Last night while driving Max IV, the check engine light came on. I suspected it was another Evap system related code. So I go home and plug in my OBD2 scanner. The scanner fails to connect. I had no scanner lights, no scanning, no activity from the reader. Oh great. It seemed like the OBD2 port was dead. It was.
Next I tried the scanner on Max III and it worked as expected. So this is a Max IV specific problem.
To rewind a couple of weeks when I was working on an antenna replacement, I managed to blow a couple of 7.5 fuses in a slot named ELEC PARTS. This fuse is located on the 3rd row from the right at the top. The clock will not function if this fuse is blown. Since I knew I had a blown 7.5 amp fuse, I picked up a 3-pack of fuses a couple of days earlier. I had already planned to replace the fuse to get the clock running this weekend.
Here’s a picture from Kevlo911 that shows the ELEC PARTS fuse location.
Community Member Credit: Blackdiamond / 2002blackmax
With the help of the technical service manual on CD produced by Nissan on the 2002 and 2003 Maxima I now have located the quick fix for a problem, I have had since purchasing my used 2002 SE a few months ago. That is the driver’s door window one-touch up function for the window was not working properly. The driver’s door window one-touch-up function was not working properly. The window would go up to the top and then retreat about 5 inches back down again.
This problem is due to the limit switch needs to be reset which at first I thought would be a considerable job (to take off the door panel etc.) but ended up being literally a 2-minute job as the door panel can remain in place.
I know several ‘02 and ‘03 Maxima owners have had this same problem but no one then appeared to know the fix. Although this procedure is simple once you do it, my description seems long, but I wanted to be a descriptive as possible.
So here it is:
Step 1: Pry the plastic cap up off the bottom center of the door pull handle and remove the single Philips screw.
Step 2: Remove the whole switch panel (in which the door pull handle sits) by prying it up from the back end either with a flat-edged screwdriver or table knife or by hand. It’s just clipped in, so should come out relatively easily. Sliding it up at the back and then pulling it back.
You can now see the inside of the door from where the switch finishing plate sat. You can leave the wiring all attached and simply hang the switch and handle plastic assembly to one side so you can see the inside of the door.
Look inside towards the front bottom of the door behind the plastic barrier. You will see a small black switch. It almost looks like a black pan screw head. This is the reset switch, but there is a sequence to now doing the actual reset procedure. The switch doesn’t really feel like one when you press it through the plastic barrier which incidentally you don’t need to cut (at least I didn’t). It is a switch that is only on when you are pressing it, otherwise, when released it is off.
STEP 3: Turn the ignition on so the windows are receiving power. Make sure the window is (up) completely.
Press the reset switch (keep it pressed in) and roll (down) the window completely (manually! -NOT with AUTO ONE TOUCH FUNCTION)
Release the reset switch. Then close the window completely (manually only! – NOT AUTO UP FUNCTION).
1. Remove the screen surround by pulling and prying with a plastic interior “popper”. As you can see there are quite a few clips. There are 3 plugs onto the back of this. Undo them and put this aside. (Pic below is completed so disregard the black wire you will not have this until it is complete)
2. Next remove the 2 black screws at the top of bottom portion of the stereo.
3. Now pull on this to release 4 clips that hold this on. There is one plug at the bottom of this. unplug and set aside.
4. Now the actual stereo is exposed (silver box). It is held in with 4 screws. Remove there and pull it out. For the bottom left screw you may have to put your transmission in neutral to get a good angle on it. MAKE SURE YOUR PARKING BRAKE IS ON AND YOUR ARE ON LEVEL GROUND!
5. The connector you are looking for is the BIGGEST ONE. It is located on the bottom left hand (drivers) side of the stereo.
6. Cut the VSS wire. PURPLE/WHITE TRACER. Make sure you seal the ends to prevent shorting out. (I just quickly wrapped tape to make sure it worked before I permanently sealed the ends. This will eliminate the Speed Volume Control but I hated it anyways. so no biggy.
7. Next cut the EBrake wire. GREEN/RED TRACER. Ground the end that is coming out of the connector to the frame that holds the silver box (stereo) into the dash. I had to add an extra wire to get it to reach. (this will be soldered, again just quickly put together to make sure it worked).
well, guys here it is…I did a write-up on it for anyone else looking to do this mod. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics, This was really simple took me about 15 mins.
First, pop the plastic piece on side off
Second, pop off the plastic piece on the bottom of the steering wheel. Left side first!
Now go to the right side
You will then see a screw then holds the trim piece, unscrew with a Philips screwdriver
Next, gently pop out the trim piece to gain access to the ignition switch
Next, put your hand behind the ignition switch and push out GENTLY!
There is some information on the web that states the key fob port illustrated below charges the key fob. IT DOES NOT! It’s also stated in the Nissan Manual. It uses a 3V CR2032 that must be replaced as part of normal maintenance which is about every 2 years.
NOTE: The Intelligent Key port does not charge the Intelligent Key battery. If you see the low battery indicator, replace the battery as soon as possible. See Intelligent Key battery replacement in the Maintenance and do-it-yourself section.
The Nissan Intelligent key is a technology that allows you to lock and unlock the doors of your Nissan vehicle as well as open and close the trunk and start the vehicle with the simple push of a button.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS
The first step to Nissan key programming is to get in the car with the key, then lock the doors.
Put the key into the ignition, but don’t start the car, then remove the key. Do this about six times, although it can take up to 10 times. When your car accepts the key, the hazard lights will flash twice. This puts the vehicle and key in program mode.
Put the key back in the ignition and turn the key, without starting the vehicle, to activate the electronics.
Immediately press any button on the Nissan Intelligent Key. This needs to be done quickly to be effective.
Next, you’ll want to test out the Nissan Intelligent Key. Stand farther away from your Nissan and click the buttons on the Key. If the lights flash or the horn beeps once, your Nissan Intelligent Key programming was successful!
You’ll want to test this out near your Nissan to be sure everything works properly. Walk up to your vehicle and open the door – you should be able to do this without having to press any buttons on your Nissan Intelligent Key.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY?
Lock and unlock your doors and trunk without using your Nissan Intelligent Key. So long as your key is on your person, all you’ll need to do is press the “Request Switch” button on your door or trunk to lock/unlock it.
Push-button ignition. Get up and go that much quicker! With Nissan Intelligent Key, all you need to do is press the Start/Stop button to start up or turn off your vehicle.
Avoid accidental lockout. Thanks to Nissan Intelligent Key programming, there’s no need to worry about accidentally locking your keys in the car. Your Nissan Intelligent Key senses the status of your door lock when you shut it, and if your keys are still in the car, it won’t lock and will buzz you to let you know you left them in the cabin or trunk.
Additional Reference Notes:
Although the life of the battery varies depending on the operating conditions, the battery’s life is approximately 2 years. If the battery is discharged, replace it with a new one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost discharged, insert the Intelligent Key into the Intelligent Key port to start the engine.
Replace the discharged battery with a new one as soon as possible. Replace the CR2025 battery with a new one, making sure the negative side of the battery is facing up toward you.
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost discharged, the guiding light *B of the key port *A blinks and the indicator appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display.
In this case, inserting the Intelligent Key into port *A allows you to start the engine. Make sure that the key ringside faces backward as illustrated. Insert the Intelligent Key in the port until it is latched and secured.
To remove the Intelligent Key from the port, push the ignition switch to the OFF position and pull the Intelligent Key out of the port.
The key port does not charge the key battery. If you see the low battery indicator in the dot-matrix liquid crystal display, replace the battery as soon as possible.
Never place anything except the Intelligent Key in the Intelligent Key port. Doing so may cause damage to the equipment.
Make sure the Intelligent Key is in the correct direction when inserting it to the Intelligent Key port. The engine may not start if it is in the wrong direction.
Remove the Intelligent Key from the Intelligent Key port after the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position.
This video shows how to install Fortin Evo NIST1 into a Maxima from 2009-2014 that has push to start. This is how to use OEM key fob by pushing LOCK 3X to remote start the vehicle. Hope this helps and encourages you to keep upgrading,
