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Check Key Switch Built in Key Slot

  1. CHECK FUNCTION

    When the driver door is opened while inserting the Intelligent Key into the key slot, make sure that key reminder warning functions properly.

    Key inserted: Sound 

    Key removed: No sound 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  5.

    NG: GO TO  2.

  2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect key slot connector.
    3. Check voltage between key slot connector and ground.
    VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

    Terminals Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    (+) (-)
    Key slot connector Terminal
    M14 1 Ground Battery voltage
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Key Slot Connector And Ground
    G05212361Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  3.

    NG: Check key slot power supply circuit for open or short.

  3. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY 1
    1. Disconnect Intelligent Key unit connector.
    2. Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit connector and key slot connector.
      CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      A B Continuity
      Intelligent Key unit connector Terminal Key slot connector Terminal
      M32 19 M14 2 Yes
    3. Check continuity between Intelligent Key unit connector and ground.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Intelligent Key Unit And Key Slot Connector
    G05212362Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

    A Ground Continuity
    Intelligent Key unit connector Terminal
    M32 19 No

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  4.

    NG: Repair or replace harness.

  4. CHECK KEY SLOT

    Check key slot.

    CONTINUITY SPECIFIED CONDITIONS

    Terminal Condition Continuity
    Key slot
    1 2 Key slot inserted Yes
    Key slot removed No
    Fig 3: Checking Key Slot
    G05212363Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Check the condition of harness and connector.

    NG: Replace key slot.

  5. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY 2
    1. Disconnect BCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM connector and key slot connector.
      CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      A B Continuity
      BCM connector Terminal Key slot connector Terminal
      M1 37 M14 2 Yes
    3. Check continuity between BCM connector and ground.
    CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

    A Ground Continuity
    BCM connector Terminal
    M1 37 No
    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between BCM And Key Slot Connector
    G05212364Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM. Refer to C/U INITIALIZATION, and then perform the registration again after replacing BCM.

    NG: Repair or replace harness.