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Work Flow:




WORK FLOW

WARNING:
- Whenever possible, set the system to "Demonstration mode" if INFINITI Communicator system needs to be activated during service procedures.
- If you activate the INFINITI Communicator system (when the system is not in the demonstration mode), the Communicator Response Center operator may dispatch police.


PRELIMINARY CHECK




1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check "MAYDAY", "INFORMATION", "REDIAL" and "NO SERVICE" indicator lamps operation.




- If no malfunction is detected, indicator lamps will turn off after the bulb check (self-diagnosis) is terminated for about 30 seconds or more.

NOTE:
- Bulb check (self-diagnosis) is not performed unless the ignition switch has been turned off for at least 3 minutes.
- Bulb check is not performed during contact with Communicator Response Center




- If the system detects malfunctions, both "MAYDAY" and "INFORMATION" indicator lamps remain illuminated. Perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II and repair or replace the system. Refer to "How to Perform Self-diagnosis".

NOTE: For details of indicator lamps operation, refer to "INDICATOR LAMPS OPERATION".




SYMPTOM CHART 1 (CONSULT-II SELF-DIAGNOSIS ITEM)

NOTE: After replacing IVCS unit, set up the replaced IVCS unit. Refer to "System Setting (When IVCS Unit is Replaced.)".




SYMPTOM CHART 2 (BASED ON SYMPTOM)
Before referencing this chart, confirm the operation of the indicator lamps. Refer to "PRELIMINARY CHECK". If the indicators show the system is malfunctioning, perform the self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II.

POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT FOR IVCS

UNIT CHECK




Main Power Supply Circuit Check

If NG, check the following:
- 15 A fuse [No 56, located in fuse and fusible link box]
- 10 A fuse [No.10, located in fuse block (J/B)]
- Harness for open or short between fuse and IVCS unit




Ground Circuit Check

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INDICATOR LAMPS CHECK

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IVCS SWITCH CHECK

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DRIVER SIDE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE SWITCH CHECK

REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK FUNCTION CHECK (CONSULT-II "FUNCTION CHECK" MODE)

Description
"Remote door unlock function" can be checked using CONSULT-II. Driver side door can be unlocked according to the commands to the smart entrance control unit by the IVCS unit.

NOTE: Before performing the function check, confirm that power door lock system operates properly.

How to perform function check.




1. Lock the doors with door lock/unlock switch on driver's door trim.
2. Touch "FUNCTION CHECK".
3. Touch "DOOR UNLOCK".




4. Touch "START". Then driver side door will be unlocked.
- If the door cannot be unlocked using CONSULT-II, check harness for open or short between smart entrance control unit terminal 20 and IVCS unit terminal 32.

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STOLEN VEHICLE TRACKING/ALARM NOTIFICATION SETTING

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GPS ANTENNA CHECK

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AIR BAG DIAGNOSES SENSOR UNIT COMMUNICATION CHECK

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SMART ENTRANCE CONTROL UNIT COMMUNICATION CHECK

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TELEPHONE STEERING SWITCH CHECK