My son drove his car to visit a friend and when the visit was over the car (1999 Maxima SE) would not start. the fuel pump, starter, coils etc. were checked and I found out that the security system isn't allowing fuel to the injectors. There is a solid red security indicator light on the dash and the car will crank but not turn over. I have tried using the other key to no avail. pulling the 7.5 fuse didn't work or did several other procedurs. I am at my wits end and need HELP.
Thanking you in advance,
Sani-T-Capt1
addendum: car has only 89,000 miles
so selling is not an option
Thanking you in advance,
Sani-T-Capt1
addendum: car has only 89,000 miles

so selling is not an option
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that's not the "fuel inhibitor"..it's NATS. it's Nissan's antitheft system. Basically the thing doesn't recognize the programmed key any longer. A COMPETENT locksmith can get you back up and running by reprogramming your key to the system. So can the dealer but it's $$$ either way.
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Originally Posted by Amerikaner83
that's not the "fuel inhibitor"..it's NATS. it's Nissan's antitheft system. Basically the thing doesn't recognize the programmed key any longer. A COMPETENT locksmith can get you back up and running by reprogramming your key to the system. So can the dealer but it's $$$ either way.
I just called an auto locksmith and he informed me that both keys would not lose the ability to start the car any other Ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated




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http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...-bites-me.htmlOriginally Posted by Sani-T-Capt1
I just called an auto locksmith and he informed me that both keys would not lose the ability to start the car any other Ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated


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Cross that locksmith off of your list of who to call. The NATS system will hiccup and loose all key memory. Call another locksmith.Originally Posted by Sani-T-Capt1
I just called an auto locksmith and he informed me that both keys would not lose the ability to start the car any other Ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated


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He was wrong. You learn something new everyday.Originally Posted by Sani-T-Capt1
I just called an auto locksmith and he informed me that both keys would not lose the ability to start the car any other Ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated


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Re-read COMPETENT .Originally Posted by Sani-T-Capt1
I just called an auto locksmith and he informed me that both keys would not lose the ability to start the car any other Ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated


