2006 INFINITI FX35 engine

INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM BL-121
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ENGINE START FUNCTION MALFUNCTION
Intelligent Key Operation Inspection
Mechanical Key Operation Inspection
WARNING CHIME FUNCTION MALFUNCTION
Before conducting the diagnosis in the following table, check “key reminder function” with power door lock sys-
tem.
Symptom Diagnoses service procedure Refer to page
Ignition knob can not turn
KEY warning lamp on combination meter
lights up in red when ignition knob is
pressed. (door lock functions normal) 1. Intelligent Key battery inspection
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2. Check inside key antennaBL-138
3. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
KEY warning lamp on combination meter
lights up in green when ignition knob is
pressed. 1. Check ignition knob switch
BL-1272. Check steering lock unitBL-139
3. Check Intelligent Key unit power supply and ground circuitBL-124
4. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
Ignition knob turns even without both Intelli-
gent Key and mechanical key. Replace steering lock unit —
Security indicator will still flash when igni-
tion knob is pressed. 1. Check key switch (Intelligent Key unit input)
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2. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
Security indicator does not flash with igni-
tion knob released at LOCK position. (push
switch OFF) 1. CAN communication system
BL-124
2. Ignition knob switch systemBL-127
3. Intelligent Key unit power supply and ground circuitBL-124
Starter motor does not cranking.
(Ignition knob can turn) 1. Check detention switch
BL-1422. Check stop lamp switchBL-141
3. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
Symptom Diagnoses service procedure Refer to page
Ignition knob can not turn
Security indicator remains flashing with
mechanical key inserted. 1. Check key switch (BCM input)
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2. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
KEY indicator and security indicator does
not flashing with mechanical key inserted. 1. Check stop lamp switch
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2. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
Starter motor does not cranking.
(Ignition knob can turn) 1. Check detention switch
BL-1422. Check stop lamp switchBL-141
3. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
Symptom Diagnoses service procedure Refer to page
Ignition key warning chime is inoperative.
(When mechanical key used) 1. Check CAN communication
BL-124
2. Check key switch (Intelligent Key unit input)BL-125
3. Check door switchBL-129
4. Inspect combination meter (warning) DI-5
5. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
Ignition knob OFF position warning
chime (for inside vehicle) does not
sound.
(Ignition key warning chime operates) 1. Check CAN communication
BL-1242. Check ignition knob switchBL-127
3. Check key switch (Intelligent Key unit input)BL-125
4. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146

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IVIS (INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS)
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
System DescriptionNIS001PL
DESCRIPTION
IVIS (Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System – NATS) has the following immobilizer functions:

Engine immobilizer shows high anti-theft performance to prevent engine start by other than the owner
(registered key: ignition key, mechanical key and Intelligent Key).

Only a key with key ID registered in BCM and ECM can start engine, and shows high anti-theft perfor-
mance to prevent key from being copied or stolen.

In the vehicle without Intelligent Key system, security indicator always flashes with other than ignition
switch ON or START position.

In the vehicle with Intelligent Key system, security indicator always flashes with mechanical key removed
condition (key switch OFF) and ignition knob released condition on LOCK position (ignition knob switch
OFF).

Therefore, IVIS (NATS) warns outsiders that the vehicle is equipped with the anti-theft system.

If system detects malfunction, it turns on security indicator in ignition switch ON position.

If the owner requires, mechanical key ID can be registered for up to 5 keys.

During trouble diagnosis or when the following parts have been replaced, and if ignition key or mechanical
key is added, registration* is required.
*: All keys kept by the owner of the vehicle should be registered with ignition key or mechanical key.
–ECM
–BCM
–Ignition key (models without Intelligent Key system)
–Mechanical key (models with Intelligent Key system)

IVIS (NATS) trouble diagnoses, system initialization and additional registration of other IVIS (NATS) igni-
tion key or mechanical key IDs must be carried out using CONSULT-II hardware and CONSULT-II IVIS
(NATS) software. When IVIS (NATS) initialization has been completed, the ID of the inserted ignition key
or mechanical key or mechanical key IDs can be carried out.
Regarding the procedures of IVIS (NATS) initialization and ignition key or mechanical key ID registration,
refer to CONSULT-II operation manual, NATS-IVIS/NVIS.
SECURITY INDICATOR

Warns that the vehicle has IVIS (NATS).

In the vehicle without Intelligent Key system, security indicator always flashes with other than ignition
switch ON or START position. In the vehicle with Intelligent Key system, security indicator always flashes
with mechanical key removed condition (key switch OFF) and ignition knob released condition on LOCK
position (ignition knob switch OFF).
NOTE:
Because security indicator is highly efficient, the battery is barely affected.
Condition of Security Indicator
WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM

In ignition knob operation with Intelligent Key, it always turns on with pushing ignition knob, and always
flashes with ignition knob released (ignition knob switch OFF) condition on ignition knob “LOCK” position.

In ignition knob operation with mechanical key, it turns off on the condition that mechanical key is inserted
in key cylinder, and always flashes with ignition knob released (ignition knob switch OFF) condition on
mechanical key removed condition.
Security indicator
condition Ignition key
Operation or condition of ignition key
Ignition switch: ON position Ignition switch:
ACC position Ignition switch:
OFF position
(Key is inserted.) Ignition switch:
OFF position
(Remove key.)
Register key OFF Flashing Flashing Flashing
Ignition key not
registered ON Flashing Flashing Flashing

IVIS (INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS) BL-207
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System CompositionNIS001PM
The immobilizer function of the IVIS (NATS) consists of the following:

Ignition key (models without Intelligent Key system)

Mechanical key (models with Intelligent Key system)

NATS antenna amp.

Steering lock unit. (models with Intelligent Key system)

BCM

Intelligent Key unit (models with Intelligent Key system)

Engine control module (ECM)

Security indicator
NOTE:
The communication between ECM, BCM and/or Intelligent Key unit uses the CAN communication sys-
tem.
ECM Re-Communicating FunctionNIS001PN
Performing following procedure can automatically perform re-communication of ECM and BCM or Intelligent
Key unit, but only when the ECM has been replaced with a new one (*1).
*1: New one means a virgin ECM which has never been energized on-board.
(In this step, initialization procedure by CONSULT-II is not necessary)
NOTE:

When registering new Key IDs or replacing the ECM other than brand new, refer to CONSULT-II
Operation Manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS.

If multiple keys are attached to the key holder, separate them before work.

Distinguish keys with unregistered key ID from those with registered ID.
1. Install ECM.
2. Using a registered key (*2), turn ignition switch to “ON”. *2: To perform this step, use the key that has been used before performing ECM replacement.
3. Maintain ignition switch in “ON” position for at least 5 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch to “OFF”.
5. Start engine. If engine can be started, procedure is completed.
If engine cannot be started, refer to CONSULT-II Operation Manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS and initialize control
unit.
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IVIS (INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS)
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CONSULT-II DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE FUNCTION
NOTE:
When any initialization is performed, all ID numbers previously registered will be erased and all ignition key or
mechanical key must be registered again. The engine cannot be started with an unregistered key. The system
will show “DIFFERENCE OF KEY” or “LOCK MODE” as a self-diagnostic result on the CONSULT-II screen.
HOW TO READ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
CONSULT- II DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE Description
C/U INITIALIZATION When replacing any of the following three components, C/U initialization is necessary.
[IVIS (NATS) ignition key/ BCM/ ECM]
SELF- DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS Detected items (screen terms) are as shown in the chart.
PIN READ Individual control unit number can be read.
For future information, refer to operation manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS
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NATS SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART
Detected items (Screen terms) P No.Code
(Self-diagnostic
result of
“ENGINE”) Description Diagnostic procedure
ECM INT CIRC-IMMU P1613 The malfunction of ECM internal circuit
to BCM communication line is detected. Refer to
BL-218, "
Diagnostic
Procedure 1" .
CHAIN OF ECM-IMMU P1612 Communication impossible between
ECM and BCM. Refer to
BL-219, "
Diagnostic
Procedure 2" .
DIFFERENCE OF KEY P1615 BCM can receive the key ID signal but
the result of ID verification between key
ID and BCM is NG. Refer to
BL-220, "
Diagnostic
Procedure 3" .
CHAIN OF IMMU-KEY P1614 BCM cannot receive the key ID signal. Refer to
BL-223, "
Diagnostic
Procedure 6" .
ID DISCORD, IMM-ECM P1611 The result of ID verification between
BCM and ECM is NG. System initializa-
tion is required. Refer to
BL-221, "
Diagnostic
Procedure 4" .
LOCK MODE P1610 When the starting operation is carried
out 5 or more times consecutively under
the following conditions, IVIS(NATS) will
shift the mode to prevent the engine
start.

unregistered ignition key is used (with-
out intelligent key system)

BCM or ECM malfunctioning Refer to
BL-222, "
Diagnostic
Procedure 5" .
DON'T ERASE BEFORE
CHECKING ENG DIAG —
Engine trouble data and IVIS (NATS)
trouble data have been detected in ECM. Refer to
BL-216, "
WORK
FLOW" .

IVIS (INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS) BL-217
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Trouble Diagnosis Symptom ChartNIS001PU
*: When IVIS (NATS) detects trouble, the security indicator lights up while electronic key is in the “ON” position.
Security Indicator InspectionNIS001PV
*: CONSULT-II self-diagnostic results display screen “no malfunction is detected”. SYMPTOM
Displayed “SELF-DIAG
RESULTS” on CON- SULT-II screen. DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE SYSTEM (Malfunctioning part or mode)

Security indicator
lighting up*

Engine hard to start ECM INT CIRC-IMMU
[P1613] Refer to
BL-218, "
Diag-
nostic Procedure 1" . ECM
CHAIN OF ECM-IMMU [P1612] Refer to
BL-219, "
Diag-
nostic Procedure 2" . Open circuit in battery voltage line to BCM (NATS
IMMU) circuit
Open circuit in ignition line to BCM (NATS IMMU)
circuit
Open circuit in ground line to BCM (NATS IMMU)
circuit
Open or short circuit between BCM (NATS IMMU)
and ECM communication line.
ECM
BCM (NATS IMMU)
DIFFERENCE OF KEY [P1615] Refer to
BL-220, "
Diag-
nostic Procedure 3" . Unregistered key
NATS IMMU
CHAIN OF IMMU-KEY
[P1614] Refer to
BL-223, "
Diag-
nostic Procedure 6" . Open or short circuit between BCM (NATS IMMU)
and NATS antenna amp.
Malfunction of key ID chip
BCM (NATS IMMU)
Antenna amp.
ID DISCORD, IMM-ECM [P1611] Refer to
BL-221, "
Diag-
nostic Procedure 4"
System initialization has not yet been completed.
ECM
LOCK MODE [P1610] Refer to
BL-222, "
Diag-
nostic Procedure 5" . LOCK MODE

MIL staying ON

Security indicator
lighting up* DON'T ERASE
BEFORE CHECKING
ENG DIAG Refer to
BL-216, "WORK FLOW" . Engine trouble data and IVIS (NATS) trouble data
have been detected in ECM
SYMPTOM SYSTEM
(Malfunctioning part or mode) DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
Security indicator does not operate* Security indicator
Refer to BL-225, "
Diagnostic
Procedure 7" .
Open circuit between Fuse and BCM (NATS
IMMU)
Continuation of initialization mode
BCM (NATS IMMU)

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IVIS (INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-NATS)
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4. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR BCM
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between BCM connector M4 terminals 49 (B), 52 (B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair or replace harness between BCM and ground.
5. REPLACE BCM
1. Replace BCM.
2. Perform initialization with CONSULT-II. For initialization, refer to “CONSULT-II Operation Manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS”.
Does the engine start?
YES >> BCM is malfunctioning.

Replace BCM.

Perform initialization with CONSULT-II.

For initialization, refer to “CONSULT-II Operation Manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS”.
NO >> ECM is malfunctioning.

Replace ECM.

Perform initialization or re-communicating function.
–For re-communicating function, refer to BL-207, "ECM Re-Communicating Function" .
–For initialization, refer to “CONSULT-II Operation Manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS”.
Diagnostic Procedure 3NIS001PY
Self-diagnostic results:
“DIFFERENCE OF KEY” is displayed on CONSULT-II screen
1. CONFIRM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Confirm that SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS “DIFFERENCE OF
KEY” is displayed on CONSULT-II screen.
Does CONSULT-II screen display as shown in figure?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO BL-217, "
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart" .
49 (B) – Ground : Continuity should exist.
52 (B) – Ground : Continuity should exist.
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2. PERFORM INITIALIZATION WITH CONSULT-II
Perform initialization with CONSULT-II. Re-register all ignition key or mechanical key IDs.
For initialization and registration of ignition key or mechanical key IDs, refer to “CONSULT-II Operation Manual
NATS-IVIS/NVIS”.
NOTE:
If the initialization is not completed or malfunction, CONSULT-II
shows message on the screen.
Can the system be initialized and can the engine be started with re-
registered ignition key or mechanical key?
YES >> Ignition key ID was unregistered.
NO >> BCM is malfunctioning.

Replace BCM.

Perform initialization with CONSULT-II.

For initialization, refer to “CONSULT-II Operation
Manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS”.
Diagnostic Procedure 4NIS001PZ
Self-diagnostic results:
“ID DISCORD, IMM-ECM” is displayed on CONSULT-II screen
1. CONFIRM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Confirm that SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS “ID DISCORD, IMM-ECM” is displayed on CONSULT-II screen.
NOTE:
“ID DISCORD IMM-ECM”:
Registered ID of BCM is in discord with that of ECM.
Does CONSULT-II screen display as shown in figure?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO BL-217, "
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart" .
2. PERFORM INITIALIZATION WITH CONSULT-II
Perform initialization with CONSULT-II. Re-register all ignition key or mechanical key IDs.
For initialization, refer to “CONSULT-II Operation Manual NATS-
IVIS/NVIS”.
NOTE:
If the initialization is not completed or malfunction, CONSULT-II
shows message on the screen.
Can the system be initialized?
YES >> Start engine. (END)

System initialization had not been completed.
NO >> ECM is malfunctioning.

Replace ECM.

Perform initialization or re-communicating function.
–For initialization, refer to “CONSULT-II Operation Manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS”.
–For re-communicating function, refer to BL-207, "ECM Re-Communicating Function" .
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