Same problem with mine actually....
It doesn't flash the lights... It just UNLOCKS the doors again.
I'm thinking it is because my car is a direct import from Japan, I live in New Zealand.
Anyone got any more ideas?!?
I've searched lots of forums, and still no luck... Might post a pic of my key fob!
If I can do that on this forum! being a noobie!
Yeah, I have searched through a lot of different forums as well and it seems to work for others (mostly). At least something happens for you! Doors unlock, which is something better than nothing, haha.
1.Get in & lock the doors
2.Insert the key into the ignition 6 times within 15 seconds
3.Hazard lights should flash
4.Put key back into the ignition & turn to Accessory
5.Press the master door lock (on drivers door arm rest) unlock/lock
6.Hit the lock button on the remote
7.Hazards should flash
8.Pull key out and open the drivers door and then close it
9.It should be set
These instructions worked perfectly for me. If you have more than one remote, I believe that you repeat step 6 for each remote before performing step 8. However, I have not tried registering more than one remote.
Will try it later today... Have a go and let me know if it works.
any idea how to import pictures to the threads?
Got it working. I just had to find the sweet spot where the key sensor registers that a key is inserted. Before going off and doing the insert/remove key from the ignition six times, go ahead and test to see if the key sensor chime works. Open the door and insert the key into the ignition cylinder. If there is a chime, then it works. If not, then wiggle it around until you hit the sweet spot where you hear the chime. I found it by turning the key slightly towards you (direction all the way away from on) as I was inserting and removing the key into the ignition cylinder. Once I figured out the sweet spot, I did the insert/remove key six times that is listed in the procedure and got the lights to flash. Once in program mode, just push one of the buttons on the remote within five seconds and hold it for a second til the lights flash again. Bingo. Now I have keyless again. Hope this helps those that can't get into program mode (lights flashing).
P.S. I think you can only insert pictures from a URL? Correct me if I am wrong. Might need to sign up for a photo storage place somewhere.
Tried that and STILL no lights flashing. The chime does chime when I put the key in about 4mm. So that part is working ok.
The car just UNLOCKS The doors.....
I try the button press ting , but it still doesn't program....
I'm totally confused about it all now.....
I'm thinking it is because it is a proper Japanese version of the car, an import, it is an Avenir Salut X, which is basically the Pulsar/Sentra/Primera.
Are you saying the remote partly works.
Like it unlocks but doesn't lock ?
I had one remote that was like this, i took it apart and the micro switch had broken off the board.
I re-soldered it and it works now.
Hi IanH, funny that becuase my name is also Ian H.....
Anyway...
this is waht happens.
I get in the car. Lock the doors.
Insert the key into the ignition 6 times in less than 10 seconds, and on the 6th removal the doors unlock themselves. (No flashing of indicator lights)
I try the re program part of the new key fob and nothing works.
In fact, when you have the key in the ignition the key fob what is working will not operate the door locks.
Well Ian is not at all common in the USA, I am from England originally, all the Ian's here appear to be under 10 yrs old, generally some mother shouting Ian at her kid. I guess Ian Anderson is to blame !!!
So this is a new remote and it wont program.
Well check the battery and if its OK i still say get another remote and try again.
You certainly don't want to risk the key fob that works.
That's just weird. At least you know by the door chime that it registers when you insert the key into the ignition cylinder. Just real picky about the exact position when it finally recognizes that the key is inserted and chimes. Funny how your doors actually unlock though. So your remote partly works? Can you see the numbers or registration numbers on the back of your remote? If it is factory, it should list something like this:
FCC ID # (BACK OF REMOTE) :
KOBUTA3T
KOBUTA37
CANADA: 1983 101 754
Keep in mind that my 97 Altima is not JDM. The Altima, Sentra, Pathfinder, etc. use the same remote (same registrations too) as far as I know. If you cannot read the numbers on the back, I found that putting my digital camera into macro mode and snapping a pic of it that way helps.
I got a remote given to me from my brother who found it on a building site.
It is the exact same remote that is on the keyring that came with the car.
It is Black, slightly tear drop shaped with three buttons. The biggest button is semi circular and fits the blob end of the terar drop shape and is the LOCK button. The unlock button is below this and smaller and of the opposte side to the semi circle.
There is also a small black circular button that unlocks the trunk.
I need get a piccasso account or something to get the remote picture on here.
I have a new battery in it and I just presume the remote works. The thing that gets me is that I can't get the car into Programming mode. Even if I try to press the buttons on the working remote when I think the car is in programming mode nothing happens. The working remote does work fine though so that remote isn't a problem, just getting the car into programming mode....
The car is a Nissan Avenir Salut X Import from Japan to New Zealand, 1999 model. 2.0 ltr with 6 Speed CVT gear box....
mine is like your description but slightly different from the picture.
Mine says Nissan on the front.
did you check the back to see if the numbers are the same ?
I still don't understand if one button works or the car unlocks by itself when you try to program.
These clearly are made by someone else for Nisan and i wonder if it is in fact for a different brand of car. found it....mine is made by United Technologies Automotive !!!
BTW there is a mix of japan made and USA / Mexico made cars here. i don't believe there is any difference in the fob programing.
But I don't remember any numbers on the back of the Fob.
When I insert and remove the key from the ignition, on the 6th time the car unlocks itself. NO BUTTONS PRESSED. So instead of doing the light flashing, as people say it would, it unlocks the doors.
So, at this point, thinking that maybe the car HAS gone into Programming mode, I try the various processes that people have said with programming the remote, but nothing happens.
Does anyone know of a way to test the Remote for radio waves??? just to see if it is actually Transmitting?
The most important thing to do before anything else is to verify whether or not your car even gets into program mode. For those of us in the states, that happens when the hazard lights flash. It would be pointless to go through all the steps if you are not able to get your car into program mode. Make sure you can get the door to chime, verifying that your key is recognized as being inserted into the ignition cylinder. Once in program mode, you are set!
By the way, I got a compatible aftermarket FOB to work with the factory keyless entry system. A photo of the FOB is below:
Does anyone know of a way to test the Remote for radio waves??? just to see if it is actually Transmitting?
After you have found out the frequency band you could check it with either a scanner or field strength meter.
This would prob cost more than buying a new remote imho !!!
Linear Mode
