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Keyfob Battery and Function Check

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  1. CHECK KEYFOB BATTERY 

    Remove battery and measure voltage across battery positive and negative terminals, (+) and (-).

    Voltage: 2.5V - 3.0V 

    NOTE: Keyfob does not function if battery is not set correctly.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Replace keyfob battery. Refer to "KEYFOB BATTERY REPLACEMENT ".

    Fig 1: Identifying Voltage Across Battery Positive And Negative Terminals, (+) And (-)
    G04199294Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK KEYFOB FUNCTION 

    With CONSULT-II

    Check keyfob function in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.

    When pushing each button of keyfob, the corresponding monitor item should be turned as follows. 

    CONDITION AND MONITOR ITEM REFERENCE

    Condition Monitor item
    Pushing LOCK  KEYLESS LOCK  : ON 
    Pushing UNLOCK  KEYLESS UNLOCK  : ON 
    Keep pushing UNLOCK  RKE KEEP UNLK turns to ON 3 seconds after UNLOCK button is pushed. 
    Pushing PANIC  KEYLESS PANIC  : ON 
    Pushing LOCK and UNLOCK at the same time  RKE LCK-UNLCK  : ON 
    Pushing SLID DOOR RH OPEN  KEYLESS PSD  (1)  : ON 
    KEYLESS PSD R  (2)  : ON 
    Pushing SLID DOOR LH OPEN  KEYLESS PSD L  (2)  : ON 
    (1) With auto sliding door RH
    (2) With auto sliding door RH and LH
    Fig 2: Display CONSULT-II - Data Monitor Screen
    G04199295Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    Check keyfob function using Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241.

    OK or NG 

    OK: WITH CONSULT-II: Keyfob, remote keyless entry receiver and wiring harness between BCM and remote keyless entry receiver are OK. Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".

    OK: WITHOUT CONSULT-II: Keyfob is OK. Further inspection is necessary. Refer to "SYMPTOM CHART ".

    NG: WITH CONSULT-II: Further inspection is necessary. Refer to "SYMPTOM CHART ".

    NG: WITHOUT CONSULT-II: Replace keyfob. Refer to "ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE ".