Nissan Altima L32. Manual - part 1266

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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

ECM RE-COMMUNICATING FUNCTION
ECM RE-COMMUNICATING FUNCTION : Description

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Performing following procedure can automatically perform re-communication of ECM and BCM, but only when

the ECM has been replaced with a new one (*1).

*1: New one means an ECM which has never been energized on-board.

(In this step, initialization procedure by CONSULT-III is not necessary)

NOTE:

• When registering new Key IDs or replacing the ECM that is not brand new, refer to CONSULT-III Oper-

ation Manual.

• If multiple keys are attached to the key holder, separate them before work.

• Distinguish keys with unregistered key ID from those with registered ID.

ECM RE-COMMUNICATING FUNCTION : Special Repair Requirement

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PERFORM ECM RE-COMMUNICATING FUNCTION

1. Install ECM.

2. Insert the registered Intelligent Key (*2), turn ignition switch to “ON”.

*2: To perform this step, use the key that has been used before performing ECM replacement.

3. Maintain ignition switch in “ON” position for at least 5 seconds.

4. Turn ignition switch to “OFF”.

5. Start engine.
Can engine be started?

YES

>> Procedure is completed.

NO

>> Initialize control unit. Refer to CONSULT-III Operation Manual.

INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM/ENGINE START FUNCTION

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FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS

INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM/ENGINE START FUNCTION

System Diagram

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System Description

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INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 

• The engine start function of Intelligent Key system is a system that makes it possible to start and stop the

engine without removing the key. It verifies the electronic ID using two-way communications when pressing

the push-button ignition switch while carrying the Intelligent Key, which operates based on the results of

electronic ID verification for Intelligent Key using two-way communications between the Intelligent Key and

the vehicle.

NOTE:

The driver should carry the Intelligent Key at all times.

• Intelligent Key has 2 IDs [for Intelligent Key and for NVIS (NATS)]. It can perform the door lock/unlock oper-

ation and the push-button ignition switch operation when the registered Intelligent Key is carried.

• When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged, it can be used as emergency back-up by inserting the Intelli-

gent Key to the key slot. At that time, perform the NVIS (NATS) ID verification. If it is used when the Intelli-

gent Key is carried, perform the Intelligent Key ID verification.

• If the ID is successfully verified, and when push-button ignition switch is pressed, steering lock will be

released and initiating the engine will be possible.

• If the door lock/unlock operation is performed when the Intelligent Key battery is discharged, all doors lock/

unlock can be performed by operating the driver door key cylinder using the mechanical key set in the Intel-

ligent Key. 

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Switch

Input signal to BCM

BCM function

Actuator

Push-button ignition switch

Push switch

Engine start function

• Steering lock relay
• Steering lock unit
• Starter relay (IPDM E/R)
• Starter control relay (IPDM E/

R)

• Starter motor
• KEY warning lamp

CVT device (CVT models)

P range

PNP switch (CVT models)

N, P range

Clutch interlock switch (M/T mod-
els)

Clutch ON/OFF

Stop lamp switch

Brake ON/OFF

Each inside key antenna

Request signal

Remote keyless entry receiver

Key ID

Each door switch

Door open/close

ECM

Engine status signal

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INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM/ENGINE START FUNCTION

• Intelligent Key can be registered up to 4 keys (Including the standard Intelligent Key) on request from the

owner.

NOTE:

• Refer to 

DLK-246, "INTELLIGENT KEY : System Description"

 for any functions other than engine start

function of Intelligent Key system.

PRECAUTIONS FOR INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM

• In the Intelligent Key system of model L32, the transponder [the chip for NVIS (NATS) ID verification]

is integrated into the Intelligent Key. (For the conventional models, it is integrated into the mechani-

cal key.) Therefore, the mechanical key cannot perform the ID verification, and thus it cannot start

the engine. Instead, the NVIS (NATS) ID verification can be performed by inserting the Intelligent Key

into the key slot, and then it can start the engine.

OPERATION WHEN INTELLIGENT KEY IS CARRIED

1. When the push-button ignition switch is pressed and brake pedal is depressed, the BCM signals the

inside key antenna and transmits the request signal to the Intelligent Key.

2. The Intelligent Key sends the request signal and transmits the Intelligent Key ID signal to the BCM via the

remote keyless entry receiver.

3. The BCM receives the Intelligent Key ID signal and verifies it with the registered ID.
4. BCM transmits the steering lock unlock signal to steering lock unit and IPDM E/R if the verification results

are OK.

5. IPDM E/R turns the steering lock relay ON and supplies power to the steering lock unit.
6. Release of the steering lock.
7. BCM transmits the power supply stop signal to IPDM E/R when it confirms that the steering lock is in the

unlock condition.

8. IPDM E/R turns the steering lock relay OFF and stops power supply to the steering lock unit.
9. BCM turns ACC relay ON and transmits the ignition power supply ON signal to IPDM E/R.
10. IPDM E/R turns the ignition relay ON and starts the ignition power supply.
11. BCM confirms that the shift position is P or N (CVT models).
12. BCM transmits the starter request signal via CAN communication to IPDM E/R and turns the starter relay

in IPDM E/R ON if BCM judges that the engine start condition is satisfied.

13. IPDM E/R turns the starter control relay ON when receiving the starter request signal.
14. Battery power is supplied through the starter relay and the starter control relay to operate the starter motor

and to start the cranking.

CAUTION:

If a malfunction is detected in the Intelligent Key system, the “KEY” warning lamp in the combina-

tion meter illuminates. At that time, the engine cannot be started.

15. When BCM received feedback signal from ECM acknowledging the engine has been initiated, the BCM

transmits a stop signal to IPDM E/R and stops the cranking by turning OFF the starter motor relay. (If the

engine initiating has failed, the cranking will stop automatically within 5 seconds.)

CAUTION:

When the Intelligent Key is carried outside of the vehicle (inside key antenna detection area) with

the power supply in ACC or ON position, even if the engine start condition* is satisfied, the engine

cannot be started.

*: For the engine start condition, refer to “PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION PROCEDURE”.

OPERATION RANGE

Engine can be started when Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. However, sometimes engine might not start

when Intelligent Key is on instrument panel or in glove box.

OPERATION WHEN KEY SLOT IS USED

When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged, it performs the NVIS (NATS) ID verification between the inte-

grated transponder and BCM by inserting the Intelligent Key into the key slot, and then the engine can be

started.

For details relating to starting the engine using key slot, refer to 

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BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM

When all the following conditions are met for 60 minutes, the battery saver system will cut off the power supply

to prevent battery discharge.

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• The ignition switch is in the ACC position

• All doors are closed

• CVT selector lever is in the P position

• No Intelligent Key failures (Intelligent Key warning indicator is not ON)

Reset Condition of Battery Saver System

CVT models

In order to prevent the battery from discharging, the battery saver system will cut off the power supply when all

doors are closed, the selector lever is on P position and the ignition switch is left on ACC position for 1 hour. If

any of the following conditions are met the battery saver system is released and the steering will change auto-

matically to lock position from OFF position.

• Opening any door

• Operating with request switch on door lock

• Operating with Intelligent Key on door lock

Press push-button ignition switch and ignition switch will change to ACC position from OFF position.

M/T models

If any of the conditions above is met the battery saver system is released but the steering will not lock.

In this case, the steering operation OFF to LOCK is prohibited.

STEERING LOCK OPERATION

Steering is locked by steering lock unit when ignition switch is in the OFF position, CVT selector lever is in the

P position and any of the following conditions are met.

• Opening door

• Closing door

• Door is locked with request switch

• Door is locked with Intelligent Key

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION PROCEDURE

The power supply position changing operation can be performed with the following operations.

NOTE:

• When an Intelligent Key is within the detection area of inside key antenna or when it is inserted to the key

slot, it is equivalent to the operations below.

• When starting the engine, the BCM monitors under the engine start conditions,

- Brake pedal operating condition (CVT models)

- CVT selector lever position (CVT models)

- Clutch pedal operating condition (M/T models)

- Vehicle speed

- Steering lock condition

- Engine status

• Unless each start condition is fulfilled, the engine will not respond regardless of how many times the engine

switch is pressed. At that time, illumination repeats the position in the order of LOCK

→ACC→ON→OFF.

Power supply position

Engine start/stop condition

Push-button ignition switch op-

eration frequency

Brake pedal (CVT)
/clutch pedal (M/T)

CVT selector lever position

LOCK 

→ ACC

Not depressed

Any position

1

LOCK 

→ ACC → ON

Not depressed

Any position

2

LOCK 

→ ACC → ON → 

OFF

Not depressed

Any position

3

LOCK 

→ START

ACC 

→ START

ON 

→ START

(Engine start)

Depressed

P or N position (*1)

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[If the switch is pressed once, 

the engine starts from any pow-
er supply position (LOCK, ACC, 

and ON)]

Engine is running 

→ 

OFF
(Engine stop)

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Any position

Vehicle speed < 4 km/h (2 MPH)

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