. Therefore if a newer version is readily available then this must be installed instead of the above noted version. 2. Install the CD into the Disc Drive NOTE: In this example, software version 11.1 is being installed. 3. (Not shown) click on the Start button in the bottom left of the screen & then select the “My Computer” option. 4. Double click the “C +” icon 5. Single click on the “English” button 2 2. UPDATING CONSULT-III plus SOFTWARE 6. Single click on the “CONSULT-III plus” button. 7. When the screen shown right appears, single click on the “Installed” button. NOTE: The Ver. 5.1 original Software DVD should already have been installed when your CONSULT-III plus was originally configured. 8. Single click on the “Run” button‟s when each of the screens appear. 3 2. UPDATING CONSULT-III plus SOFTWARE 9. Single click on the “Update Installation” button. 10. (Not shown) Single click the “Yes” button. 11. (Not shown) Single click the “Continue Anyway” button. 12. After 5 mins. or so, the screen right will appear. Click on the “Finish” button & then close all other windows that are still open. 13. Double click on the red coloured „C+‟ icon on the desktop to launch the C-III Plus program. Once the screen opens up, look to the top left to confirm that the most current level of software has been properly installed. NOTE: Although the software version on the front of the disc states “Ver 22.1”. The actual version is 22.11.00. The same applies for other versions that follow. 4 3. SUB MENU - CHANGE / SET COUNTRY 1. Click on the blue coloured “Sub mode” button. 2. Click on the “Country Selection” button. NOTE: Numerical units (metric, imperial etc.) can also be changed here as well). 3. Ensure that “Oceania” > “Australia” have been highlighted. 4. Click the “Set” button to set. Confirm that desired setting is shown here NOTE: If it is required to connect CONSULT to an imported model, such as V35, V36 Skyline from the Japanese Domestic Market, then simply select “Japan” > “Japan” and then click the “Set” button. The vehicle selection screen will now show all the Nissan models applicable to the Market the CONSULT was changed to. 5 4. SUB MENU – SETTING UP VI Refer to the Software Installation Guide document (included in this training package) for the process of registering a new VI. To confirm the VI is set to “Auto Connect”: 1. Click on the blue coloured “Sub mode” button 2. Click the “VIMI Registration” button. 3. Ensure the VI has been set to “Auto Connect ON”. If not, select the VI and then select “Setting”. 6 4. SUB MENU – SETTING UP VI 4. The “Auto Connect OFF” status will be displayed. 5. Select the “Auto Connect ON” button and click on the “Setting” button. 6. Confirm the status is changed to “Auto Connect ON”. 7 5. CREATE SHORT-CUT “C-III plus Data Folder” The “CIII plus Data Folder” should have been created on initial software installation. However, it may have been inadvertently deleted. 1. Click on the “Start ” (lower LHS of screen). 2. Click on “My Computer”. 3. Double-click the “Local Disk (C)” icon. 4. Double-click the “CONSULT-III plus” folder (not shown). 5. Right-click “User Data” folder (not shown). 6. Right-click “User Data” folder & select the “Send To” > “Desktop (create shortcut)” option. Do NOT actually move this folder 7. A shortcut to the folder should now be on the desktop. 8 6. TOUCH SCREEN CALIBRATION 1. Click on the “Start ” (lower LHS of screen) 2. Click on “Control Panel” 3. Double-click the “Mouse” icon 4. Click the “Touch Screen” tab. 5. Click the “Calibration” button & follow the on screen prompts. NOTE: The stylus must be pressed firmly and then released on each of the red crosses. 6. Press the “ESC” button on key board when finished NOTE: Repeat this activity multiple times if the screen is severely out of calibration. 9 7. SET PC TIMEZONE 1. Double- click on the Clock on the lower RH corner of the screen 2. Click on the drop down arrow & select the appropriate time zone 10 8. CONSULT-III plus PRINT FOR CUSTOMER Print for Customer A specialised customer printout is available with CONSULT-III plus. This is handy to help customers understand; in some small way, the results of some of your testing. Even if there are no faults logged, it provides a more formal technical record of what was discovered on that occasion. 1. Select the “Print for Customer” button (circled right). ERASE 2. Select the appropriate body type, similar to your customer‟s vehicle. 3. Print out and keep a clean copy with customer repair documentation. ERASE 11 9. CONSULT-III plus ECU P/N DISPLAY 1. From the “All DTC” screen, select the system you need to determine the part number information from. - In this example we will be looking at the Engine ECU. 2. From the “Self Diagnostic Result” screen, select the “ECU Identification” tab. Note: Any DTC‟s logged for this system can also be erased from here. 3. The Engine ECU part number information is now displayed. From here, this information can be either: • Printed using the “Print Screen” selection, • Saved electronically using the “Screen Capture” button. 12 10. CONSULT-III plus DATA MONITOR 1. From the “All DTC” screen, select the system you need to monitor operational data from. - In this example we will be looking at the Engine ECU. 2. From the “Self Diagnostic Result” screen, select the “Data Monitor” tab. NOTE: It‟s actually possible to monitor data from 2 different systems in the vehicle at the same time. Simply click on the 2 desired systems in the “System” column at this point & then select the desired data items for each system. 3. (i) MAIN SIGNALS – These have all been preselected by the CONSULT. All of the major functions that are key to engine operation are displayed. (ii) ECM INPUT SIGNALS – Select this to display all Inputs to the ECM on the screen. NOTE: There are multiple screens of data to be accessed. In this case we are viewing page 1 of 4. 13 10. CONSULT-III plus DATA MONITOR (iii) Technicians own choice of data to display: Clear the pre selected Main Signals items by touching “Clear Monitor Item”. Touch to highlight the desired items from the list on the screen. An example scenario could be that a Technician is diagnosing an Inoperative Cruise Control (ASCD). The technician would 1st “clear all of the pre selected items & then scroll down the list looking for all of the inputs that relate to the operation of Cruise Control 4. The system data can be displayed in various ways. Simply click on the “Line Graph” button towards the top of the screen. Numerical Display 5. The default Line Graph display setting is “4 Graphs / Page”. Line Graph Display 6. Data can be displayed in greater detail by selecting either 2 or “1 Graph / Page”. Individual Line Graph Display 14 11. CONSULT-III plus DATA MONITOR RECORDING 1. Recording Data: From the “All DTC” screen, select the system you need to monitor operational data from. - In this example we will be looking at the Engine ECU. 2. From the “Self Diagnostic Result” screen, select the “Data Monitor” tab. 3. Selecting Data: (i) Clear the pre selected Main Signals items by touching “Clear Monitor Item”. (ii) Highlight the desired items from the list on the screen. Select these examples: ENG SPEED MAS A/F SE-B1 BATTERY VOLT ACCEL SEN 1 T P SEN 1 START SIGNAL INJ PULSE B1 IGN TIMING 15 11. CONSULT-III plus DATA MONITOR RECORDING 4. Setting Recording Parameters: In some cases, the default settings may be all that are required. (i) Touch the “Setting” tab (circled right). (ii) Sampling Rate: Slow down the “Sampling Rate” from every 10ms to every 20ms. This can be done by selecting the drop down icon. (circled). (iii) Recording Time: There maybe cases where the recording time needs to be extended beyond the 10 sec. default. For this exercise, set the “Recording Time” to 20 seconds (arrow at right) so as not to make the graphs too large. (iv) Trigger Point: Adjust the “Trigger Point” (arrow at right). Move it to 20% Pre Move it to 20% Pre and 80% Post (circled). 16 11. CONSULT-III plus DATA MONITOR RECORDING 5. Setting Trigger Conditions: (i) Select the second tab “Trigger Condition 1”. This provides access to trigger condition settings. Un-select the “DTC Trigger” box if the ECM has a permanent DTC in it. Otherwise, the recording will start automatically as soon as a DTC is detected. (ii) Select “Confirm” on the bottom right of the screen. (iii) Touch “Start” once the screen returns to the “Monitor Menu” screen. 6. Data Recording outline: The recording activity is basically as follows; (i) Touch record. (ii) Immediately start Engine & allow to idle for 2 seconds max. (iii) Race engine twice & allow to idle again until the end of recording. The above must be carried out as quickly as possible in order to maximise the recorded data on the graphs. 7. Start the Recording: (i) Once prepared, touch “RECORD” on the bottom right of the screen to capture the activity of the engine as described above in step #6. Watch the recording time bar graph (circled at right). Recording stops at 100%. 17 All items that require recording are listed on the screen above Recording status display 11. CONSULT-III plus DATA MONITOR RECORDING NOTE: DO NOT PRESS THE “Stop” BUTTON DURING THE RECORDING OR THE DATA WILL BE LOST. (ii) Once the recording has stopped, the graph of data is automatically displayed. Data can be viewed as required in either graphical or numerical form. 8. Saving the Recording: The recorded file should now be saved so it is not accidently lost before it can be reviewed in detail. (i) Select the “Save” button (circled) at the top left of the screen. (ii) This opens the “Data Monitor” dialogue box. Enter the vehicle’s VIN as the “File name” to make the file easy to find later. The file is now safely stored on the Toughbook in the CONSULT-III plus “Data Folders”. (iii) Close the recording by selecting the red “X” Close button at the top right of the screen (circled at top right). 9. Accessing and Reviewing Recorded Data: (i) Click on the “Recorded Data” icon at the top of the screen (circled). (ii) Since this is a Data Monitor recording, select the “DataMonitor” folder. 18 JN1FBAC11A000..... 11. CONSULT-III plus DATA MONITOR RECORDING (iii) Select and Open the previously saved file (JN1FBAC11A000.....). 10. Reviewing Data File: The file can be displayed in graphical or numerical formats as required. (i) In graphical display, one graph can be “dragged” from its current position in the screen order to be located alongside any other signal for a direct comparison. (ii) If so desired, you can compress more data into the same field. Select the “+” or “-” symbol (circled). (iii) It‟s possible to slide the data back in time to catch activity well before “RECORD” was touched (represented by vertical red line near left of screen). Line Graph Display Use the bottom blue slider tab on the screen to do so (arrowed). Numerical Display 19 11. CONSULT-III plus DATA MONITOR RECORDING 11. Sending Recorded Files to TechLine: Once a recording has been saved, it can be readily accessed and attached to a TechLine Contact. (i) Minimise CONSULT and click on the “CIII plus Data Folder” icon on the desktop. These files are saved in a specific folder within the CONSULT application files: C:\CONSULT-III_plus\UserData\DataControl\DataMonitor (ii) Select the “DataControl” folder. This is where all saved data of any kind is located. (iii) Select the “Data Monitor” folder. Since you were using Data Monitor, it is in this folder that your saved file will be stored. 20 11. CONSULT-III plus DATA MONITOR RECORDING (iv) Your recorded file identified by the VIN is found. NOTE: Since this is a CONSULT embedded “DM” file, it cannot be opened outside of CONSULT-III plus. Simply attach this file to your TechLine contact. It is important that the VIN is used as the file name to enable easy identification and access in the future. If there is more than one file, it will help TechLine if they are identified by the same VIN with an alphabetical suffix, i.e. • JN1FBAC11A0001234_A • JN1FBAC11A0001234_B • JN1FBAC11A0001234_C ... etc 21 12. CONSULT-III plus ACTIVE TEST 1. Conducting Active Test: From the “All DTC” screen, select the system you need to test. - In this example we will be looking at the Engine ECU. 2. From the “Self Diagnosis Results” screen, select the “Active Test” tab. 3. Select the item that requires the test. In this scenario, a “POWER BALANCE” test is being performed to determine which cylinder on the engine is not firing or which cylinder has the weakest performance. 22 12. CONSULT-III plus ACTIVE TEST 4. Numerous inputs can be checked whilst the test is being carried out. In the case of performing a cylinder Balance test, the technician will need to monitor air flow quantity & engine RPM. Select the desired items & then click “Start”. 5. Select “Monitor Start” and current engine operating values will be displayed. 6. Select the cylinder to test (arrowed) and then click on “Test Start”. Current engine operating values are now displayed (circled). Record this data and then click on “Reset” to select another cylinder. Repeat for all cylinders. 23 “PUMP LEANT CLEAR” – YD25 Diesel NOTE: The PUMP LEARN CLEAR operation should also be conducted when:  The fuel filter has been replaced at any time  If there are any engine running concerns (poor fuel economy, smoke emission etc.) The “PUMP LEANT CLEAR” function is located in ENGINE > ACTIVE TEST for the following YD25 engine equipped models: - D22 Navara (2008 >) - D40 Navara Spain build (2005 ~ 2009) - R51 Pathfinder (2005 ~ 2009) - D40 Navara Thai build (2008 >) The PUMP LEANT CLEAR” function is located in ENGINE > WORK SUPPORT for the following YD25 engine equipped models: - D40 Navara Spain Build (02/2010 >). YD25 – 140Kw engine - R51 Pathfinder (02/2010 >). YD25 – 140Kw engine 24 13. CONSULT-III plus MAINTENANCE 1. Maintenance: From the home screen, select the “Maintenance“ button. Many common maintenance tasks can be accessed direct from here without needing to go to Work Support. These include: • Steering Angle Sensor Adjustment. • Idle Air Volume Learn. • Injector Adjustment Value Registration. NOTE: Maintenance should only be used if previous checks have confirmed that all systems have no DTC’s logged. All these Maintenance actions are also accessible from within the appropriate Work Support areas. ENGINE IAVL 1. Select the desired operation & then the “Confirm” button. NOTE: In many cases further advice / WARNINGS / instructions are given, dependant on the operation being performed. 25 13. CONSULT-III plus MAINTENANCE 2. Click the “Next” to start the operation. In this example, the IAVL operation is being demonstrated. Wait until the word “CMPLT” is displayed at the top of the screen. It should take around 20 seconds. SPECIAL NOTES REGARDING IAVL: Refer to the ESM for specific instructions about performing the IAVL as follows; - B ENGINE > EC Engine Control > Basic Service (or Basic Inspection) > Idle Air Volume Learning. There maybe cases where it will not complete unless certain conditions are met. The following list details what can stop the IAVL successfully completing it self: • The Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning & Closed Throttle Position Learning has NOT been carried out properly. It may need to be repeated up to 20 times (Ign OFF for 12 seconds / ON for 3 seconds & repeat up to 20 times. 3 – 5 cycles OK for new engine) • Both Target settings found in “WORK SUPPORT” on CONSULT are not set to “0” • Engine is not at operating temperature (min 70deg). Even though the Engine may feel hot, make sure this temperature is indicated in “DATA MONITOR”. • Engine is too hot (above 90 deg C) • Poor Power Supply to ECM • Bad Ground Connections for ECM • An Electrical Load is ON. (Heater fan, lights, audio) • Switch inputs such as P/N Posi, Power Steering pressure are indicating that the transmission is in Neutral or the Power Steering system is under load. • There is a BASIC ENGINE MECHANICAL PROBLEM such as an intake system air leak, compression issues, fuel supply issues or ignition system issues. • Throttle valve isn‟t closed properly. Typically excessive carbon is fouling the operation of the throttle unit. 26 CMPLT should appear after 20 seconds or less. Check the items listed left if CMPLT does not Appear after 40 seconds. TWIN THROTTLE ENGINES: The The Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning & Closed Throttle Position Learning needs carried out a minimum of 6 times. The Ignition OFF cycle needs to be 15 seconds min. 14. CONSULT-III plus WORK SUPPORT 1. Work Support: From the “All DTC” screen, select the system you need to complete repairs on. Examples are; - “ENGINE” to perform Idle Air Volume Learn (IAVL). - “TRANSMISSON” to check the CVT fluid deterioration rate (CVT models only). - “ABS” to reset the steering wheel angle “straight ahead” position after front end repairs. - “HEAD LAMP” to reset the Headlight leveliser sensor after replacement or removal of sensor on rear suspension. 2. Select the required system (Engine – for this exercise). From the “Self Diagnosis Results” screen, select the “Work Support” tab. 3. Select the required Work Support item. In this scenario, we will clear the engine's “SELFLEARNING CONT” (also referred to as the Keep Alive Memory). (i) Select “SELF-LEARNING CONT” and press “Start”. 27 14. CONSULT-III plus WORK SUPPORT (ii) Select “Next”. (iii) Select “Start”. (iv) Within a few seconds the Current status should show “CMPLT”. This clears the adaptive fuel values learned during normal engine operation. It should be conducted anytime any engine repairs or adjustments are being conducted. 28 29 15. CONSULT-III plus BCM CONFIGURATION 1. From the Home screen, select the “Reprogramming, Configuration” button 2. Carefully read the Precautions and then tick the “Confirmed instructions” box. Select “Next”. 3. Select the correct vehicle and build date. Click on the “Select” button. Select the “Confirm” button when prompted on the next screen (not shown). 30 15. CONSULT-III plus BCM CONFIGURATION 4. The next screen asks for the VIN to be entered. NOTE: Currently the BCM is configured Manually and the VIN is not required. (i) To progress to the next screen, simply enter any letter into the first VIN box. (ii) Select “Confirm”. 5. Select “BCM”. 6. To configure a BRAND NEW BCM to a vehicle (or change any settings) – select the “Manual Configuration” option. 31 15. CONSULT-III plus BCM CONFIGURATION 7. All settings need to be changed to suit the current vehicle. (i) Click on the drop-down arrows (circled) to make the correct settings for each BCM function. (ii) Once any settings have been changed, click the “Next” button in the RH bottom corner of the screen. 8. An “OK” button will then appear in it‟s place. Click this “OK” button & then the new settings will be locked into place. Saving Data to BCM If there is any doubt on what to write to the BCM, connect CONSULT to another vehicle of the same specification & utilise the “Print Screen” option & print off each configuration screen. The configuration of most current models is included on the following pages. 32 15. CONSULT-III plus BCM CONFIGURATION C11 Tiida (All variants 2006MY >) - 2010MY> Ti Hatch / Sedan variants with “AUTO A/C”. - Regardless of Transmission fitted, do not set “TRANSMISSION” as “A/T”. (otherwise an Alarm will sound when A/T shift lever is in the “R” position. J10 Dualis (All variants 2008MY>) - List shown right applies from Oct 2009 onwards. For earlier models, PTC HEATER & DTRL does not appear on list. Otherwise the settings shown right apply to all J10 variants. T31 X-TRAIL (All variants 2007MY>) - List shown right applies from July 2010 onwards. For earlier models, there are only 4 changeable items. Refer to the list shown right for these settings. R51 Pathfinder / D40 Navara (Spain / Thai) - The list shown right applies to all R51 & Spain build D40 - For all Thailand build D40, there is only 1 changeable item; “KEYLESS ENTRY” - For all D40 RX 2005 ~ 2010MY, KEYLESS ENTRY = WITHOUT 33 15. CONSULT-III plus BCM CONFIGURATION Z51 Murano (All variants 2009MY >) - 2009MY ST Murano is not fitted with “IKEY” - 2010MY> ST Murano is fitted with “I-KEY” (Look for small button on the exterior door handles - both front doors to confirm) J31 Maxima (All variants 2009MY>) - 250 ST-L variant is not fitted with “I-KEY” - 250 ST-L / 350 ST-S variants are not fitted with “AV C/U” (colour screen / Sat Nav) Z34 370Z (All variants 2009MY >) 34 15. CONSULT-III plus BCM CONFIGURATION K13 Micra (All variants 2010 MY >) -Take careful notice of vehicles fitted with I-KEY. N17 Almera (All variants 2012 MY >) -Take careful notice of vehicles fitted with I-KEY. 35 16. PROGRAMMING KEYLESS REMOTES 1. From the CONSULT-III plus “All DTC” screen, select the “BCM”. 2. Select “MULTI REMOTE ENTRY”. 3. Select “Work Support”. 4. When the next screen appears, (section shown below) select “REMO CONT ID REGIST” function to program the remotes. 36 (T31 / C11 / K12) 16. PROGRAMMING KEYLESS REMOTES (Y61 2010MY) ID Code Entry Procedure STEP 1 Close all doors (Observe the operation of the interior light with each door to ensure the door switches are OK). STEP 2 Operate lock using the driver side door lock and unlock switch (on P/Window sw assy.) STEP 3 1. Remove and insert the key into the ignition key 6 times within 10 seconds (turning the key barrel switch from OFF to ON counts as 1 time). 2. Hazard warning lamp blinks and all door unlocks. NOTE: On the sixth key insertion, keep the key in the cylinder with the key barrel switch ON. Does the hazard lamp blink and all doors unlock? YES >> GO TO STEP 4. NO >> GO TO STEP 1. STEP 4 Within 3 seconds after the hazard lamp blinks and all door unlocks, turn ignition switch to the ACC position and operate lock using the driver side door lock and unlock switch. STEP 5 1. Press the lock or unlock button of the keyfob to be added. 2. All doors unlock simultaneously. 3. Hazard warning lamp blinks and all door unlocks. 4. Key ID is registered. Is key ID registered? YES-1 >> When adding a keyfob: GO TO STEP 6. YES-2 >> When ending registration: GO TO STEP 8. NO >> GO TO STEP 1. STEP 6 Operate lock using the driver side door lock and unlock switch. STEP 7 1. Press the lock or unlock button of the keyfob to be added. 2. All doors unlock simultaneously. 3. Hazard warning lamp blinks and all door unlocks. 4. Key ID is registered. Is key ID registered? YES-1 >> When adding a keyfob: GO TO STEP 6. YES-2 >> When ending registration: GO TO STEP 8. NO >> GO TO STEP 6. STEP 8 Open the all doors >> REGISTRATION END. For Y61 Patrol 2006 ~ 2009MY, refer to STB; EL06-008a 37 17. CONSULT-III plus SETTING UP THE VDR 1. With CONSULT connected to the vehicle, select the “VDR” button. NOTE: The Trigger Button should be connected to the VI. VDR Trigger Button 2. Select the correct vehicle, model and build date (not shown). 3. In this example we will select “ENGINE” (the screen then automatically progresses from here). 4. Touch the “Clear” button (un-highlights the pre-selected items). 5. Touch the items that require recording such as; - CKPS-RPM (TDC) -ACCEL POS SEN -ACT CR PRESS -MAS AIR/FL SE* -MAIN INJ WID -PUMP CURRENT -INT/M PRES SE -EGR/V ANGLE 38 17. CONSULT-III plus SETTING UP THE VDR 6. Touch the ”Setting” tab. 7. Reset the settings as follows: • Ideally the “sampling rate should be slowed down a little (20 m.sec) • It would also be suggested to increase the recording time to say 1 minute. • Change the trigger point to say 20% Pre and 80% Post. 8. Once all of the items that require recording & the settings have been set, select “Confirm”. NOTE: The “Trigger Condition 1” tab can be used to set items such as an auto record on engine stall or when a DTC is set. Simply tick or un-tick the appropriate boxes as required. 9. Select: (i) “Transfer Data to VI”. (ii) Then select “Complete”, this locks the VI into the VDR mode. 10. CONSULT automatically returns to the “Home” screen. CONSULT confirms it is in the VDR mode. The VI is to remain CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE, however the CONSULT can be shut down. The vehicle can now be driven to capture relevant data when the fault occurs. 39 17. CONSULT-III plus SETTING UP THE VDR 11. Reconnection of VDR (VI) to CONSULT After the road test and Data Recording activity is complete, switch ON CONSULT and connect the VDR via the normal method (or power up the VDR with it‟s power adapter). 12. Select the “VDR” button. 13. The screen shown right will appear. Make sure to select “Upload Recorded Data” 14. Select the file/s that you wish to upload. (i) Touch the “Show Save” button. (ii) This displays the data graph/s (not shown). (iii) Save the file/s using the “Save” icon. Remember to use the VIN as the file name. (iv) Close the data graph/s. (v) Select “End”. (vi) Select “Confirm” to discard files in the VI (not shown). 40 17. CONSULT-III plus SETTING UP THE VDR 15. Select “Finish VDR” to return CONSULT and the VI to normal diagnosis mode. Press “Confirm” to erase all VDR files stored in the VI. CONSULT then automatically returns to the “Home” screen. 16. Access your saved data from the “Recorded Data” folder. 17. Select VDR to access and review your saved files. 41