Tail lights don't work most of the time.

Try the following:

"KEY FOB PROGRAMMING
NISSAN
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Central Door locking is controlled by the Multi-Remote Control system which controls
the door locking, door super locking and hazard reminder. When the doors are locked and
unlocked the unit flashes the hazard lights once for lock and twice for unlock.
A maximum of four remote controls are allowed to be programmed.
ALMERA
ALMERA TINO
PRIMERA
MAXIMA
MICRA
SERENA
VANETTE CARGO
TERANO II
Ensure all the doors have been unlocked, either by using a good transponder key or remote
control plip key.
Procedure
1. Turn the ignition switch from Position 0 to ON 6 times within 10 seconds.
2. Then turn ignition switch to OFF position. Leave key in ignition switch.
3. After 2 seconds, the system will enter programming mode and will flash the warning
lights twice.
4. Press and HOLD the unlock button on the Plip.
5. While pressing the unlock button, press the lock button 3 times.
6. Release the unlock button.
7. The warning lights will flash once to indicate successful programming.
8. Repeat procedure 4 to 7 for up to 4 plip key?s.
9. When completed turn ignition ON, and the warning lights will flash 2 times.
10. Remove key, and check all plip key?s for operation.
NOTE : The programming mode will stop when either the ignition is switch ON, 4 plip keys
have been programmed or no input signal either from the switch or plip keys has been received
for 120 seconds."

• You must have a programmed FOB to program another at home with my instructions below. If you don't have programmed one then you must get the first one programmed at the dealer.

1. Press LOCK button 5 times at 2 second intervals to re-synchronize remote.
2. Insert key into the ignition switch.
3. Turn ignition to the run (no start.)
4. Wait for ignition chimes to stop.
5. Using the working remote, press and hold the UNLOCK button on the remote for 4 to 10
6. seconds.
7. Within the specified 4 to 10 seconds, continue to hold the UNLOCK button and then press the PANIC button ( on the programmed remote ) for 1 second and release both buttons. A chime will sound to indicate that the remote programming mode has been entered ( allow 3 seconds for chime to sound ).
8. Within 30 seconds of the chime, press and release the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously then press and release just the UNLOCK button on the same remote.
9. A chime will sound indicating the remote has been programmed. Press and release the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously and then press the UNLOCK button on each new remote you wish to program at this time. Locks will cycle after each additional remote is programmed.
10. Turn the ignition OFF and remove key.
11. Try your remote.

• Hope this helps.

I would start by checking the fuses..The fuse panel is on driver side end of dash/ pull to remove.If you have the owners manual look under (fuses) tail/brake lights..If you find a blown fuse replace with same...

Trunk Lock After Closing
--------------------------
Desc.: What happens to the trunk lock when closing it.

Settings:
Yes: Automatically lock Boot on closing
No: Boot can be reopened using micro switch button located on the trunk/boot

* Trunk Lock After Drive Off
----------------------------
Desc.: Should the trunk be locked at drive off or after 30 sec.?

Settings:
Yes: Trunk/Boot will automatically lock when vehicle increases speed
No: Trunk/Boot will remain closed, however will be in the unlocked
condition if No was selected in the previous option.

* Door & Trunk Unlock at Key Out
--------------------------------
Desc.: When the is removed from the center console should door/trunk
be unlocked?

Settings:
Yes: All Doors & Trunk/Boot will Unlock when the Key is removed from
the Ignition Switch If Driver frequently locked all Doors when
driving
this feature would be beneficial.
No: Doors and Boot will remain in the same condition as they were
prior
to Key removal

* TSL Locking Logic (Theft Security Locking/Deadlock)
-------------------
Settings:
TSL at first Press: Default Setting. All Doors will lock in Deadlock
Mode
TSL at Second Press: All Doors will lock in Deadlock mode at the second
press of the Remote.

* Lock /Unlock Acknowledge
--------------------------
Settings:
None : No acknowledge will be visible
Indicators: Indicators will blink as acknowledge

* Follow Me Home Function
-------------------------
Settings:
Tail Light: When selected Tail Lights will be illuminated
Back Up Light: When Selected Reverse Light will be activated


Tech 2 Body Exterior Lighting & Horn
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* High Beam Follow me home Active Time
--------------------------------------
Desc.: Follow Me Home Active Time can be adjusted between 0- 10 minutes

Settings:
This Feature can be turned on or Off .Yes / No can be selected.
Low Beam Automatic / Low Beam also in Position 0 (light switch)
Yes / No
Follow Me Home Active Time
- Daytime Driving Lights can be activated

* Parking Lights
----------------

Settings:
Act as Lead Me To the Car Light.

* Park Light On Reminder
------------------------
Settings:
On / Off
If Ignition is turned Off and the parking lights are active, Driver will
be warned if set to on.

* Show Trailer Light Outage
Desc.: REC will detect blown trailer light and display on SID

Settings:
Yes or No

* Trailer Light / Fog Light off
-------------------------------

Settings:
Yes: Fog Light Rear will be disabled When Trailer is connected Yes
No

* Horn Lock Unlock Acknowledge
------------------------------
Settings:
On: Horn will honk when car is locked
Off: Horn will not honk if car is locked


Tech 2 Body Locking
===================

* Panic Alarm Activation (Vehicles fitted with /Alarm only)
-----------------------------------------------------------
- Panic Button / Locking Switch
Central Locking Switch Driver /Passenger

Settings:
- Panic Button on Remote and locking switch inside vehicle will
activate alarm
- Panic Button will activate Alarm only
- Locking Switch inside vehicle (driver /passenger will activate
alarm only
- No Panic Alarm function required.

* Unlock Logic
--------------
Settings:
All at first press : All Doors will open & Fuel Lid will unlock if the
Driver or Passenger Door Switch is activated
Driver Door & Fuel Lid at first press : Only the drivers Door will unlock
& Fuel Lid will unlock when door
switch is activated

* Remote unlocking One Press
----------------------------
Settings:
All at first press: All Doors will open & Fuel Lid will unlock if the
Remote is pressed
Driver door & Fuel Lid at first press: Only the drivers Door will unlock &
Fuel Lid will unlock when the Remote
is pressed

This may be normal for the security system. If I remember correct, you should be able change light functions through the radio functions.

Setting can be accesed through the radio to change options. Follor the owners manual.

The horn chirp can be disable by pressing the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously until the hazard lights flash, and no enable press the lock and unlock until the horn chirp.
To reprogram (enter new ID) key fob (keyless remote controller) follow the steps.
1. Close all doors and lock all doors
2. Insert and remove the key from the ignition key cylinder more than six times within 10 seconds. (The hazard warning lamp will then flash.) NOTE: Key should be withdrawn from ignition key cylinder completely each time.
NOTE: Do not rush the insertion/removal key cycling process. The side marker/tail/license lamps and interior illumination will flash twice when this step is accurately completed.
3. Insert key on ignition key cylinder and turn ignition key switch to "AAC" position At this time, the new ID code is entered and original (previous) ID codes are erase.
4. Press any button on the new remote controller once. (The hazard warning lamp will then flash)
NOTE: Do not press the button more than one time in the above step. If the button is pressed more than one time, the programming procedure will not be successful. The side marker/tail/license lamps and interior illumination will flash twice when this step is accurately completed and programming is successful.
If there is only one remote controller skip step 5.
5. Additional ID code entry Release the door lock, then lock again with door lock/unlock switch (In power window main switch)
6. Remove key from ignition
7. Unlock driver side door, open driver side door and then close the door. (END)

the only fix for this is to have the aftermarket alarm removed out of the system. unless you can locate the manufacture of the alarm and purchase another remote.

have you try pressing the unlock botton two times if the replace batteri on remote or test umlock swich on passanger side

I have a 2003 sierra and my remote starter would not work, it would lock and unlock only, checked out this site found the solution, tried it and in two seconds i solved the problem, Just press the lock button and the start button and viola it works again, thanks for all your help , GGGreat site glad i found it John