2007 INFINITI FX35 BCM

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INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
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System DescriptionNIS001N6

The Intelligent Key system is a system which can lock and unlock the doors (door lock function) and start
the engine (engine start function) by carrying around the Intelligent Key, which operates based on the
results of electrical key-ID verification using two-way communications between the Intelligent Key and the
vehicle

Operation of the remote control buttons on the Intelligent Key also provides the same functions as the
remote control entry system. (Remote control entry functions)

As an ignition key warning function, when a door is locked or unlocked with entry switch or remote control-
ler button operation, the hazard lamps flash and the Intelligent Key warning buzzer sounds.

Even if the vehicle or Intelligent Key battery runs down, the door can be locked and unlocked and the
engine started with the mechanical key built into the Intelligent Key.

If an Intelligent Key was lost, a new Intelligent Key can be registered. A maximum of 4 Intelligent Keys can
be registered.

It has been made possible to diagnose the system, change the function setting and register an Intelligent
Key with the CONSULT-II.
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION
Operation Description

When the driver door, passenger door, or back door request switch is pressed, Intelligent Key unit sends a
request signal from the transmission antenna corresponding to the pressed door request switch, key-ID
verification is performed using two-way communication with Intelligent Key, and if ID is successfully veri-
fied, a door lock/unlock request signal is sent to BCM (Body Control Module) using CAN communication
to lock/unlock the door lock.

When door is locking, door is unlocked, when door is unlocking, door is locked.

When door is locked/unlocked by door request switch operation, hazard lamps flash and Intelligent Key
warning buzzer sounds.

With the locking operation of door request switch, door lock actuators of all door are locked.
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Driver side door request switch operation

When door request switch (driver side) is pushed (unlock), driver side door lock actuator is unlocked.
(Selective door unlock function)

When door request switch (driver side) is pushed (unlock) for the second time within 5 seconds after the
first operation, door lock actuators on passenger's and other's doors are unlocked.

Unlock mode can be changed using “WORK SUPPORT” mode in “SELECTIVE UNLOCK FUNCTION”.
Refer to BL-116, "
WORK SUPPORT" .
Passenger side door request switch operation

When door request switch (passenger side) is pushed (unlock), passenger side door lock actuator is
unlocked.

When door request switch (passenger side) is pushed (unlock) for the second time with in 5 seconds after
the first operation, door lock actuators on driver's and other's doors are unlocked.

Unlock mode can be changed using “WORK SUPPORT” mode in “SELECTIVE UNLOCK FUNCTION”.
Refer to BL-116, "
WORK SUPPORT" .
Back door request switch operation

When back door request switch is pushed (unlock), back door lock actuator is unlocked.

When back door request switch is pushed (unlock) for the second time with in 5 seconds after the first
operation, door lock actuators on driver's and passenger's doors are unlocked.

Unlock mode can be changed using “WORK SUPPORT” mode in “SELECTIVE UNLOCK FUNCTION”.
Refer to BL-116, "
WORK SUPPORT" .
Operation Condition
Auto Door Lock Function
After the door request switch in the driver or passenger or back door is operated and the vehicle door is
unlocked, all the doors are automatically locked unless the mechanical key is inserted into the ignition knob,
the ignition knob is pressed, any door request switch is pressed, any one of the doors is opened, or an Intelli-
gent Key remote control button is operated within 30 seconds.
Key Reminder Function
The hazard lamps will flash and the Intelligent Key warning buzzer will sound several times when the door lock
is locked or unlocked by door request switch operation.
When ignition switch ON or any door is opened, key reminder function is not operate.
Intelligent Key Lock-in Prevention Function
When doors are locked using door lock and unlock switch or driver door lock knob while Intelligent key is in
vehicle and doors open, Intelligent Key unit sends door unlock request signal to BCM via CAN communication
to unlock all doors to prevent Intelligent Key from becoming locked in vehicle.
CAUTION:
The above function operates when the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. However, there are cases
that Intelligent Key cannot be detected and this function will not operate when Intelligent Key is on the
instrument panel, rear parcel shelf, or in the glove box. Also, this system sometimes does not operate
if the Intelligent Key is in the door pocket for the open door.
REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY FUNCTIONS
Door Lock Function

Operating a remote controller button on the Intelligent Key sends the Intelligent Key-ID to the Intelligent
Key unit. Intelligent Key unit conducts a verification of the received key-ID, and if the verification is
Request switch operation Operating conditions (When all the conditions below are met)
Door request switch (Driver side)

Closing all doors (door switch: OFF)

The Intelligent Key is in the antenna detection area for the door for which the door
request switch (LOCK) was operated.
Door request switch (passenger side)
Door request switch (back door)
Vehicle operation Hazard lamp Intelligent Key warning buzzer
Door unlock operation Once Once
Door lock operation Twice Twice

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accepted, a door lock or door unlock request signal is sent to BCM via CAN communication to lock/unlock
the door.

When door lock/unlock is performed using Intelligent Key remote controller button operation, operation
confirmation is conducted by making hazard lamps flash and Intelligent Key warning buzzer sound.
OPERATION CONDITION
Door lock/unlock operation is necessary for all doors close.
Map Lamp And Keyhole Illumination Function
When the following conditions come:

condition of map lamp switch is DOOR position;

door switch OFF (when all the doors are closed);
Remote control button of Intelligent Key turns on interior lamp (for 30 seconds) with input of UNLOCK signal
from Intelligent Key.
Panic Alarm Function
When key switch is OFF and ignition knob is not pushed (when mechanical key is not inserted in ignition
knob), BCM turns ON and OFF horn and headlamp intermittently with input of PANIC ALARM signal from
Intelligent Key. The alarm automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when Intelligent Key unit receives any
signal from Intelligent Key.
Panic alarm operation mode can be changed using “WORK SUPPORT” mode in “PANIC ALARM DELAY”.
Refer to BL-116, "
WORK SUPPORT" .
Remote Control Power Window Down (Open) Operation
When Intelligent Key unlock switch is turned ON with ignition switch OFF, and Intelligent Key unlock switch is
detected to be on continuously for 3 seconds, the driver's door and passenger's door power windows are
simultaneously opened.
Power window is operated to open and the operation continues as long as the Intelligent Key unlock switch is
pressed.
Remote control power window down operation mode can be changed using “P/W DOWN DELAY” mode in
“WORK SUPPORT”. Refer to BL-116, "
WORK SUPPORT" .
Key Reminder Function
As an operation verification function, when doors are locked or unlocked using Intelligent Key remote control-
ler button operation, hazard lamps flash and horn sounds.
ENGINE STARTUP FUNCTION
Operation Description

When ignition knob is pressed, Intelligent Key unit sends request signal from inside key antenna, key-ID
verification is conducted with Intelligent Key using two-way communication, and if verification is success-
ful, an ignition rotation prohibition latch release signal is sent to steering lock unit. Steering lock unit
releases ignition knob rotation prohibition latch. (Ignition knob can now be turned.)

When it becomes possible to rotate the ignition knob, “KEY” warning lamp in combination meter lights up
green to notify driver that ignition knob can be turned.
NOTE:
When it becomes impossible to rotate the ignition knob, “KEY” warning lamp in combination meter lights
up red.

When key-ID verification is successful and ignition knob switch is in the ON state, Intelligent Key unit uses
CAN communication to send engine start permission signal to BCM.

When BCM receives engine start permission signal, it uses CAN communication to sent starter request
signal to IPDM E/R so that the engine will start when ignition knob is rotated to START position.
Operation Range
Engine can be started when Intelligent Key is in the vehicle. However, sometimes engine might not start when
Intelligent Key is on instrument panel, rear parcel shelf, or in glove box.
Vehicle operation Hazard lamp Horn
Door unlocking operation Once —
Door locking operation Twice Once

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Terminals and Reference Value for Steering Lock unitNIS001NC
Terminals and Reference Value for BCMNIS001ND
Te r -
minal Wire
color Item Signal
Input/
output Condition
Voltage (V)
(Approx.)
Ignition knob
position Operation or conditions
1 L/R Power source (Fuse) Input LOCK — Battery voltage
2R/W Steering lock unit
power supply Input LOCK — 5
3R/B Steering lock unit com-
munication signal Input LOCK Press ignition knob with
Intelligent Key inside vehi-
cle.
Other than the above 5
4Y/B Steering lock unit
ground —— — 0
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color Item Signal
Input/
output Condition
Voltage (V)
(Approx.)
1PU Key ring illumination
output signal Output Key ring illumination is lighting. Battery voltage
Key ring illumination is being turned off. 0
12 P/B Front door switch (Pas-
senger side) Input Door open (ON)
→ Close (OFF) 0 → Battery voltage
13 P/L Rear door switch RH Input Door open (ON) → Close (OFF) 0 → Battery voltage
37 B/W Key switch Input Insert mechanical key from ignition key
cylinder. Battery voltage
Remove mechanical key from ignition
key cylinder. 0
38 W/L Ignition switch (ON) Input Ignition switch is in ON or START posi-
tion Battery voltage
39 L CAN-H Input/
Output ——
40 P CAN-L Input/
Output ——
41 R/B Battery saver output
signal Output 30 minutes after ignition switch is turned
to OFF 0
Ignition switch is in ON position Battery voltage
42 L/R Power source (Fuse) Input — Battery voltage
44 Y Driver door lock actua-
tor (Unlock) Output
Door lock / unlock switch
(Free → Unlock) 0
→ Battery voltage
45 G/W Left turn signal lamp Output When door lock or unlock is operated
using Intelligent Key.*
1
(ON → OFF) Battery voltage
→ 0
46 BR/W Right turn signal lamp Output When door lock or unlock is operated
using Intelligent Key.*
1
(ON → OFF) Battery voltage
→ 0
47 Y/R Step lamp output sig-
nal Output Step lamp is lighting. 0
Step lamp is being turned off. Battery voltage

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List of Operation Related PartsNIS001NJ
Parts marked with × are the parts related to operation.
Will not operate if there is a malfunction in
the area where there is a ×.
Intelligent Key
Key switch
Ignition knob switch ACC switch
Ignition switch
Door unlock sensor
Door switch
Door request switch
Inside key antenna
Out side key antenna
Intelligent Key warning buzzer Intelligent Key unit
CAN communication system
BCM
Combination meter
Steering lock unitStop lamp switch Detention switch
Passenger side select unlock relay
Door lock/unlock operation using Intelligent
Key remote controller button operation ×××××××
Door lock/unlock operation using door
request switch operation ×××××××××
Selective door unlock function using door
request switch operation ××××××× ×
Selective door unlock function using Intelli-
gent Key remote controller button opera-
tion ××× ×××
Door lock/unlock operation using mechani-
cal key ×
Ignition knob rotation permission using
Intelligent Key ××× × × × × ×
Ignition knob rotation permission using
mechanical key ×× × × ×× ×
Engine start using Intelligent Key ×× ×××××××
Engine start using mechanical key ×× × × × × ×
Key reminder door lock operation ××××××××
Selector lever reminder operation ×× ××× ×
Ignition switch return forgotten warning ××× × × × ×
Ignition key warning (when using mechani-
cal key) ××××
Ignition switch OFF position warning (for
inside car: when door closed) ×××× × × ×
Ignition switch OFF position warning (for
outside car: when door opened/closed) ×××× × ×× × ××
Warning for removal of Intelligent Key to
outside the car (when door open/closed) ××× × × ×× × × ×
Warning for removal of Intelligent Key to
outside the car (from window) ××× × × × × ×
Door lock non-operation warning ×××××××××
Intelligent key low battery warning ×× ×××

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Trouble Diagnosis Symptom ChartNIS001NK
ALL FUNCTIONS OF THE INTELLIGENT KEY ARE NOT OPERATING
REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY FUNCTION MALFUNCTION
Symptom Diagnoses service procedure Refer to page
“KEY” and “P shift” warning lamps in combination
meter do not light up at all. 1.
Check Intelligent Key unit power supply and ground
circuit BL-124
2. Check CAN communication
BL-124
3. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
“KEY” and “P shift” warning lamps in combination
meter turn on, but doors cannot be locked/
unlocked or the engine can not be started using
Intelligent Key. 1.
Use CONSULT-II to check if the Intelligent Key has
been registered Refer to
CONSULT-II Operation Manual
2. Use CONSULT-II setting change function to check if
Intelligent Key system has been cancelled BL-116
3. Intelligent Key battery inspection
BL-147
4. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
Symptom Diagnoses service procedure Refer to page
Door lock/unlock does not operate (other func-
tions normal) when Intelligent Key remote con-
troller button is operated. 1. Check door lock/unlock setting
BL-116
2. Intelligent Key battery inspectionBL-147
3. Check door unlock sensorBL-131
4. Check door switchBL-129
5. Replace BCMBCS-14
6. Replace Intelligent Key unit BL-146
Driver side selective door unlock function does
not operate, when Intelligent Key remote control-
ler button is operated.
(All other remote control entry function is OK.) 1. Check selective door unlock setting
BL-116
2. Replace BCMBCS-14
3. Replace Intelligent Key unit BL-146
Panic alarm (horn and headlamp) do not acti-
vate, when panic alarm button is continuously
pressed.
(All other remote control entry function is OK.) 1. Check panic alarm mode
BL-116
2. Check headlamp functionBL-145
3. Check horn functionBL-145
4. Check IPDM E/R operationBL-145
5. Check key switch (Intelligent Key unit input)BL-125
6. Check ignition knob switchBL-127
7. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
Hazard lamps do not flash during door lock oper-
ation using Intelligent Key remote controller but-
ton operated.
(Turn signal lamp operation is OK.)
(All other remote control entry function is OK.) 1. Check key reminder setting
BL-116
2. Replace BCMBCS-14
3. Replace Intelligent Key unit BL-146
Hazard lamps do not flash during door lock oper-
ation using Intelligent Key remote controller but-
ton operated.
(Turn signal lamps do not operate.) Check hazard function
BL-145
Intelligent Key warning buzzer does not sound
during door lock/unlock operation using Intelli-
gent Key remote controller button is operated.
(All other remote control entry function is OK.) 1.
Check if the operation confirmation Intelligent Key
warning buzzer was cancelled by the CONSULT-II set-
tings change function BL-116
2. Check Intelligent Key warning buzzer
BL-134
3. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146

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DOOR LOCK FUNCTION MALFUNCTION
Before conducting the diagnosis in the following table, check all power door lock system function. Refer to BL-
21, "POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM" .
Symptom Diagnoses service procedure Refer to page
Door lock/unlock does not operate when door
request switch operation is used (power door
lock system is normal). 1. Check door lock/unlock setting
BL-116
2. Check outside key antennaBL-135
3. Intelligent Key battery inspectionBL-147
4. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
Door lock/unlock do not operate using door
request switch operated (power door lock sys-
tem is normal). 1. Check door switch
BL-1292. Check key switch (Intelligent Key unit input)BL-125
3. Check ignition knob switchBL-127
4. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
Driver side selective door unlock function does
not operate, when door request switch is oper-
ated.
(All other door lock function is OK.) 1. Check selective door unlock setting
BL-116
2. Replace BCMBCS-14
Passenger side selective door unlock function
does not operate, when door request switch is
operated.
(All other door lock function is OK.) 1. Check selective door unlock setting
BL-116
2. Check passenger side select unlock relayBL-144
3. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
Hazard lamps do not flash during door lock
operation using door request switch operated.
(Turn signal lamp operation is normal.)
(All other door lock function is OK.) 1. Check key reminder setting
BL-116
2. Replace BCMBCS-14
3. Replace Intelligent Key unit BL-146
Hazard lamps do not flash during door lock
operation using door request switch operated.
(Turn signal lamps do not operate.) Check hazard function
BL-145

Intelligent Key warning buzzer does not sound
during door lock/unlock operation using Intelli-
gent Key (regardless of whether Intelligent Key
remote controller button or request switch oper-
ation is used). 1. Check if the operation confirmation Intelligent Key
warning buzzer was cancelled by the CONSULT-II
settings change function BL-116
2. Check Intelligent Key warning buzzer
BL-134
3. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
Door lock/unlock operation confirmation Intelli-
gent Key warning buzzer sounds, but door lock
actuator does not operate. (And hazard lamps
do not flash.) 1. Check CAN communication
BL-124
2. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146

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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
BL-147
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)
BL-125
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)
BL-126
2. Replace Intelligent Key unitBL-146
KEY indicator and security indicator does
not flashing with mechanical key inserted. 1. Check stop lamp switch
BL-141
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