Diagnosis Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The Signal Tech II Tool [- (J-50190)] can be used to perform the following functions. Refer to the Signal Tech II User Guide for additional information.

Check Intelligent Key relative signal strength.
Confirm vehicle Intelligent Key antenna signal strength.

CHECK INSIDE KEY ANTENNA INPUT SIGNAL 1

Turn ignition switch OFF.

Check signal between BCM harness connector and ground using oscilloscope.

(+)		(-)	Condition	Signal (Reference value)
BCM
Connector	Terminal
M80	116, 128	Ground	When Intelligent Key is in the antenna detection area	Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
			When Intelligent Key is not in the antenna detection area	Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

Replace BCM. Refer to Removal and Installation .

GO TO 2.

CHECK INSIDE KEY ANTENNA CIRCUIT

Disconnect BCM connector and inside key antenna (console) connector.

Check continuity between BCM harness connector and inside key antenna (console) harness connector.

BCM		Inside key antenna (console)		Continuity
Connector	Terminal	Connector	Terminal
M80	116	M255	1	Yes
	128		2

Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.

BCM		Ground	Continuity
Connector	Terminal
M80	116		No
	128

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

GO TO 3.

Repair or replace harness.

CHECK INSIDE KEY ANTENNA INPUT SIGNAL 2

Replace inside key antenna (console). (New antenna or other antenna)
Connect BCM connector and inside key antenna (console) connector.

Check signal between BCM harness connector and ground using oscilloscope.

(+)		(-)	Condition	Signal (Reference value)
BCM
Connector	Terminal
M80	116, 128	Ground	When Intelligent Key is in the antenna detection area	Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
			When Intelligent Key is not in the antenna detection area	Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

Replace inside key antenna (console). Refer to Removal and Installation .

Replace BCM. Refer to Removal and Installation .