Keyless Entry - 'Intelligent Key'(R) Malfunctions

Classification:
EL03-023

Reference:
ITB03-059

Date:
September 18, 2003

DOOR "REQUEST" SWITCH INOPERATIVE OR INTELLIGENT KEY ISSUES

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2003 FX45/FX35 (550) - with Intelligent Key System

APPLIED VINS:
Vehicles built before:
JNRAS08U13X101274
JNRAS08W03X202663
JNRBS08W13X400947

APPLIED DATE:
Vehicles built before: March 14, 2003

IF YOU CONFIRM:

The Intelligent Key will start the vehicle's engine, but the following are inoperative:
^ The Intelligent Key lock/unlock buttons
^ Door handle lock/unlock buttons ("request" switches) Or

The Intelligent Key system has a "poor" range of operation, such as the following:
^ Intelligent Key door handle "request" switch does not work unless they move very close to the vehicle.
^ Intelligent Key does not work when pressing the driver's door "request" switch (lock/unlock) with the left hand when the Intelligent Key fob is in his/her right pocket.
^ Intelligent Key door handle "request" switch operates intermittently

ACTIONS:

Replace the Intelligent Key (Smart Keyless) Control Unit with the new Intelligent Key Control Unit listed in the Parts Information section of this bulletin.

NOTE:
If vehicle's engine does not start by using Intelligent Key, refer to ITB03-010 for Intelligent Key Troubleshooting Chart.

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the claims coding shown.





PARTS INFORMATION

NOTES:
^ The Intelligent Key range on vehicles built before March 14, 2003 is around 39 inches (1 meter) from the outside door mirror where the system's antenna units are located.
^ The range has been increased to 47 inches (1.2 meters) with the new Intelligent Key listed in the Parts Information section.
^ When you replace the Control Unit you must register all existing Intelligent Keys. Be sure to collect all "old" Intelligent Key(s) when replacing the Control Unit.
^ Refer to ITB03-010 for detailed instructions on how to register new Intelligent Key Control Units.