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HOMESERVICE MANUALSINFINITI2008EX35 AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONINTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEMREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION
2008 Infiniti EX35 AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR)
Remote Keyless Entry Function
2008 Infiniti EX35 AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR)SECTION Remote Keyless Entry Function
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION : System Diagram

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION : System Description
The Intelligent Key has the same functions as the remote control entry system. Therefore, it can be used in the same manner as the remote controller by operating the door lock/unlock button.
OPERATION
Remote keyless entry system controls operation of the
- Door lock/unlock
- Selective unlock
- Hazard and horn reminder
- Auto door lock
- Panic alarm
- Power window down
- Interior lamp
OPERATION AREA
To ensure the Intelligent Key works effectively, use within 1 m (3 ft) range of each doors, however the operable range may differ according to surroundings.
DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FUNCTION
- When door lock/unlock button of the Intelligent Key is pressed, lock signal or unlock signal is transmits from Intelligent Key to BCM via remote keyless entry receiver.
- When BCM receives the door lock/unlock signal, it operates door lock actuator and fuel lid lock actuator, flashes the hazard lamp (lock: 2 time, unlock: 1 times) and horn chirp signal to IPDM E/R at the same time as a reminder.
- IPDM E/R honks horn (lock: 2 time) as a reminder
OPERATION CONDITION

SELECTIVE UNLOCK FUNCTION
When an LOCK signal is transmitted from Intelligent Key, all doors and fuel lid will be locked.
When an UNLOCK signal is transmitted from Intelligent Key once, driver's door and fuel lid will be unlocked.
Then, if an UNLOCK signal is transmitted from Intelligent Key again within 60 seconds, all other door will be unlocked.
HAZARD AND HORN REMINDER FUNCTION
When doors are locked or unlocked by Intelligent Key, BCM flashes hazard warning lamps as a reminder.
The hazard and horn reminder has a horn chirp mode (C mode) and a non-horn chirp mode (S mode).
Operating Function of Hazard and Horn Reminder

Hazard and horn reminder does not operate if any door switch is ON (any door is OPEN).
How to Change Hazard and Horn Reminder Mode
With CONSULT-III
Refer to DLK-49, "INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)". Intelligent Key
Without CONSULT-III
When LOCK and UNLOCK signals are sent from the Intelligent Key for more than 2 seconds at the same time, the hazard and horn reminder mode is changed and hazard warning lamp flashes and horn sounds as follows:

AUTO DOOR LOCK FUNCTION
When all doors and fuel lid are locked, ignition switch is OFF (ignition switch is not pressed) and key switch is OFF (Intelligent Key is not inserted in key slot), doors and fuel lid are unlocked with Intelligent Key button.
When BCM does not receive the following signals within 30 seconds, all doors and fuel lid are locked.
- Door switch is ON (door is opened)
- Door is locked
- Ignition switch is ON
- Key switch is ON (Intelligent Key is inserted in key slot)
Auto door lock mode can be changed by "AUTO LOCK SET" mode in "WORK SUPPORT". Refer to DLK-49, "INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)". Intelligent Key
PANIC ALARM FUNCTION
When ignition switch is OFF (ignition switch is not pressed) and key switch is OFF (Intelligent Key is not inserted in key slot), BCM receives PANIC ALARM signal from Intelligent Key.
BCM turns on and off headlamp intermittently and transmits theft warning horn signal to IPDM E/R. Then, IPDM E/R turns on and off horn intermittently.
The headlamp flashes and the horn sounds intermittently.
The alarm automatically turns off:
- After 25 seconds
- When BCM receives any signal from Intelligent Key
Panic alarm function mode can be changed by "PANIC ALARM SET" mode in "WORK SUPPORT". Refer to DLK-49, "INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)". Intelligent Key
KEYLESS POWER WINDOW DOWN (OPEN) FUNCTION
All power windows open when the unlock button on Intelligent Key is activated and kept pressed for more than 3 seconds with the ignition switch OFF. The windows keep opening if the unlock button is continuously pressed.
The power window opening stops when the following operations are performed:
- When the unlock button is kept pressed more than 15 seconds.
- When the ignition switch is turned ON while the power window opening is operated.
- When the unlock button is released.
While retained power operation activate, Keyless power window down (open) function cannot be operated. Keyless power window down operation mode can be changed by "PW DOWN SET" mode in "WORK SUPPORT". Refer to DLK-49, "INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)". Intelligent Key
INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL
Intelligent Key system turns on interior lamp by receiving UNLOCK signal from Intelligent Key.
LIST OF OPERATION RELATED PARTS

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION : Component Description

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION : System Diagram
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION : System Description
The Intelligent Key has the same functions as the remote control entry system. Therefore, it can be used in the same manner as the remote controller by operating the door lock/unlock button.
OPERATION
Remote keyless entry system controls operation of the
- Door lock/unlock
- Selective unlock
- Hazard and horn reminder
- Auto door lock
- Panic alarm
- Power window down
- Interior lamp
OPERATION AREA
To ensure the Intelligent Key works effectively, use within 1 m (3 ft) range of each doors, however the operable range may differ according to surroundings.
DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FUNCTION
- When door lock/unlock button of the Intelligent Key is pressed, lock signal or unlock signal is transmits from Intelligent Key to BCM via remote keyless entry receiver.
- When BCM receives the door lock/unlock signal, it operates door lock actuator and fuel lid lock actuator, flashes the hazard lamp (lock: 2 time, unlock: 1 times) and horn chirp signal to IPDM E/R at the same time as a reminder.
- IPDM E/R honks horn (lock: 2 time) as a reminder
OPERATION CONDITION
SELECTIVE UNLOCK FUNCTION
When an LOCK signal is transmitted from Intelligent Key, all doors and fuel lid will be locked.
When an UNLOCK signal is transmitted from Intelligent Key once, driver's door and fuel lid will be unlocked.
Then, if an UNLOCK signal is transmitted from Intelligent Key again within 60 seconds, all other door will be unlocked.
HAZARD AND HORN REMINDER FUNCTION
When doors are locked or unlocked by Intelligent Key, BCM flashes hazard warning lamps as a reminder.
The hazard and horn reminder has a horn chirp mode (C mode) and a non-horn chirp mode (S mode).
Operating Function of Hazard and Horn Reminder
Hazard and horn reminder does not operate if any door switch is ON (any door is OPEN).
How to Change Hazard and Horn Reminder Mode
With CONSULT-III
Refer to DLK-49, "INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)". Intelligent Key
Without CONSULT-III
When LOCK and UNLOCK signals are sent from the Intelligent Key for more than 2 seconds at the same time, the hazard and horn reminder mode is changed and hazard warning lamp flashes and horn sounds as follows:
AUTO DOOR LOCK FUNCTION
When all doors and fuel lid are locked, ignition switch is OFF (ignition switch is not pressed) and key switch is OFF (Intelligent Key is not inserted in key slot), doors and fuel lid are unlocked with Intelligent Key button.
When BCM does not receive the following signals within 30 seconds, all doors and fuel lid are locked.
- Door switch is ON (door is opened)
- Door is locked
- Ignition switch is ON
- Key switch is ON (Intelligent Key is inserted in key slot)
Auto door lock mode can be changed by "AUTO LOCK SET" mode in "WORK SUPPORT". Refer to DLK-49, "INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)". Intelligent Key
PANIC ALARM FUNCTION
When ignition switch is OFF (ignition switch is not pressed) and key switch is OFF (Intelligent Key is not inserted in key slot), BCM receives PANIC ALARM signal from Intelligent Key.
BCM turns on and off headlamp intermittently and transmits theft warning horn signal to IPDM E/R. Then, IPDM E/R turns on and off horn intermittently.
The headlamp flashes and the horn sounds intermittently.
The alarm automatically turns off:
- After 25 seconds
- When BCM receives any signal from Intelligent Key
Panic alarm function mode can be changed by "PANIC ALARM SET" mode in "WORK SUPPORT". Refer to DLK-49, "INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)". Intelligent Key
KEYLESS POWER WINDOW DOWN (OPEN) FUNCTION
All power windows open when the unlock button on Intelligent Key is activated and kept pressed for more than 3 seconds with the ignition switch OFF. The windows keep opening if the unlock button is continuously pressed.
The power window opening stops when the following operations are performed:
- When the unlock button is kept pressed more than 15 seconds.
- When the ignition switch is turned ON while the power window opening is operated.
- When the unlock button is released.
While retained power operation activate, Keyless power window down (open) function cannot be operated. Keyless power window down operation mode can be changed by "PW DOWN SET" mode in "WORK SUPPORT". Refer to DLK-49, "INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)". Intelligent Key
INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL
Intelligent Key system turns on interior lamp by receiving UNLOCK signal from Intelligent Key.
LIST OF OPERATION RELATED PARTS
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION : Component Description
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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