1998 Nissan-Datsun Sentra BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmitter Programming

  1. Enter vehicle and sit in driver's seat. Close and lock all doors. Insert and remove key from ignition switch more than 6 times within 10 seconds. If successful, hazard warning lights will flash.
  2. Turn ignition switch to ACC position. Press any button on new transmitter once. Hazard warning lights should flash if input is successful. New transmitter identification code is now entered into SECU memory and old transmitter code is erased.
  3. To program an additional transmitter, lock and unlock doors using driver's side door lock switch. Press any button on second transmitter. New transmitter identification code is now entered into SECU memory.
  4. Unlock and open driver's side door. Programming is complete. Check transmitter operation.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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