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Keyfob Battery and Function Check

NOTE: The Signal Tech II tool (J-50190) can be used to test the remote keyless entry keyfob relative signal strength. Refer to the Signal Tech II User Guide for additional information.
  1. CHECK KEYFOB BATTERY
    1. Remove keyfob battery. Refer to , "KEYFOB BATTERY REPLACEMENT ".
    2. Measure voltage between battery positive and negative terminals, (+) and (-).

      Voltage: 2.5 - 3.0V 

      Fig 1: Checking Keyfob Battery
      G04877105Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: Keyfob does not function if battery is not set correctly.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 2.

      NG: Replace battery.

  2. CHECK KEYFOB FUNCTION

    With CONSULT 

    Check keyfob function in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT. When pushing each button of keyfob, the corresponding monitor item should be turned as follows.

    Condition Monitor item
    Pushing LOCK KEYLESS LOCK : ON
    Pushing UNLOCK KEYLESS UNLOCK : ON
    Keep pushing UNLOCK RKE KEEP UNLK after UNLOCK button is pushed for 3 seconds. : ON
    Pushing PANIC KEYLESS PANIC : ON
    Pushing LOCK and UNLOCK at the same time RKE LCK-UNLCK : ON
    Pushing TRUNK KEYLESS TRUNK : ON

    Without CONSULT 

    Check keyfob function using Signal Tech II Tool J-50190 or Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241 (shown below).

    Fig 2: Identifying Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241
    G04902435Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: WITH CONSULT: 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: Keyfob is OK. Further inspection is necessary. Refer to , "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS SYMPTOM CHART ".

    NG: WITH CONSULT: Further inspection is necessary. Refer to , "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS SYMPTOM CHART ".

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