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Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: Remote Keyless Entry Function

System Diagram

System Diagram

System Description

System Description

The Intelligent Key has the same functions as the remote control entry system. Therefore, it can be used in the same manner as the remote controller by operating the door lock/unlock button.

OPERATION

Remote keyless entry system controls operation of the following items:

  • Door lock/unlock function

  • Auto door lock function

  • Hazard and horn reminder function

INPUT SIGNAL AND OUTPUT SIGNAL

Signal name

Input

Output

Description

Key ID signal

Intelligent Key

Intelligent Key unit

The Intelligent Key unit receives key ID signal inputs and activates the actuators accordingly.

Outside key antenna signal

Outside key antenna

Intelligent Key unit

The Intelligent Key unit receives outside key antenna signals inputs and activates the actuators accordingly.

Inside key antenna signal

Inside key antenna

Intelligent Key unit

The Intelligent Key unit receives inside key antenna signals inputs and activates the actuators accordingly.

Push switch signal

Push-button ignition switch

Intelligent Key unit

The Intelligent Key unit receives push switch signal inputs and activates the actuators accordingly.

Door switch signal

Door switch

BCM

The BCM receives door switch signals inputs and activates the actuators accordingly.

OPERATION AREA

The remote keyless entry operating range is approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the Nissan Sentra vehicle.

DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FUNCTION

  • When door lock/unlock button of the Intelligent Key is pressed, lock signal or unlock signal transmitted from Intelligent Key to Intelligent Key unit.

  • When Intelligent Key unit receives the door lock/unlock signal, it operates all door lock actuators, blinks the hazard lamp (lock: 2 time, unlock: 1 times) and horn chirp signal to IPDM E/R at the same time as a reminder.

  • IPDM E/R honks horn (lock: 1 time) as a reminder.

OPERATION CONDITION

If the following condition are satisfied, remote keyless entry operation is performed when the Intelligent Key is operated:

Remote controller operation

Operation condition

Lock

  • Panic alarm is not activated.

  • P (Park) position warning is not activated.

Unlock

Panic alarm is not activated.

AUTO DOOR LOCK FUNCTION

After door is unlocked by Intelligent Key button operation and if 30 seconds or more passes without performing the following operation, all doors are locked. However, operation check function does not activate:

Operating condition

  • Door switch is ON. (door is open)

  • Door is locked.

  • Push switch is pressed.

How To Change Auto Door Lock Operation Mode.

CONSULT

Auto door lock mode can be changed.

Refer to CONSULT Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY).

HAZARD AND HORN REMINDER FUNCTION

When doors are locked or unlocked by Intelligent Key, BCM blinks hazard warning lamps as a reminder.

The hazard and horn reminder has a horn chirp mode (C mode) and a non-horn chirp mode (S mode).

Operating Function of Hazard and Horn Reminder

C mode

S mode

Intelligent Key operation

Lock

Unlock

Lock

Unlock

Hazard warning lamp blinks

Twice

Once

Twice

—

Horn sound

Once

—

—

—

Hazard and horn reminder does not operate in the following conditions:

  • Ignition switch is ON.

  • Door is open (only lock operation).

How to Change Hazard and Horn Reminder Mode

CONSULT

Hazard and horn reminder operation mode can be changed.

Refer to CONSULT Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY).

CONSULT

When LOCK and UNLOCK signals are sent from the Intelligent Key for more than 2 seconds at the same time, the hazard and horn reminder mode is changed and hazard warning lamp blinks and horn sounds as per the following items:

LIST OF OPERATION RELATED PARTS

Parts marked with × are the parts related to operation.

Function

Intelligent Key

Door switch

Door lock actuator

Push-button ignition switch

CAN communication system

BCM

IPDM E/R

Horn

Combination meter

Hazard warning lamp

Trunk lid opener assembly (ajar switch)

Door lock/unlock function

×

×

×

 

×

   

Auto door lock function

×

×

×

×

 

×

   

Hazard and horn reminder function

   

×

×

×

×

×

×

 
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