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Diagnosis Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM ".

  1. CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER OUTPUT SIGNAL
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check remote keyless entry receiver signal with an oscilloscope.
      Terminals Keyfob condition Signal (Reference value)
      (+) (-)
      Remote keyless entry receiver connector Terminal
      M120 2 Ground No function
      G04876579
      Any button is pressed
      G04876582
      Fig 1: Checking Remote Keyless Entry Receiver Signal Using Oscilloscope
      G04927605Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2

      NO: GO TO  4

  2. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER 5-VOLT CIRCUIT INSPECTION

    Check voltage between remote keyless entry receiver connector M120 terminal 4 and ground.

    4 - Ground: Approx. 5 volt  .

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 3

    NO: GO TO  4

    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Remote Keyless Entry Receiver Connector M120 Terminal 4 And Ground
    G04927606Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION

    Check continuity between remote keyless entry receiver connector M120 terminal 1 and ground.

    1 - Ground: Continuity should exist  .

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Replace remote keyless entry receiver.

    NO: GO TO 4

    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Remote Keyless Entry Receiver Connector M120 Terminal 1 And Ground
    G04927608Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. HARNESS INSPECTION BETWEEN BCM AND RKE RECEIVER
    1. Disconnect remote keyless entry receiver and BCM connectors.
    2. Check continuity between BCM connector M18 terminals 18, 19, 20 and remote keyless entry receiver connector M120 terminals 1, 2, 4.

      1 - 18: Continuity should exist  .

      2 - 20: Continuity should exist  .

      4 - 19: Continuity should exist  .

    3. Check continuity between remote keyless entry receiver connector M120 terminals 1, 2, 4 and ground.

      1 - Ground: Continuity should not exist  .

      2 - Ground: Continuity should not exist  .

      4 - Ground: Continuity should not exist  .

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Replace remote keyless entry receiver.

      NO: Repair or replace the harness between the remote keyless entry receiver and BCM.

      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M18 And Remote Keyless Entry Receiver Connector M120 Terminals
      G04902499Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.