hitm4n666

hello i recently bought a maxima a 2000 and i have come across a problem... i do not have the factory alarm "fob" atleast thats wat i think its calld... the issue is that the security light will be at a constant red and will not start... it will only crank and i would have to sit there messing with the doors lockn and unlockn. thx .org

maxima 21

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I have heard that if you put the key in the passenger side door and lock it and unlock by the key 3-4 times it disarms the alarm... Not true for all vehicles but give it a shot.

hitm4n666

no passanger side door lock and ive tried to do this through the drivers door multiple times still doesnt not work... hopefully some one will know how to totally turn of the whole factory alarm system

TLMNICK

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If your security light is staying on constant red, that doesn't mean there's something wrong with the factory security system. It means that there's an issue with the transponder immobilizer system....it's not seeing the correct key...or if it is the correct key, the ECU still isn't recognizing it, and it therefore won't allow the car to start.

To disarm the stock alarm system, all you have to do it put the key into the driver door, and unlock it. No factory remote is needed.

BigLou55

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I agree...you have an issue between the ECU and the key itself

Galactica

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I am looking at a 20th ann. Maxima that also doesn't have the key FOB's, but it doesn't have the problem of not starting, so evidently unlocking the driver door with the correct key does work to disarm the system.

DennisMik

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Unlocking the door with a key (ANY key) will disarm the alarm system. But the problem that the op is having is not the alarm system, he is having a problem with the NVIS - NATS system (referred to as NATS for short).

To the OP (hitm4n666) - the way I read your post, you are able to start the car. While I don't know why you are having the problem, what you may be doing is this process from the FSM page GI-4.

When failing to start the engine first time using the key of NVIS (NATS), start as follows.
1) Leave the ignition key in “ON” position for approximately 5 seconds.
2) Turn ignition key to “OFF” or “LOCK” position and wait approximately 5 seconds.
3) Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
4) Restart the engine while keeping the key separate from any others on key-chain.

00 Max

I agree it is prob the transponder key. You may need a locksmith w/ a T code (programming) device. That would be cheaper than towing to the dealer imo.

hitm4n666

to everyone thats been helping me out and answering my questions thank you very much.... last nite i was up all night and came across a thread and yes it is the damn NATS i have a locksmith on his way to my house :P thx everyone for your help

hitm4n666

come to find out there was another key in the bypass for remote start $65.00 the locksmith solved my problem reprogrammed the real key to the car and bam my baby is back in action :P