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Antitheft - Vehicle Security System (VSS) Testing

Classification: EL94-006
Section: Electrical
Reference: SERVICE ADVISORY NTB94-032
Models: Altima, Maxima, Pathfinder
Date: March 17, 1994

VSS TESTER CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

APPLIED MODEL:
Altima/Maxima and Pathfinder with VSS security system

SERVICE INFORMATION

The VSS Tester from Kent-Moore has been updated to work on the Altima/Maxima Keyless entry system. The updated version was shipped to your dealer in July 1993. If you purchased a tester after July 1993, you have the latest version. Listed below is the updated information to use the new VSS tester.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Pathfinder Vehicle Security System:
To test a Pathfinder security system hamess, plug the Main Tester box directly into the vehicle security system harness. Do not use the Adapter Harness or false readings will result such as the horn blowing when the Lock/Unlock switch is used.

Altima/Maxima Keyless Upgrade System:





To test a Altima/Maxima Keyless upgrade harness, the adapter Harness must be used. The Keyless harness module connector will not plug directly into the Main Tester box without the Adapter Harness due to connector incompatibility. Also refer to NTB93-121, EL93-022 for additional diagnostic information.

PARTS INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION PART # QUANTITY

Vehicle Security System Tester J39857-A 1