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: The newest iteration, required for the latest high-tech models like the 2023+ Ariya , 2024+ Rogue , and 2025+ Kicks . Key Functions

: A more affordable version for independent shops that works with generic J2534 "Pass-Thru" devices like the Drew Tech CarDAQ . Note that R2R typically does not support Immobilizer functions. Quick look at Consult 3 Plus , Nissan OEM diagnostic tool Nissan Consult

: Introduced around 2000 , transitioning Nissan toward standard OBD-II protocols while maintaining some legacy support. : The newest iteration, required for the latest

: Includes the official Nissan software and a proprietary Vehicle Interface (VI) for full functionality, including Immobilizer (security) features. Quick look at Consult 3 Plus , Nissan

: The standard for modern servicing, covering models from 1996 to the current year . It utilizes the VI2 or VI3 (Vehicle Interface) Bluetooth devices to connect the car's OBD-II port to a dedicated workstation.

: Used to update Engine Control Modules (ECM) to the latest calibrations via flash files purchased through Nissan TechInfo .

The Nissan CONSULT (Computerized On-Board System Universal Tester) is the professional-grade diagnostic ecosystem used by dealerships and specialized technicians to interface with Nissan and Infiniti vehicle systems. Over several decades, it has evolved through four major generations to keep pace with advancing vehicle electronics. Generations & Compatibility