1996 Nissan Maxima Alarm info?

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Topic: 1996 Nissan Maxima Alarm info?

Posted By: kenetic00
Subject: 1996 Nissan Maxima Alarm info?
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 2:02 PM

I need assistance in looking for the color/ wires in my car.

I did a search on the Vehicle wiring information. The info comes out to be a bit confusing.

Windows Up: LF-Blue Red Data Link Switch, Must go to each Switch in each door. What does this mean?

I need to know the color code for the "Window Up".

Left Front:

Right Front:

Left Rear:

Right Rear:

Thanks a million guys. Oh, I want to install a roll-up module.

Replies:

Posted By: kenetic00
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 2:04 PM

Another question, where are these wires located inside the car?

Posted By: snguyen
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 2:39 PM

https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/vehicles.asp

Posted By: kenetic00
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 2:46 PM

snguyen wrote:

https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/vehicles.asp

I went there and did the search already. The info came out to be a bit confusing. Info mention above. Thanks for you assistance.

Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 3:07 PM

DIRECTWIRE™ WIRING INFORMATION - NISSAN / MAXIMA / 1996 / Security

12volts wht/red - wht/pur    +   ignition harness
Notes: The ignition harness wires change color at a plug. The above listed colors show both sides of the plug.
Starter blk/yel - blk/wht    +   ignition harness
Notes: The ignition harness wires change color at a plug. The above listed colors show both sides of the plug.
Ignition blk/wht - blk/red    +   ignition harness
Notes: The ignition harness wires change color at a plug. The above listed colors show both sides of the plug.
Power Lock lt. GREEN/ red    -   in drivers door at switch
Power Unlock GREEN/ YELLOW    -   in drivers door at switch
Notes: Requires a double pulse.
Lock Motor BROWN / white      in drivers door at switch
Unlock Motor brown      in drivers door at switch
Disarm Defeat brown      in passenger door at switch
Parking Lights+ RED / green      steering column
Parking Lights-
Hazards
Turn Signal(L)
Turn Signal(R)
Door Trigger RED / white    -   low in drivers kick
Dome Supervision
Trunk/Hatch Pin purple / YELLOW    -   drivers kick or BCM
Notes: The BCM (body control module) is located just below the radio.
Hood Pin yellow/black    -   BCM
Notes: The BCM (body control module) is located just below the radio.
Trunk/Hatch Release purple / YELLOW    -   low drivers kick
Notes: Must use a relay to interface with this circuit.
Power Sliding Door
Factory Alarm Arm arms w/ lock
Factory Alarm Disarm disarms w/ unlock
Disarm No Unlock
Notes: A single negative pulse to the unlock wire will disarm without unlocking.
Tachometer WHITE/ green    ac ECM
Notes: The ECM is located in the front of the center console on the transmission hump. The wiring is easily reached by removing the small black panel just to the front of the center console on the passenger side. the wire is in the middle row, 7th one in from the left.
Horn Trigger GREEN / WHITE    -
Memory Seat 1
Memory Seat 2
Memory Seat 3
Immobilizer Bypass Module: Required: No Type: N/A Part #: N/A
Notes: N/A

Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 3:08 PM

Nissan

Maxima

1996-1999

Remote Starter Wiring Colors and Notes

Function
   Vehicle Color
Location

Start:
   BLACK/ GREEN & BLK/WHT
OR BLK/YEL IGN. SWITCH HARNESS **

Ignition #1:
   BLACK/ RED
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

Ignition #2:
   RED / YELLOW
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

Ignition #3:
   N/A

Accessory:
   WHITE/ BLUE
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

Brake Light:
   RED / GREEN (+)
AT SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL

Tach Signal:
   WHITE/ GREEN
AT ENGINE CONTROL MODULE *

Parking Lights:
   RED / GREEN (+)
AT HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Headlights:
   GREEN/ YELLOW (DR) &
BLUE/BLACK (PS) (+) AT HEADLIGHT SW.

OEM Alarm Disarm:
   GREEN/ YELLOW (-)
IN DRIVER DOOR (DRIVER SWITCH)

OEM Alarm Arm:
   L GREEN/ RED (-)
AT LOCAL CONTROL UNIT

Diesel Glow Plug:


Clutch Bypass Wire:


Notes:
   * Engine Control Module Located Behind Center Console. ** This Vehicle Is Equipped With Two Start Wires. Both Must Be Connected to Remtoes Starter Wire In Order For Vehicle To Start When Engine Is Cold; See Note #235 - Nissan Starter Wires Diagram For Complete Information.

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Nissan

Maxima

1996-1999

Alarm and Keyless Entry Wiring Colors and Notes

Function
   Vehicle Color
Location

Constant +12 Volts:
   WHITE/ PURPLE
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

Starter Kill:
   BLACK/ GREEN & BLK/WHT
OR BLK/YEL IGN. SWITCH HARNESS **

Ignition +12 Volts:
   BLACK/ RED
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

Dome Lights/Superv:
   RED / WHITE (-)
AT BODY CONTROL MODULE ***

OEM Horn:
   GREEN / WHITE (-)
STEERING COLUMN HARNESS

Power Lock:
   LIGHT GREEN/ RED
AT LOCAL CONTROL UNIT (DR. SWITCH)****

Power Unlock:
   GREEN/ YELLOW
AT LOCAL CONTROL UNIT (DR. SWITCH)****

Trunk Release:
   PURPLE / YELLOW (-)
AT TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH

Alarm Input Wire:
   RED / WHITE (-)
AT BODY CONTROL MODULE ***

Notes:
*** Body Control Module Located Behind Center Console Underneath A/T Control Module. RED / WHITE (-) Wire Also Found At Interior Fuse Panel. **** See Double Pulse Door Lock Diagram Note #231 , or program module for double pulse door locks.

Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 3:11 PM

https://www.designtech-intl.com/Content/techsupport/documents/section04/note235.pdf

This link pertains to the starter wires.
Regards

EVIL Teken . . .

Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 3:13 PM

https://www.designtech-intl.com/Content/techsupport/documents/section04/note231.pdf

This pertains to your double lock system in the vehicle in question.

Please take the time to review all material.

Regards

EVIL Teken . . .

Posted By: kenetic00
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 3:22 PM

Hey Teken, thanks you for the information.

1995-97 Nissan Maxima Security Information
Constant 12V+	WHITE/ Red or WHITE/ Purple	Ignition Switch Harness
Starter	BLACK / YELLOW or BLACK/ White	Ignition Switch Harness
Ignition	BLACK/ White or BLACK/ Red	Ignition Switch Harness
Ignition 2	RED / Yellow	Ignition Switch Harness
Ignition 3	Starter 2	GREEN/ Green Ignition Harness
Accessory	Blue	Ignition Switch Harness
Tach	WHITE/ Green	ECM, Front of Center Console
Neutral Safety Wire	GREEN/ Orange	Switch on Driver's Side
Brake Switch	RED / Green	Brake Switch
Trunk Release	Purple / YELLOW (-)	Driver's Kick Panel
Trunk Pin	Purple / YELLOW (-)	Driver's Kick or BCM below Radio
Parking Lights	RED / Green (+)	Steering Column Harness
Head Lamp	Blue/Black R	And Gray / YELLOW L at Steering Column
Hood Pin	Yellow/Black (-)	BCM below Radio
Factory Disarm	GREEN/ YELLOW (-)	Double Pulse Will Unlock Doors
Door Trigger	RED / White (-)	Low in Driver's Kick Panel
Door Lock	Light GREEN/ Red(-)	Driver's Door
Door Unlock	GREEN/ YELLOW (-)	Double Pulse Unlock
Horn Wire	GREEN / WHITE (-)	Steering Column
Windows Up	LF=Blue/RedData Link Switch, Must go to each Switch in each Door
Windows Down	LF=RED / Black

I did a copy and paste of the1995-1997 alarm info. What i'm confuse is the "WINDOW UP" section. It just show the "LEFT FRONT" wire color. I need to know the other 3 color code.

Left Front: Blue/Red

Right Front:

Left Rear:

Right Rear:

I'm trying to install the roll-up module for my two front door. Thanks for the help.

Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: September 28, 2004 at 3:30 PM

All the wires are BLU/RED - BLU/BLK all of them will be found at the door switch(s).

Regards

EVIL Teken . . .

Posted By: kenetic00
Date Posted: September 30, 2004 at 9:04 AM

Teken] wrote:

ll the wires are BLU/RED - BLU/BLK all of them will be found at the door switch(s).

Regards

EVIL Teken . . .

Thank you Teken. I really appreciate it. I'll work on it this weekend.