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Key Fob Battery and Function Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK KEY FOR FUNCTION 

    With CONSULT-II 

    Check Key fob function in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.

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

    MONITOR ITEM

    Condition Monitor item
    Pushing LOCK  LK BUTTON/SIG :ON 
    Pushing UNLOCK  UN BUTTON/SIG :ON 
    Pushing TRUNK  TRUNK BTN/SIG :ON 
    Pushing PANIC  PANIC BTN :ON 
    Pushing LOCK and UNLOCK at the same time  LK/UN BTN ON :ON 
    Fig 1: Scan Tool Display "Data Monitor"
    G02888074Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG?

    1. OK: Key fob is OK. Further inspection is necessary. Refer to "SYMPTOM CHART  ".
    2. NG: GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK KEY FOB BATTERY 

    Remove battery and measure voltage battery positive and negative terminals, (+) and (-).

    Voltage :2.5V--3.0V 

    NOTE: Key fob does not function if battery is not set correctly.

    OK or NG?

    1. OK: Replace key fob
    2. NG: Replace battery.
      Fig 2: Positive & Negative Terminals Voltage Test
      G02888075Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.