2006 INFINITI M35 trunk

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BCM STATUS CONTROL
BCM changes its status depending on the operation status in order to save power consumption.
1. CAN communication status
With ignition switch ON, CAN communicates with other control units normally.
Control by BCM is being operated properly.
When ignition switch is OFF, switching to sleep mode is possible.
Even when ignition switch is OFF, if CAN communication with IPDM E/R and combination meter is
active, CAN communication status is active.
2. Sleep transient status
This status shuts down CAN communication when ignition switch is turned OFF.
It transmits sleep request signal to IPDM E/R and combination meter.
Two seconds after CAN communication of all control units stops, sleep transient status switches to CAN
communication inactive status.
3. CAN communication inactive status
With ignition switch OFF, CAN communication is not active.
With ignition switch OFF, control performed only by BCM is active.
Three seconds after CAN communication of all control units stops, CAN communication inactive status
switches to sleep status.
4. Sleep status
BCM is activated with low power mode.
CAN communication is not active.
When CAN communication operation is detected, it switches to CAN communication status.
When a state of the following switches changes, it switches to CAN communication status.
–Key switch (ACC, ON)
–Key slot
–Intelligent Key (lock/unlock signal)
–Hazard switch
–Door lock/unlock switch
–Front door switch (driver side, passenger side)
–Rear door switch (LH, RH)
–Trunk lid opener switch
–Combination switch (passing, lighting switch 1ST position, front fog lamp)
–Key cylinder switch
When control performed only by BCM is required by switch, it shifts to CAN communication inactive
mode.
Status of combination switch reading function is changed to low power consumption mode.

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MAJOR COMPONENTS AND CONTROL SYSTEM
NOTE:
*1: Functions only when the Intelligent Key is inserted in key slot.
*2: With navigation system
*3: Without navigation systemSystem Input Output
Intelligent Key system Intelligent Key unit
All door locking actuator
Trunk lid opener actuator
Turn signal lamp (LH, RH)
Combination meter
Power door lock system
Power window main switch (door lock and unlock switch)
Power window sub switch (passenger side)
(door lock and unlock switch)All-door locking actuator
Power supply (IGN) to power win-
dow, sunroofIgnition power supply Power window and sunroof system
Power supply (BAT) to power
window, sunroof and power seatBattery power supplyPower window, sunroof system and
power seat
Panic alarm
Key slot
Intelligent KeyIPDM E/R
Theft warning system
All-door switch
Hood switch
Intelligent Key
Power window main switch (door lock and unlock switch)
IPDM E/R
Security indicator lamp
Auto light system
Optical sensor
Combination switchIPDM E/R
Battery saver control
Ignition switch
Combination switchIPDM E/R
Headlamp
Tail lamp
Front fog lampCombination switch IPDM E/R
Turn signal lamp Combination switch
Turn signal lamp
Combination meter
Hazard lamp Hazard switch
Turn signal lamp
Combination meter
Room lamp timer
Key switch
Power window main switch (door lock and unlock switch)
Front door switch driver side
All-door switchInterior room lamp
Key warning chime*
1Key switch
Front door switch driver sideCombination meter (warning buzzer)
Light warning chime
Combination switch
Front door switch driver sideCombination meter (warning buzzer)
Seat belt warning chime
Combination meter [Seat belt buckle (driver side) switch]
Ignition switchCombination meter (warning buzzer)
Vehicle-speed-sensing intermit-
tent wiper
Combination switch
Unified meter and A/C amp.IPDM E/R
Rear window defogger
Multifunction switch
NAVI control unit*2
AV control unit*3
IPDM E/R

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4. Select the desired part to be diagnosed on the “SELECT TEST
ITEM” screen.
ITEMS OF EACH PART
: Applicable
NOTE:
CONSULT-II displays systems equipped in the vehicle.
PKIC0325E
System and item CONSULT-II displayDiagnostic test mode (Inspection by part)
WORK
SUPPORTSELFDIAG
RESULTSDATA
MONITORCAN DIAG
SUPPORT
MNTRACTIVE
TESTECU
PA R T
NUMBER
BCM BCM
Power door lock system DOOR LOCK
Rear window defogger REAR DEFOGGER
Warning chime BUZZER
Room lamp timer INT LAMP
Headlamp HEAD LAMP
Wiper WIPER
Turn signal lamp
Hazard lampFLASHER
Intelligent Key system INTELLIGENT KEY
Combination switch COMB SW
IVIS IMMU
Room lamp battery saver BATTERY SAVER
Trunk lid TRUNK
Vehicle security system THEFT ALM
Retained power control RETAINED PWR
Oil pressure switch SIGNAL BUFFER
Panic system PANIC ALARM

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BODY, LOCK & SECURITY SYSTEM
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BODY, LOCK & SECURITY SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 6
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 6
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 6
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
after Battery Disconnect ........................................... 6
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 6
Precautions for Work ...........................................
..... 7
PREPARATION ........................................................... 8
Special Service Tools ............................................... 8
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 8
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ...... 9
Work Flow ................................................................ 9
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ..................................... 9
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE ..... 10
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS ......... 10
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE
ROOT CAUSE .................................................... 10
REPAIR THE CAUSE ......................................... 10
CONFIRM THE REPAIR ...................................... 11
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting .......... 11
INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................... 11
CENTER CONSOLE ............................................ 11
DOORS ................................................................ 11
TRUNK ................................................................ 12
SUNROOF/HEADLINING ................................... 12
SEATS ................................................................. 12
UNDERHOOD ..................................................... 12
Diagnostic Worksheet ............................................ 13
HOOD ....................................................................... 15
Fitting Adjustment .................................................. 15
Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly .......... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 17
INSTALLETION ................................................... 18
Removal and Installation of Hood Lock Control ..... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 19
Hood Lock Control Inspection ................................ 20RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT .................................. 21
Removal and Installation ........................................ 21
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 22
FRONT FENDER ................................................... ... 23
Removal and Installation ........................................ 23
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 23
INSTALLATION ................................................... 23
POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM .............................. 24
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 24
System Description ................................................. 25
DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR OPERATION ............. 26
FUEL LID OPERATION ....................................... 26
OUTLINE ............................................................. 26
CAN Communication System Description .............. 26
CAN Communication Unit ....................................... 26
Schematic ............................................................... 27
Wiring Diagram —D/LOCK— ................................. 28
Terminals and Reference Value of BCM ................. 31
Work Flow ............................................................... 31
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ................................. 32
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE .......... 32
CONSULT-II APPLICATION ITEMS .................... 33
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom .................... 34
Power Supply and Ground Circuit Check of BCM ... 35
Check Door Lock and Unlock Switch ..................... 36
Check Door Lock Actuator/Driver Side ................... 38
Check Door Lock Actuator/Passenger Side ........... 39
Check Door Lock Actuator/Rear LH ....................... 40
Check Door Lock Actuator/Rear RH ....................... 40
Check Fuel Lid Opener Actuator ............................ 41
Door Key Cylinder Switch Check ............................ 42
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM ................................... 44
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 44
System Description ................................................. 48
DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK/TRUNK OPEN FUNC-
TION .................................................................... 48
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTIONS ......... 52
ENGINE START FUNCTION ............................... 54
WARNING FUNCTION ........................................ 55

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INTELLIGENT KEY REGISTRATION .................. 60
STEERING LOCK UNIT REGISTRATION .......... 60
CAN Communication System Description .............. 60
CAN Communication Unit ....................................... 60
Schematic ............................................................... 61
Wiring Diagram — I/KEY— .................................... 63
Terminals and Reference Value for Intelligent Key
Unit ......................................................................... 74
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ................ 77
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ........ 77
Trouble Diagnosis Procedure ................................. 78
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 78
CONSULT-II Functions (INTELLIGENT KEY) ........ 80
CONSULT-II Inspection Procedure ......................... 80
BASIC OPERATION ............................................ 80
CONSULT-II Application Items ............................... 81
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS ........................... 81
DATA MONITOR .................................................. 82
WORK SUPPORT ............................................... 83
ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 84
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart ......................... 86
ALL FUNCTIONS OF INTELLIGENT KEY SYS-
TEM DOES NOT OPERATE ............................... 86
DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FUNCTION MALFUNC-
TION .................................................................... 86
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION MAL-
FUNCTION .......................................................... 87
TRUNK OPEN FUNCTION MALFUNCTION ...... 88
HAZARD AND BUZZER REMINDER FUNC-
TION MALFUNCTION ......................................... 89
HAZARD AND HORN REMINDER FUNCTION
MALFUNCTION ................................................... 89
POWER WINDOW DOWN FUNCTION MAL-
FUNCTION .......................................................... 90
WARNING FUNCTION MALFUNCTION ............. 90
Check CAN Communication System ...................... 92
Check Power Supply and Ground Circuit ............... 93
Check Key Slot ....................................................... 94
Check Door Switch ..............................................
... 96
Check Trunk Room Lamp Switch ........................... 99
Check Door Request Switch .................................101
Check Trunk Opener Request Switch ..................103
Check Unlock Sensor ...........................................105
Check Intelligent Key Warning Buzzer .................107
Check Outside Key Antenna (Driver Side and Pas-
senger Side) .........................................................108
Check Outside Key Antenna (Trunk Room) .........110
Check Inside Key Antenna ...................................112
Check Park Position Switch ..................................115
Check Ignition Switch Position .............................117
Check Remote Keyless Entry Receiver ................117
Check Trunk Lid Opener Cancel Switch ...............121
Check Key Slot Illumination ..................................123
Check Horn Function ............................................124
Check Combination Meter Display Function .........124
Check Warning Chime Function ...........................125
Removal and Installation of Intelligent Key Unit ...125
REMOVAL ........................................................
.125INSTALLATION ..................................................125
Intelligent Key Battery Replacement .....................126
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF INTELLI-
GENT KEY .........................................................126
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY INSPECTION ...126
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM/ENGINE START
FUNCTION ..............................................................127
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .127
System Description ...............................................128
PRECAUTIONS FOR INTELLIGENT KEY SYS-
TEM ...................................................................129
Operation Description ...........................................129
SYSTEM DIAGRAM ..........................................129
OPERATION WHEN INTELLIGENT KEY IS
CARRIED ...........................................................129
OPERATION WHEN KEY SLOT IS USED ........130
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERA-
TION PROCEDURE ..........................................130
CAN Communication System Description ............131
CAN Communication Unit .....................................131
Schematic .............................................................132
Wiring Diagram —ENG/ST— ................................134
Terminals and Reference Value for Intelligent Key
Unit ........................................................................143
Terminals and Reference Value for Steering Lock
Unit ........................................................................146
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ..............147
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ......147
Terminals and Reference Value for PDU ..............148
Work Flow .............................................................149
CONSULT-II Functions (INTELLIGENT KEY) .......151
CONSULT-II Inspection Procedure .......................151
BASIC OPERATION ..........................................151
CONSULT-II Application Items ..............................152
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS .........................152
DATA MONITOR ................................................153
WORK SUPPORT .............................................154
ACTIVE TEST ....................................................155
DTC B2013 STRG COMM 1 .................................157
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION .............................157
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR
INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT ..................................157
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC ..............................157
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................157
DTC B2551 STEERING LOCK UNIT ....................159
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION .............................159
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE ..........159
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC .............................
.160
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................160
DTC B2552 INTELLIGENT KEY ...........................163
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION .............................163
DTC B2553 IGN POWER CIRCUIT ......................163
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION .............................163
TERMINAL AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR
INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT ..................................163
CONSULT-II DATA MONITOR STANDARD
VALUE ...............................................................163
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC ..............................164
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................164

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DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION .............................164
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR
INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT .................................165
CONSULT-II DATA MONITOR STANDARD
VALUE ...............................................................165
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC .............................165
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................166
DTC B2555 STOP LAMP CIRCUIT .....................167
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION .............................167
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR
INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT INPUT ......................167
CONSULT-II DATA MONITOR STANDARD
VALUE ...............................................................167
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC .............................167
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................168
DTC B2556 ENG START SW ..............................168
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION .............................168
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR
INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT .................................168
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC .............................168
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................169
DTC B2557 VEHICLE SPEED .............................169
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION .............................169
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR
INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT .................................170
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC .............................170
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................170
DTC B2558 SHIFT POSITION .............................172
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION .............................172
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR
INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT .................................172
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC .............................172
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................172
DTC B2559 PDU ..................................................174
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION .............................174
DTC B2560 START POW SUP CIRC ..................174
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION .............................174
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE .........175
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC .............................175
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................175
DTC B2562 LOW VOLTAGE ................................177
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION .............................177
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR
INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT .................................177
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC .............................177
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................177
DTC B2563 HI VOLTAGE ....................................178
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION .............................178
TERMINAL AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR
INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT .................................178
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC .............................178
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................179
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart 1 ...................179
CONDITIONS OF VEHICLE (OPERATING CON-
DITIONS) ..........................................................179
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart 2 ...................180
CONDITIONS OF VEHICLE (OPERATING CON-
DITIONS) ..........................................................180Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart 3 ....................180
CONDITIONS OF VEHICLE (OPERATING CON-
DITIONS) ...........................................................180
Check CAN Communication System ....................181
Check Push-Button Ignition Switch ......................181
Check Inside Key Antenna ...................................183
Check Remote Keyless Entry Receiver ................185
Check Key Switch Built In Key Slot ......................186
Check NATS Antenna Amp. Built In Key Slot .......188
DOOR ......................................................................190
Fitting Adjustment .................................................190
FRONT DOOR ..................................................190
REAR DOOR .....................................................190
STRIKER ADJUSTMENT ..................................191
Removal and Installation of Front Door ................191
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................192
Removal and Installation of Rear Door .................192
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................193
Door Weatherstrip ................................................194
FRONT DOOR ..................................................194
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................194
REAR DOOR .....................................................195
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................195
FRONT DOOR LOCK .............................................196
Component Structure ............................................196
Removal and Installation ......................................196
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................199
REAR DOOR LOCK ...............................................200
Component Structure ............................................200
Removal and Installation ......................................200
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................202
TRUNK LID .............................................................203
Fitting Adjustment .................................................203
Removal and Installation of Trunk Lid Assembly ..204
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................205
Removal and Installation of Trunk Lid Stay ..........205
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................205
Removal and Installation of Trunk Lid Lock ..........206
REMOVAL .......................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................206
Removal and Installation of Trunk Lid Striker .......207
REMOVAL ........................................................
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INSTALLATION .................................................207
Removal and Installation of Trunk Lid Weatherstrip .208
REMOVAL ........................................................
.208
INSTALLATION .................................................208
TRUNK LID OPENER .............................................209
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .209
System Description ...............................................210
TRUNK LID OPENER OPERATION .................210
Wiring Diagram —TLID— .....................................211

BL-4Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45 Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ..............213
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ................................214
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE ........214
DATA MONITOR ................................................215
ACTIVE TEST ...................................................215
Trouble Diagnosis .................................................216
TRUNK DOSE NOT OPEN WITH TRUNK LID
OPENER SWITCH / WITH INTELLIGENT KEY .216
VEHICLE SECURITY (THEFT WARNING) SYSTEM .220
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .220
System Description ...............................................222
DESCRIPTION ..................................................222
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT .....223
INITIAL CONDITION TO ACTIVATE THE SYS-
TEM ...................................................................223
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM ALARM OPER-
ATION ................................................................224
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM DEACTIVATION .224
PANIC ALARM OPERATION .............................224
CAN Communication System Description ............224
CAN Communication Unit .....................................224
Schematic .............................................................225
Wiring Diagram —VEHSEC— ..............................226
Terminals and Reference Value of BCM ...............232
Terminals and Reference Value of IPDM E/R .......232
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ................................233
CONSULT-II APPLICATION ITEM .....................234
Trouble Diagnosis Work Flow ...............................235
Preliminary Check ................................................235
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart .......................237
Diagnostic Procedure 1 ........................................238
DOOR SWITCH CHECK ...................................238
HOOD SWITCH CHECK ...................................241
TRUNK ROOM LAMP SWITCH CHECK ..........243
Diagnostic Procedure 2 ........................................245
SECURITY INDICATOR LAMP CHECK ............245
Diagnostic Procedure 3 ........................................246
FRONT DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH
CHECK ..............................................................246
Diagnostic Procedure 4 ........................................246
VEHICLE SECURITY HORN ALARM CHECK . 246
Diagnostic Procedure 5 ........................................247
VEHICLE SECURITY HEADLAMP ALARM
CHECK ..............................................................247
Diagnostic Procedure 6 ........................................247
DOOR LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH CHECK .247
Diagnostic Procedure 7 ........................................247
VEHCLE SECURITY HAZARD LAMP ALARM
CHECK ..............................................................247
IVIS (INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-
NATS) ......................................................................248
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .248
System Description ...............................................250
DESCRIPTION ..................................................250
PRECAUTIONS FOR KEY REGISTRATION ....250
SECURITY INDICATOR ....................................250
Operation Description ...........................................251
SYSTEM DIAGRAM ..........................................251
OPERATION WHEN INSERTING TO KEY SLOT .251OPERATION WHEN INTELLIGENT KEY IS
CARRIED ...........................................................251
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERA-
TION PROCEDURE ..........................................251
ECM Re-Communicating Function .......................252
Schematic .............................................................254
Wiring Diagram — NATS — ..................................256
Terminals and Reference Value for Intelligent Key
Unit ........................................................................264
Terminals and Reference Value for Steering Lock
Unit ........................................................................266
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ..............266
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ......267
Terminals and Reference Value for PDU ..............267
CONSULT-II ..........................................................268
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE ........268
CONSULT-II DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE FUNC-
TION ..................................................................270
HOW TO READ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS .270
“NATS V5.0” SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
ITEM CHART .....................................................271
“NATS BCM OR S/ENT” SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS ITEM CHART ....................................271
“NATS I-KEY” SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
ITEM CHART .....................................................272
Work Flow .............................................................272
Trouble Diagnoses Flow Chart for IVIS (NATS) ....275
Symptom Chart for Security Indicator ...................277
CONDITIONS OF VEHICLE (OPERATING CON-
DITIONS) ...........................................................277
Check Security Indicator Harness .........................277
DTC P1612 CHAIN of ECM-IMMU .......................278
DTC P1611 ID DISCORD, IMM-ECM ...................280
Removal and Installation of Key Slot ....................280
REMOVAL ..........................................................280
INSTALLATION ..................................................280
INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER ...........281
Wiring Diagram —TRNSCV— ..............................281
Trouble Diagnoses ................................................282
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................282
BODY REPAIR ........................................................284
Body Exterior Paint Color ......................................284
Body Component Parts .........................................285
UNDERBODY COMPONENT PARTS ...............285
BODY COMPONENT PARTS ............................287
Corrosion Protection ..........................................
...289
DESCRIPTION ..................................................289
UNDERCOATING ..............................................290
Body Sealing .........................................................291
DESCRIPTION ..................................................291
Body Construction .................................................294
BODY CONSTRUCTION ...................................294
Body Alignment .....................................................295
BODY CENTER MARKS ...................................295
PANEL PARTS MATCHING MARKS .................296
DESCRIPTION ..................................................297
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ................................298
UNDERBODY ....................................................300
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ........................302

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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid dumpers out of adjustment
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sunvisor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.