2001 NISSAN ALMERA key

SUPER LOCK ACTUATOR CHECK=NJEL0477S07
1 CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL FOR SUPER LOCK ACTUATOR
Check voltage for super lock actuator.
SEL474X
Refer to wiring diagram in EL-376.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 2.
NG©Replace time control unit. (Before replacing the unit, perform ªDOOR KEY CYLINDER
SWITCH CHECKº.)
2 CHECK SUPER LOCK ACTUATOR
1. Disconnect door lock actuator assembly connector.
2. Set lever A in lock position.
3. Apply 12V direct current to door lock actuator assembly and check operation.
SEL014X
OK or NG
OK©Check harness for open or short between time control unit and super lock actuator.
NG©Replace super lock actuator.
POWER DOOR LOCK Ð SUPER LOCK Ð
Trouble Diagnoses/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EL-386

KEY SWITCH (INSERT) CHECK=NJEL0477S10
1 CHECK KEY SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
Check voltage between time control unit terminal 22 and ground.
SEL433X
Refer to wiring diagram in EL-372.
OK or NG
OK©Key switch is OK.
NG©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK KEY SWITCH (INSERT)
Check continuity between key switch terminals 1 and 2.
YEL786C
OK or NG
OK©Check the following.
+10A fuse [No. 12, located in fuse block (J/B)]
+Harness for open or short between key switch and fuse
+Harness for open or short between time control unit and key switch
NG©Replace key switch.
POWER DOOR LOCK Ð SUPER LOCK Ð
Trouble Diagnoses/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EL-390

IGNITION SWITCH ªONº CIRCUIT CHECK=NJEL0477S11
1 CHECK IGNITION ON SIGNAL
Check voltage between time control unit terminal 1 and ground.
SEL429X
OK or NG
OK©Ignition switch ªONº circuit is OK.
NG©Check the following.
+10A fuse [No. 10, located in fuse block (J/B)]
+Harness for open or short between time control unit and fuse
REMOTE CONTROLLER SIGNAL CHECKNJEL0477S12
1 CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL FOR SUPER LOCK ACTUATOR BY MULTI-REMOTE CONTROLLER
1. Withdraw key from ignition key cylinder.
2. Check voltage between time control unit terminal 40 or 44 and ground.
SEL490X
OK or NG
OK©System is OK.
NG©Replace time control unit. (Before replacing the unit, make sure the remote controller ID
registration for time control unit and the remote controller battery once again.)
POWER DOOR LOCK Ð SUPER LOCK Ð
Trouble Diagnoses/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EL-391

Remote Controller Battery Replacement/SedanNJEL0479
SEL241X
System Description/HatchbackNJEL0480FUNCTIONNJEL0480S01Multi-remote control system has the following function.
+Door lock (and set super lock)
+Door unlock (and release super lock)
+Hazard reminder
LOCK OPERATIONNJEL0480S02To lock door by multi-remote controller, the key switch must be at OFF.
When the LOCK signal is input to time control unit (the antenna of the system is combined with time control
unit)
Then time control unit controls to lock doors and set super lock (models with super lock).
UNLOCK OPERATIONNJEL0480S03When the UNLOCK signal is input to time control unit (the antenna of the system is combined with time con-
trol unit)
Time control unit controls to unlock driver's door and release super lock (models with super lock).
Then, if an unlock signal is sent from the remote controller again within 5 seconds, all other doors will be
unlocked.
HAZARD REMINDERNJEL0480S04When the doors are locked or unlocked by multi-remote controller, supply power to turn lamps hazard reminder
flashes as follows
+Lock operation: Flash once
MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
Remote Controller Battery Replacement/Sedan
EL-403

Description/Sedan=NJEL0403OUTLINENJEL0403S01The time control unit totally controls the following body electrical system operations.
+Warning chime
+Rear defogger
+Power door lock
+Interior lamp
INPUT/OUTPUTNJEL0403S02
System Input Output
Power door lockDoor lock and unlock switch
Door switches
Door unlock sensor
Door key cylinder switchesDoor lock actuator
Warning chimeKey switch (Insert)
Ignition switch (ON)
Lighting switch (1st)
Door switch driver side
Door unlock sensorWarning chime (located in time control unit)
Rear window defoggerIgnition switch (ON)
Rear window defogger switchRear window defogger relay
Interior lampDoor switches
Front door unlock sensor
Ignition switch (ON)
Key switch (Insert)Interior lamp
TIME CONTROL UNIT
Description/Sedan
EL-414

Time Control Unit Inspection Table/SedanNJEL0405
Terminal
No.Wire
colorConnections Operation conditionVoltage
(Approximate
values)
1 R/B Power source (Fuse) Ð 12V
3 G/R Super lock actuator Door key cylinder switchFree 0V
Unlocked 12V
4 R/BPassenger and rear doors lock
actuatorDoor lock/unlock switchFree 0V
Unlocked 12V
6 L/R Super lock actuator Door key cylinder switchFree 0V
Locked 12V
10 W/L Power source (C/B) Ð 12V
11 L Driver's door lock actuator Door lock/unlock switchFree 0V
Unlocked 12V
14 W/R Door lock actuator Door lock/unlock switchFree 0V
Locked 12V
16 B Ground Ð 0V
18 L/W Ignition key switch (Insert) Key inserted®key removed from IGN key cylinder 12V®0V
19 R/G Lighting switch 1ST, 2ND position: ON®OFF 12V®0V
20 PU/W Door lock/Unlock switch Neutral®Locks 5V®0V
23 PU/R Door lock/Unlock switch Neutral®Unlocks 5V®0V
24 LG/R Door key cylinder switch OFF (Neutral)®ON (Locked) 5V®0V
25 W/L Door key cylinder switch OFF (Neutral)®ON (Unlocked) 5V®0V
26 R/Y Interior room lampWhen interior room lamp is operated using remote con-
troller (Lamp switch is ªDOORº position)12V®0V
27 G/W Rear window defogger relay OFF®ON (Ignition key is in ªONº position) 12V®0V
28 Y/R Driver door unlock sensor Driver door: Locked®Unlocked 5V®0V
29 Y/L Passenger door unlock sensor Passenger door: Locked®Unlocked 5V®0V
30 R Door switch driver side OFF (closed)®ON (open) 5V®0V
31 R/W Passenger and rear doors switch OFF (closed)®ON (open) 5V®0V
32 GY Multi-remote control unitRemote controller lock button is pushed.
(Ignition switch is not at ªONº position)0V®5V
33 PU Multi-remote control unitRemote controller unlock button is pushed.
(Ignition switch is not at ªONº position)0V®5V
35 L/Y Rear window defogger switch OFF®ON 5V®0V
TIME CONTROL UNIT
Time Control Unit Inspection Table/Sedan
EL-416

Description/Hatchback=NJEL0485The TCU has the following functions.
INTERIOR LAMP TIMERNJEL0485S01The interior lamp timer is controlled by the TCU.
For further information, refer to ªINTERIOR ROOM LAMPº (EL-127).
IGNITION KEY WARNING CHIME AND LIGHT WARNING CHIMENJEL0485S02The ignition key and light warning chime are controlled by the TCU.
For further information, refer to ªWARNING CHIMEº (EL-205).
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER TIMERNJEL0485S03The rear window defogger and door mirror defogger system are controlled by the TCU.
For further information, refer to ªREAR WINDOW DEFOGGERº (EL-249).
POWER DOOR LOCK (SUPER LOCK)NJEL0485S04The power door lock (super lock) is controlled by the TCU.
For further information, refer to ªPOWER DOOR LOCK Ð Super Lock к (EL-349).
MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMNJEL0485S05The multi-remote control system is controlled by the TCU.
For further information, refer to ªMULTI-REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMº (EL-403).
FUNCTIONNJEL0485S06+The TCU has the following control function.
Item Details of control
Direction indicatorsSwitches the director indicators (Left, Right or All) when the combination
switch or hazard switch is operated.
Light warning chimeSounds warning chime when driver's door is opened with light switch in the
1st or 2nd position and ignition switch ªOFFº.
Ignition key warning chineSounds warning chime when driver's door is opened with key in ignition and
the driver door lock knob (unlock sensor) is moved from the ªunlockº posi-
tion to the ªlockº position.
Rear window defogger timerTurn off rear window defogger and door mirror heater, if equipped, about 15
minutes after the rear window defogger switch is turned ªONº.
Battery saverShuts off interior lamp in 30 minutes if any door is left open when ignition
switch is ªOFFº. The battery saver will reset if ignition switch is cycled or any
door is opened or closed.
Interior lamp timerKeep interior lamp illuminated for about 30 seconds when:
+driver's door is unlocked,
+the ignition is switched off,
+driver's door is opened and then closed.
The timer is cancelled, and interior lamp turns off when:
+driver's door is locked, or
+ignition switch is turned ªONº.
Power door lock Centrally locks and unlocks the vehicle
Super lock Activates and de-activates the super lock system.
TIME CONTROL UNIT
Description/Hatchback
EL-417

Trouble Diagnoses/Hatchback=NJEL0486The Timer Control Unit includes software to help during development testing, manufacturing and service. It
allows the technician to put it into Diagnostic Mode. In this mode, all switch inputs can be tested for continu-
ity.
When the timer control unit is in Diagnostic Mode, the control unit tests the component and indicate the result
by the hazard lamp flashing.
SEL496X
Checks
Once in Diagnostic Mode, the following inputs can be tested.
USER ACTION TCU Reaction COMPONENT TESTED
Driver's door opened from closed (all
other doors closed)Hazards flash once Driver's door open signal
Passenger or rear door opened from
closed (all other doors closed)Hazard flash once Door open signal for opened door
Driver's door locked from unlocked Hazard flash once Driver's door unlock sensor signal
Passenger door locked from unlocked Hazard flash once Assist door unlock sensor signal
Hazard switch is pressed from off Hazard flash once Hazard switch signal
Turn signal switch is moved to left from
offHazard flash once Left turn signal
Turn signal switch is moved to right from
offHazards flash once Right turn signal
Key turned to lock position is door Hazard flash once* Key cylinder lock switch signal
TIME CONTROL UNIT
Trouble Diagnoses/Hatchback
EL-418