2007 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Keyfob Battery and Function Check

  1. CHECK KEYFOB BATTERY 
    1. Remove keyfob battery. Refer to "KEYFOB BATTERY REPLACEMENT ".
    2. Measure voltage between battery positive and negative terminals, (+) and (-).

      Voltage : 2.5 - 3.0V 

      NOTE: Keyfob does not function if battery is not set correctly.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Replace battery.

    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Battery Positive And Negative Terminals
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  2. CHECK KEYFOB FUNCTION 

    With CONSULT-III 

    Check keyfob function in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.

    When pushing each button of keyfob, the corresponding monitor item should be turned as follows. 

    DATA MONITOR

    Condition Monitor item
    Pushing LOCK KEYLESS LOCK : ON
    Pushing UNLOCK KEYLESS UNLOCK : ON
    Keep pushing UNLOCK RKE KEEP UNLK after UNLOCK button is pushed for 3 seconds. : ON
    Pushing PANIC KEYLESS PANIC : ON
    Pushing LOCK and UNLOCK at the same time RKE LCK-UNLCK : ON
    Pushing TRUNK KEYLESS TRUNK : ON

    Without CONSULT-III 

    Check keyfob function using Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241.

    Fig 2: Identifying Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241
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    OK or NG 

    OK: WITH CONSULT-III: Keyfob, remote keyless entry receiver and wiring harness between BCM and remote keyless entry receiver are OK. Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".

    OK: WITHOUT CONSULT-III: Keyfob is OK. Further inspection is necessary. Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS SYMPTOM CHART ".

    NG: WITH CONSULT-III: Further inspection is necessary. Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS SYMPTOM CHART ".

    NG: WITHOUT CONSULT-III: Replace keyfob. Refer to "ID CODE ENTRY PROCEDURE ".

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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.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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