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Antitheft System - NATS Security VBC Logic

Classification: EL10-029

Reference: ITB10-059

Date: September 10, 2010

NATS SECURITY - VBC LOGIC

APPLIED VEHICLE: 2009-2011 All Infiniti with NATS/Immobilizer System

SERVICE INFORMATION

All model year 2009 - 2011 Infiniti vehicles equipped with NATS/Immobilizer system have the new VBC (Validate Before Crank) starter relay logic.

VBC (Validate Before Crank) Logic:

^ The BCM will make sure that a valid (registered) key is being used before engaging the starter relay. If the key is not authenticated the starter will not operate.

^ If the engine cranks the issue is not related to NATS. Do not replace NATS components (BCM I-Key FOB Reader or RF Receiver). Refer to ASIST for further diagnostic information as needed.