13 tweaks you probably didn't know about!
#1
13 tweaks you probably didn't know about!
This info was originally from altimas.net member, but it works on maxima model as well!
After reading a couple of threads about adjusting the sensitivity of the automatic on/off feature for my Xenons, I decided to pay a visit to my dealer. Well, it turns out that once the car is hooked up to the dealer’s diagnostic computer, they can change several other settings at the same time.
These settings are not listed in the owner’s manual, or even in the books the repair guys use. Here are the settings you can change and the appropriate modes:
Door Lock/Unlock (with single click on keyfob)
Mode 1: Unlock left front door only
Mode 2: Unlock all doors
Anti-lock Out (prevents locking keys in car)
Mode 1: Master door lock switch can activate door locks w/ key in ignition
Mode 2: Master door lock switch cannot activate door locks w/ key in ignition
Dome Lamp Timer
Mode 1: Interior lamp comes on when left front door is unlocked
Mode 2: Interior lamp does not come on when left front door is unlocked
Retained Power (Amount of time windows and sunroof will operate after turning off ignition)
Mode 1: 45 seconds
Mode 2: No delay (Will not operate after ignition key is turned off)
Mode 3: 2 minutes
Auto Light On (headlights turn on as it gets dark)
Mode 1: Factory setting
Mode 2: Lights come on sooner than factory setting
Mode 3: Lights come on later than factor setting
Mode 4: Lights come on later than Mode 3
Head Lamp Battery Saver (applies when headlights left in “on” position, not in “auto.”
Mode 1: Shuts lamps off after 5 minutes
Mode 2: No time delay (headlights turn off immediately)
Headlamp Illumination delay (time headlights remain on after exiting car when headlight is in the “auto” position)
Mode 1: 45 seconds
Mode 2: No Delay (lights turn off immediately)
Mode 3: 30 Seconds
Mode 4: 1 minute
Mode 5: 1 ˝ minutes
Mode 6: 2 minutes
Mode 7: 2 ˝ minutes
Mode 8: 3 minutes
Hazard and Horn Reminder Mode (key fob allows you to choose between modes 1 & 2, but there are 4 others)
Mode 1 (C Mode): Lock = 2 flash, 1 horn /// Unlock = 1 flash, 0 horn
Mode 2 (S Mode): Lock = 2 flash, 0 horn /// Unlock = 0 flash, 0 horn
Mode 3: Lock = 0 flash, 0 horn /// Unlock = 0 flash, 0 horn
Mode 4: Lock = 2 flash, 0 horn /// Unlock = 1 flash, 0 horn
Mode 5: Lock = 2 flash, 1 horn /// Unlock = 0 flash, 0 horn
Mode 6: Lock = 0 flash, 1 horn /// Unlock = 1 flash, 0 horn
Remote Auto Locking Function Mode (Doors automatically lock after exiting car)
Mode 1: 5 minute delay
Mode 2: Function disabled
Mode 3: 1 minute delay
Remote Panic Alarm Operation Mode (activates when button on keyfob held for approx. __)
Mode 1: .5 seconds
Mode 2: Function disabled
Mode 3: 1.5 seconds
Remote Trunk Open Operation Mode (activates when button on keyfob held for approx. __)
Mode 1: .5 seconds
Mode 2: Function disabled
Mode 3: 1.5 seconds
Remote Power Window Down Operation Mode (activates when button on keyfob held for approx. __)
Mode 1: 3 seconds
Mode 2: Function disabled
Mode 3: 5 seconds
After reading a couple of threads about adjusting the sensitivity of the automatic on/off feature for my Xenons, I decided to pay a visit to my dealer. Well, it turns out that once the car is hooked up to the dealer’s diagnostic computer, they can change several other settings at the same time.
These settings are not listed in the owner’s manual, or even in the books the repair guys use. Here are the settings you can change and the appropriate modes:
Door Lock/Unlock (with single click on keyfob)
Mode 1: Unlock left front door only
Mode 2: Unlock all doors
Anti-lock Out (prevents locking keys in car)
Mode 1: Master door lock switch can activate door locks w/ key in ignition
Mode 2: Master door lock switch cannot activate door locks w/ key in ignition
Dome Lamp Timer
Mode 1: Interior lamp comes on when left front door is unlocked
Mode 2: Interior lamp does not come on when left front door is unlocked
Retained Power (Amount of time windows and sunroof will operate after turning off ignition)
Mode 1: 45 seconds
Mode 2: No delay (Will not operate after ignition key is turned off)
Mode 3: 2 minutes
Auto Light On (headlights turn on as it gets dark)
Mode 1: Factory setting
Mode 2: Lights come on sooner than factory setting
Mode 3: Lights come on later than factor setting
Mode 4: Lights come on later than Mode 3
Head Lamp Battery Saver (applies when headlights left in “on” position, not in “auto.”
Mode 1: Shuts lamps off after 5 minutes
Mode 2: No time delay (headlights turn off immediately)
Headlamp Illumination delay (time headlights remain on after exiting car when headlight is in the “auto” position)
Mode 1: 45 seconds
Mode 2: No Delay (lights turn off immediately)
Mode 3: 30 Seconds
Mode 4: 1 minute
Mode 5: 1 ˝ minutes
Mode 6: 2 minutes
Mode 7: 2 ˝ minutes
Mode 8: 3 minutes
Hazard and Horn Reminder Mode (key fob allows you to choose between modes 1 & 2, but there are 4 others)
Mode 1 (C Mode): Lock = 2 flash, 1 horn /// Unlock = 1 flash, 0 horn
Mode 2 (S Mode): Lock = 2 flash, 0 horn /// Unlock = 0 flash, 0 horn
Mode 3: Lock = 0 flash, 0 horn /// Unlock = 0 flash, 0 horn
Mode 4: Lock = 2 flash, 0 horn /// Unlock = 1 flash, 0 horn
Mode 5: Lock = 2 flash, 1 horn /// Unlock = 0 flash, 0 horn
Mode 6: Lock = 0 flash, 1 horn /// Unlock = 1 flash, 0 horn
Remote Auto Locking Function Mode (Doors automatically lock after exiting car)
Mode 1: 5 minute delay
Mode 2: Function disabled
Mode 3: 1 minute delay
Remote Panic Alarm Operation Mode (activates when button on keyfob held for approx. __)
Mode 1: .5 seconds
Mode 2: Function disabled
Mode 3: 1.5 seconds
Remote Trunk Open Operation Mode (activates when button on keyfob held for approx. __)
Mode 1: .5 seconds
Mode 2: Function disabled
Mode 3: 1.5 seconds
Remote Power Window Down Operation Mode (activates when button on keyfob held for approx. __)
Mode 1: 3 seconds
Mode 2: Function disabled
Mode 3: 5 seconds
#2
the only one that interests me is the remote window power down feature. My buddy has a 95 se and his does it, i tried it and mine doesnt. I was ticked off. What can i do, just go to the dealer and ask for them to fix?
thanks
b
thanks
b
#3
Originally posted by sleepur
the only one that interests me is the remote window power down feature. My buddy has a 95 se and his does it, i tried it and mine doesnt. I was ticked off. What can i do, just go to the dealer and ask for them to fix?
thanks
b
the only one that interests me is the remote window power down feature. My buddy has a 95 se and his does it, i tried it and mine doesnt. I was ticked off. What can i do, just go to the dealer and ask for them to fix?
thanks
b
#5
Originally posted by MaximaZero
if you have a 2000-2001, you dont have this feature.
if you have a 2000-2001, you dont have this feature.
#9
How do I go about getting those changed? I know some you can, like silent mode for locking the car. But the others you listed have to be done by the dealer?? How did this person find all this out? interesting stuff. if it's there why can't we change it?
#10
Originally posted by Greg's2kGLE
How do I go about getting those changed? I know some you can, like silent mode for locking the car. But the others you listed have to be done by the dealer?? How did this person find all this out? interesting stuff. if it's there why can't we change it?
How do I go about getting those changed? I know some you can, like silent mode for locking the car. But the others you listed have to be done by the dealer?? How did this person find all this out? interesting stuff. if it's there why can't we change it?
#13
so does anyone have a 2001 that can do this. Does this mean that they changed the ECU between 2001 and 2002?
that suxs that it does it back in 95 but not in 2001, going backwards with technology,
listen to me be bitter, grrr
oh wel
that suxs that it does it back in 95 but not in 2001, going backwards with technology,
listen to me be bitter, grrr
oh wel
#16
I just got back from dropping my car off for the transverse link recall and I asked the dealer about making 2 programming changes. They didn't know anything about it either, but wanted to charge me an hour for something that would probably take 5 minutes.
#17
I spoke with my service manager at my local Nissan dealer, and he said that this is not possible (I have a 2k2), well I should say that he said it was only possible with an aftermarket part for the ECU. Has anyone here actually had any of the mods done yet, and if so what state did you get them done in.
Thanks,
Scott
Thanks,
Scott
#18
Re: 13 tweaks you probably didn't know about!
Originally posted by mightima
Auto Light On (headlights turn on as it gets dark)
Mode 1: Factory setting
Mode 2: Lights come on sooner than factory setting
Mode 3: Lights come on later than factor setting
Mode 4: Lights come on later than Mode 3
Auto Light On (headlights turn on as it gets dark)
Mode 1: Factory setting
Mode 2: Lights come on sooner than factory setting
Mode 3: Lights come on later than factor setting
Mode 4: Lights come on later than Mode 3
#19
I guess it just has longer delay to turn on the headlight since the sensor stays the same. Unless you can change the sensitivity of the sensor, then you might able to make it auto-on when it gets darker.
to Scott:
My service manager told me it's possible after he went to the technician. and he mentioned if the battery die, I'll need to re-program it(just like resetting the ECU) with $75 service fee. I'll let you know if I have it done.
to Scott:
My service manager told me it's possible after he went to the technician. and he mentioned if the battery die, I'll need to re-program it(just like resetting the ECU) with $75 service fee. I'll let you know if I have it done.
#20
to Scott:
My service manager told me it's possible after he went to the technician. and he mentioned if the battery die, I'll need to re-program it(just like resetting the ECU) with $75 service fee. I'll let you know if I have it done. [/B][/QUOTE]
Please Do, I really want to do this, but I need to find someone who has actually had it done, so I can say to the dealer, hey it can be done.
My service manager told me it's possible after he went to the technician. and he mentioned if the battery die, I'll need to re-program it(just like resetting the ECU) with $75 service fee. I'll let you know if I have it done. [/B][/QUOTE]
Please Do, I really want to do this, but I need to find someone who has actually had it done, so I can say to the dealer, hey it can be done.
#21
Originally posted by ScottG61376
to Scott:
My service manager told me it's possible after he went to the technician. and he mentioned if the battery die, I'll need to re-program it
to Scott:
My service manager told me it's possible after he went to the technician. and he mentioned if the battery die, I'll need to re-program it
just my 0.02c
woosh out
#22
That's great info. I did make my alarm arm/disarm silent. The horn honking is annoying. If you have a 2002 or 2003, simply push the lock and unlock buttons on the keyfob at the same time and hold them down for about 3 seconds. The parking lights will flash 3 times to let you know the change has taken effect.
RichK
RichK
#23
Originally posted by RichK
That's great info. I did make my alarm arm/disarm silent. The horn honking is annoying. If you have a 2002 or 2003, simply push the lock and unlock buttons on the keyfob at the same time and hold them down for about 3 seconds. The parking lights will flash 3 times to let you know the change has taken effect.
RichK
That's great info. I did make my alarm arm/disarm silent. The horn honking is annoying. If you have a 2002 or 2003, simply push the lock and unlock buttons on the keyfob at the same time and hold them down for about 3 seconds. The parking lights will flash 3 times to let you know the change has taken effect.
RichK
Mode 3: Lock = 0 flash, 0 horn /// Unlock = 0 flash, 0 horn
#24
Originally posted by ScottG61376
to Scott:
My service manager told me it's possible after he went to the technician. and he mentioned if the battery die, I'll need to re-program it(just like resetting the ECU) with $75 service fee. I'll let you know if I have it done.
to Scott:
My service manager told me it's possible after he went to the technician. and he mentioned if the battery die, I'll need to re-program it(just like resetting the ECU) with $75 service fee. I'll let you know if I have it done.
If it helps, I talked to the service manager who said "haven't heard of that - let me talk to the technician", then came back and said "yep, shouldn't be a problem". He's checking on the Auto light mode for me (i.e. darker or longer [wasn't that a XXX movie...? ]), and then he said it would be about $37 for 30 min. labor. Once he gets back to me I'm going to decide whether to bother doing it (if it's just a longer delay, not sure it's worth it...). I'll let you know if I go ahead.
#25
Originally posted by ScottG61376
I spoke with my service manager at my local Nissan dealer, and he said that this is not possible (I have a 2k2), well I should say that he said it was only possible with an aftermarket part for the ECU. Has anyone here actually had any of the mods done yet, and if so what state did you get them done in.
Thanks,
Scott
I spoke with my service manager at my local Nissan dealer, and he said that this is not possible (I have a 2k2), well I should say that he said it was only possible with an aftermarket part for the ECU. Has anyone here actually had any of the mods done yet, and if so what state did you get them done in.
Thanks,
Scott
He's checking on the Auto light mode for me (i.e. darker or longer [wasn't that a XXX movie...? ]), and then he said it would be about $37 for 30 min. labor. Once he gets back to me I'm going to decide whether to bother doing it (if it's just a longer delay, not sure it's worth it...). I'll let you know if I go ahead.
#26
Originally posted by sleepur
so does anyone have a 2001 that can do this. Does this mean that they changed the ECU between 2001 and 2002?
that suxs that it does it back in 95 but not in 2001, going backwards with technology,
listen to me be bitter, grrr
oh wel
so does anyone have a 2001 that can do this. Does this mean that they changed the ECU between 2001 and 2002?
that suxs that it does it back in 95 but not in 2001, going backwards with technology,
listen to me be bitter, grrr
oh wel
#29
Originally posted by tmuscedere
If you guys want to change the setting for the alarm system, take your key fob press the lock and unlock buttons at the same time for about 10 to 15 seconds. The car will cycle to the next mode.
If you guys want to change the setting for the alarm system, take your key fob press the lock and unlock buttons at the same time for about 10 to 15 seconds. The car will cycle to the next mode.
I was interested in changing the
Door Lock/Unlock (with single click on keyfob)
Mode 1: Unlock left front door only
Mode 2: Unlock all doors
I want mode 2 badly!!!
#32
Originally posted by tecman4
Which setting is that?
I was interested in changing the
Door Lock/Unlock (with single click on keyfob)
Mode 1: Unlock left front door only
Mode 2: Unlock all doors
I want mode 2 badly!!!
Which setting is that?
I was interested in changing the
Door Lock/Unlock (with single click on keyfob)
Mode 1: Unlock left front door only
Mode 2: Unlock all doors
I want mode 2 badly!!!
#33
I don't think anyone ever had any of this done, because I think it was discovered that most of it does not apply to the maxima. NO ONE ever said they HAD it done, just that their service would do it. I think it's stuck the way it is.
#34
Originally posted by zoggfatha
I don't think anyone ever had any of this done, because I think it was discovered that most of it does not apply to the maxima. NO ONE ever said they HAD it done, just that their service would do it. I think it's stuck the way it is.
I don't think anyone ever had any of this done, because I think it was discovered that most of it does not apply to the maxima. NO ONE ever said they HAD it done, just that their service would do it. I think it's stuck the way it is.
TO figure out how to do this!!
#37
You don't wnat to buy one. It isn't like they are 100 or 200 bucks, I believe they are more along the lines of 4000 bucks. Just find a Nissan Dealer that will let you hook up to them.
I believe you can advacne the timing too.
I believe you can advacne the timing too.
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