2008 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Remote Keyless Entry Receiver Check

  1. CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER OUTPUT SIGNAL 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check remote keyless entry receiver connector and ground signal with oscilloscope.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL SIGNAL SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Keyfob condition Signal (Reference value)
      (+) (-)
      Remote keyless entry receiver connector Terminal
      M15 2 Ground No function
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      Any button is pressed
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      Fig 1: Checking Remote Keyless Entry Receiver Output Signal
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    OK or NG 

    OK: Remote keyless entry receiver circuit is OK.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER INPUT VOLTAGE 
    1. Disconnect remote keyless entry receiver connector.
    2. Check voltage between remote keyless entry receiver connector M15 terminal 4 and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      Remote keyless entry receiver connector Terminal
      M15 4 Ground 4.5

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  4.

    NG: GO TO 3.

    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Remote Keyless Entry Receiver Connector M15 Terminal 4 And Ground
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  3. CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect BCM connector.
    2. Check continuity between BCM connector M18 (A) terminal 19 and remote keyless entry receiver connector M15 (B) terminal 4.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

      A B Continuity
      BCM connector Terminal Remote keyless entry receiver connector Terminal
      M18 19 M15 4 Yes
    3. Check continuity between BCM connector (A) M18 terminal 19 and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

      A Ground Continuity
      BCM connector Terminal
      M18 19 No
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M18 Terminal 19 And Ground
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    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".

    NG: Repair or replace the harness.

  4. CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER GROUND CIRCUIT 

    Check continuity between remote keyless entry receiver connector M15 terminal 1 and ground.

    CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

    Remote keyless entry receiver connector Terminal Ground Continuity
    M15 1 Yes

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  6.

    NG: GO TO 5.

    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Remote Keyless Entry Receiver Connector M15 Terminal 1 And Ground
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  5. CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER GROUND CIRCUIT 

    Check continuity between BCM connector M18 (A) terminal 18 and remote keyless entry receiver connector M15 (B) terminal 1.

    CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

    A B Continuity
    BCM connector Terminal Remote keyless entry receiver connector Terminal
    M18 18 M15 1 Yes

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".

    NG: Repair or replace the harness.

    Fig 5: Checking Remote Keyless Entry Receiver Ground Circuit
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  6. CHECK REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Check continuity between BCM connector M18 (A) terminal 20 and remote keyless entry receiver connector M15 (B) terminal 2.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

      A B Continuity
      BCM connector Terminal Remote keyless entry receiver connector Terminal
      M18 20 M15 2 Yes
    2. Check continuity between BCM connector (A) M18 terminal 20 and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

      A Ground Continuity
      BCM connector Terminal
      M18 20 No

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace remote keyless entry receiver. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER ".

    NG: Repair or replace harness.

    Fig 6: Checking Remote Keyless Entry Receiver Signal Circuit
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