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HOMESERVICE MANUALSNISSAN-DATSUN2012ALTIMA BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSSECURITY CONTROL SYSTEM (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY) (SEDAN)SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONINTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM/ENGINE START FUNCTIONSYSTEM DESCRIPTIONOPERATION WHEN INTELLIGENT KEY IS CARRIED
2012 Nissan-Datsun Altima Base
Operation When Intelligent Key Is Carried
2012 Nissan-Datsun Altima BaseSECTION Operation When Intelligent Key Is Carried
- When the push-button ignition switch is pressed and brake pedal is depressed, the BCM signals the inside key antenna and transmits the request signal to the Intelligent Key.
- The Intelligent Key sends the request signal and transmits the Intelligent Key ID signal to the BCM via the remote keyless entry receiver.
- The BCM receives the Intelligent Key ID signal and verifies it with the registered ID.
- BCM turns ACC relay ON and transmits the ignition power supply ON signal to IPDM E/R.
- IPDM E/R turns the ignition relay ON and starts the ignition power supply.
- BCM confirms that the shift position is P or N (CVT models).
- BCM transmits the starter request signal via CAN communication to IPDM E/R and turns the starter relay in IPDM E/R ON if BCM judges that the engine start condition is satisfied.
- IPDM E/R turns the starter control relay ON when receiving the starter request signal.
- Battery power is supplied through the starter relay and the starter control relay to operate the starter motor and to start the cranking.CAUTION: If a malfunction is detected in the Intelligent Key system, the "KEY" warning lamp in the combination meter illuminates. At that time, the engine cannot be started.
- When BCM received feedback signal from ECM acknowledging the engine has been initiated, the BCM transmits a stop signal to IPDM E/R and stops the cranking by turning OFF the starter motor relay. (If the engine initiating has failed, the cranking will stop automatically within 5 seconds.)CAUTION: When the Intelligent Key is carried outside of the vehicle (inside key antenna detection area) with the power supply in ACC or ON position, even if the engine start condition* is satisfied, the engine cannot be started.
*: For the engine start condition, refer to "PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION PROCEDUREΒ ".
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When to See a Mechanic
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.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.