security light stays on

1999 NISSAN MAXIMA

215,000 MILES

TEILAROK

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99 maxima cranks but wont start security light stays on solid when all power is turned on.

I bought it with only one key, which the key ring whole top piece is broken. No check engine light, fuel pump working. Had it hooked to a diagnostic no codes. Fuses checked. My blower only works on 4. I took a 45min drive with ac on the whole way. When I returned car started then shut off. Started again then shut off, then just continued to crank.

Jul 13, 2012 at 4:31 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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The fact that the key is broken is the problem because the RF chip is missing so the car thinks its getting stolen.

You will need a new key and to have it coded it should run about $150.00

Roy

Jul 13, 2012 at 5:21 PM

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will try and get back to u... i was thinking of having a locksmith come do it if this doesn't work... still gonna run me $200. i just wanna make sure if i spend that this will fix the problem also is it true that after trying to crank it 5 times the whole system will shut down???

Jul 13, 2012 at 5:49 PM

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No you should be okay the system will not lock out.

Here is a guide to try first.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

I would call the dealer becasue a locksmith will not be able to recode the key to work.

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken

Dec 13, 2016 at 5:27 PM

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Being your key chip is broken definitely thinks car is trying to get stolen I had the same issue call a lock Smith check around it cost me $85 and they did it at my house took the lock Smith 20 minutes tops hope this helps

Mar 7, 2019 at 3:23 PM

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This question was resolved a couple of years ago.

Good information. Light on the money but good information.

Roy

Mar 7, 2019 at 3:40 PM