Key FOB not recognized. Cannot start car
#1
Key FOB not recognized. Cannot start car
On my 2010 SV model my key FOB is inconsistent and sometimes my car says no key and cannot start the car. Took it back three times: one time they replaced entire sensor system, second time battery and third time new key FOB. I am so afraid that I will be stranded that I do not take the car out of time. This is a big problem.Anyone has the same problem? Last time I put the FOB in the slot in lower left hand corner and still did not start. I think this is a generic problem.
Last edited by ArvindCpatel; 04-10-2012 at 04:04 PM.
#4
My 2010 battery crapped out with 14K (and yes it was serviced properly)
The one thing I didn't do was to let it not start on me. After a couple of super slow cranking episodes out came the stock Nissan motorcycle battery and in with the Interstate.
Also, I would think if you had it in 3 time they should have ruled out the car battery as the issue?
The one thing I didn't do was to let it not start on me. After a couple of super slow cranking episodes out came the stock Nissan motorcycle battery and in with the Interstate.
Also, I would think if you had it in 3 time they should have ruled out the car battery as the issue?
#5
Well known problem with all "push start" Nissans...not only with Maxima...
Here you go...might be an explanation to what you are asking about :
http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generat...not-start.html
Here you go...might be an explanation to what you are asking about :
http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generat...not-start.html
#6
Thats just a key holder...it will not recharge the battery, although all nissan sales reps are sure it will do that, and it will not help you start your car if the Steering Wheel module is gone bad...
#9
So how do I replace the battery in the key fob (or is this a Nissan Dealer thing)? I just got a 43k-used SV Sport+Tech from Carmax and it's an AWESOME car except for a few minor issues.
Upon entering the car, the dashboard flashes a picture of the key fob and a battery indicator (which I assume means the key fob is running out of juice).
Also, I see that if the battery dies, you can start the car by putting the key fob into the little slot. Regardless, how would I enter/exit the car with a dead key fob?
If anyone is curious, I'm also having entry/exit issues specific to: auto headlight shutoff, seat adjustment and steering wheel tilt. See this thread. Besides that, the car is in great shape! *knock on wood*
Upon entering the car, the dashboard flashes a picture of the key fob and a battery indicator (which I assume means the key fob is running out of juice).
Also, I see that if the battery dies, you can start the car by putting the key fob into the little slot. Regardless, how would I enter/exit the car with a dead key fob?
If anyone is curious, I'm also having entry/exit issues specific to: auto headlight shutoff, seat adjustment and steering wheel tilt. See this thread. Besides that, the car is in great shape! *knock on wood*
#10
Yeah sounds like you need a new battery in the keyfob. If you look at the back of the keyfob there is a small button you can slide to the side, this releases the physical key you can use on your door to get in if it dies.
#11
Dumb question...I know. Today = Day #2 of ownership.
#13
I figured something like this would happen... with the extra complexity introduced w push to start... but I coulda swore that the keyfobs had a key for a regular manual start for situations like this...
#14
2009 Nissan Maxima "No key" / Car battery issue
Hello, I drive a 2009 Nissan Maxima. My battery is brand new just bought it Nov 2015 and I just moved, haven't drove my car in about 3 weeks.. needless to say it wouldn't start. I couldn't get my electronic key to unlock/lock my doors. So of course I bought new batteries and replaced to no avail. Tried jumping it with my sisters brand new caravan. Still to no avail. Checked the alternator, was still good. I did notice when trying to jump and start the car by pressing brake and push in start button it wouldn't turn on but showed "No key" but I had both my keys inside the car. My sister jumped in the car and closed the door, she saw a new symbol showing to put key inside this slot to start the car... (the slot that is located to the left under the steering wheel under where you adjust your mirrors, etc) She then pushed brake and pushed button and BINGO!! it turned on fine. Just wanted to share this in case anyone else has been through this before heading to a dealership. Thought we needed a key configuration but it wanted the key inserted. Hope this helps someone else out there!!
#15
My 2 cents. I had the battery die on me. So the car wouldn't turn over.. The key wasn't being noticed. So I sat in the car for like 4 minutes(jumper cables still attached on to a camaro) than the car started. So here's my theory. I think the key system needs a few minutes to "boot up" with a weak battery. I kept trying to start it and it probably was getting too weak each time and starting over. So just give it a few minutes.
#16
2011 Maxima SV, 52K miles. Recently I started getting the 'key fob battery low' light. I tried swapping out the battery and it didn't go away. Then I started having problems with the door handle button not unlocking the doors. Then the fob buttons stopped working unless I was IN the car. The physical key will lock the car but not unlock it. I saw a post elsewhere that the key fob/car interface could be reset by disconnecting the battery for a few minutes (key fob not near car), putting the fob in the fob plug and reconnecting the battery. This solved the problem for about 10 minutes. I have an Interstate battery (probably has 30K on it, came with the car when I bought it used. Car will run with fob in fob plug, but I don't dare lock the car. Same problem with both fobs that I have. Help?
#21
On my 2010 SV model my key FOB is inconsistent and sometimes my car says no key and cannot start the car. Took it back three times: one time they replaced entire sensor system, second time battery and third time new key FOB. I am so afraid that I will be stranded that I do not take the car out of time. This is a big problem.Anyone has the same problem? Last time I put the FOB in the slot in lower left hand corner and still did not start. I think this is a generic problem.
I've been having the same problem with my 2010 Nissan Maxima I've replaced the battery in the key fob I replaced the battery in the car I don't know what it is but it's really annoying me I'm pissing me off I just haven't got the car 3 months ago and put more money in this thing just because of the key fob and the battery and security system it's unbelievable if there's any advice please give it to me now
#22
key fob not recognized- car not starting
On my 2010 SV model my key FOB is inconsistent and sometimes my car says no key and cannot start the car. Took it back three times: one time they replaced entire sensor system, second time battery and third time new key FOB. I am so afraid that I will be stranded that I do not take the car out of time. This is a big problem.Anyone has the same problem? Last time I put the FOB in the slot in lower left hand corner and still did not start. I think this is a generic problem.
i’m going through the same thing right now! i have a 2014 Maxima. i’ve changed the batteries 4-5 times. had the key fob reprogrammed and it worked for maybe 2 weeks and now it reads the key intermittently- mostly when the weather is over 50 degrees! WTH?!! i’m checking to see if there’s a fuse connected in some way (here’s hoping), but like you, i don’t take it out (when i’m able to start it it) and turn it off- hopefully one of us finds a remedy sometime soon! i’ll keep checking back …good luck to you!
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