Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2016 Nissan-Datsun Altima BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Data Monitor
| Monitor Item [Unit] | Main | Description |
|---|---|---|
| REQ SW -DR [On/Off] | * | Indicates condition of door request switch LH. |
| REQ SW -AS [On/Off] | * | Indicates condition of door request switch RH. |
| REQ SW -BD/TR [On/Off] | * | Indicates condition of trunk opener request switch. |
| PUSH SW [On/Off] | Indicates condition of push-button ignition switch. | |
| SHFTLCK SLNID PER SPLY [On/Off] | * | Indicates condition of power supply to shift lock solenoid. |
| BRAKE SW 1 [On/Off] | * | Indicates condition of brake switch. |
| BRAKE SW 2 [On/Off] | Indicates condition of brake switch. | |
| DETE/CANCL SW [On/Off] | * | Indicates condition of P (park) position. |
| SFT PN/N SW [On/Off] | * | Indicates condition of P (park) or N (neutral) position. |
| UNLK SEN -DR [On/Off] | * | Indicates condition of door unlock sensor. |
| PUSH SW -IPDM [On/Off] | Indicates condition of push-button ignition switch received from IPDM E/R on CAN communication line. | |
| IGN RLY1 -F/B [On/Off] | Indicates condition of ignition relay 1 received from IPDM E/R on CAN communication line. | |
| DETE SW -IPDM [On/Off] | Indicates condition of detent switch received from TCM on CAN communication line. | |
| SFT PN -IPDM [On/Off] | Indicates condition of P (park) or N (neutral) position from TCM on CAN communication line. | |
| SFT P -MET [On/Off] | Indicates condition of P (park) position from TCM on CAN communication line. | |
| SFT N -MET [On/Off] | Indicates condition of N (neutral) position from IPDM E/R on CAN communication line. | |
| ENGINE STATE [STOP/START/CRANK/RUN] | * | Indicates condition of engine state from ECM on CAN communication line. |
| VEH SPEED 1 [mph/km/h] | * | Indicates condition of vehicle speed signal received from ABS on CAN communication line. |
| VEH SPEED 2 [mph/km/h] | * | Indicates condition of vehicle speed signal received from combination meter on CAN communication line. |
| DOOR STAT -DR [LOCK/READY/UNLK] | * | Indicates condition of driver side door status. |
| DOOR STAT -AS [LOCK/READY/UNLK] | * | Indicates condition of passenger side door status. |
| DOOR STAT -RR [LOCK/READY/UNLK] | * | Indicates condition of rear right side door status. |
| DOOR STAT -RL [LOCK/READY/UNLK] | * | Indicates condition of rear left side door status. |
| ID OK FLAG [Set/Reset] | Indicates condition of Intelligent Key ID. | |
| PRMT ENG STRT [Set/Reset] | Indicates condition of engine start possibility. | |
| PRMT RKE STRT [Set/Reset] | Indicates condition of engine start possibility from Intelligent Key. | |
| I-KEY OK FLAG [Key ON/Key OFF] | * | Indicates condition of Intelligent Key OK flag. |
| PRBT ENG STRT [Set/Reset] | Indicates condition of engine start prohibit. | |
| ID AUTHENT CANCEL TIMER [STOP] | Indicates condition of Intelligent Key ID authentication. | |
| ACC BATTERY SAVER [STOP] | Indicates condition of battery saver. | |
| CRNK PRBT TMR [On/Off] | Indicates condition of crank prohibit timer. | |
| AUT CRNK TMR [On/Off] | Indicates condition of automatic engine crank timer from Intelligent Key. | |
| CRNK PRBT TME [sec] | Indicates condition of engine crank prohibit time. | |
| AUT CRNK TME [sec] | Indicates condition of automatic engine crank time from Intelligent Key. | |
| CRANKING TME [sec] | Indicates condition of engine cranking time from Intelligent Key. | |
| ST RLY -REQ [On/Off] | Indicates condition of starter relay. | |
| IGN RLY 1 -REQ [On/Off] | Indicates condition of ignition 1 relay. | |
| IGN RLY 2 -REQ [On/Off] | Indicates condition of ignition 2 relay. | |
| DETE SW PWR [On/Off] | Indicates condition of detent switch voltage. | |
| ACC RLY -REQ [On/Off] | Indicates condition of accessory relay control request. | |
| RKE OPE COUN1 [0-19] | * | When remote keyless entry receiver receives the signal transmitted while operating on Intelligent Key, the numerical value start changing. |
| RKE OPE COUN2 [0-19] | * | When remote keyless entry receiver receives the signal transmitted while operating on Intelligent Key, the numerical value start changing. |
| TRNK/HAT MNTR [On/Off] | Indicates condition of trunk room lamp switch. | |
| RKE-LOCK [On/Off] | Indicates condition of lock signal from Intelligent Key. | |
| RKE-UNLOCK [On/Off] | Indicates condition of unlock signal from Intelligent Key. | |
| RKE-TR/BD [On/Off] | Indicates condition of trunk open signal from Intelligent Key. | |
| RKE-PANIC [On/Off] | Indicates condition of panic signal from Intelligent Key. | |
| RKE-MODE CHG [On/Off] | Indicates condition of mode change signal from Intelligent Key. |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
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.