Symptoms

- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) - Engine would not start

Possible Causes

- Faulty or not programed ignition key - Faulty IMMU - Faulty ECM

When Detected

IMMU can receive the key ID signal but the result of ID verification between key ID and IMMU is not good.

Tech Notes

If the problem occurs try disconnecting the car battery for about 30 minutes and then try starting the engine with a known registered key. If the problem persist you have to have the dealer erase the code and reprogram the keys again.

Description

An immobilizer is an electronic device fitted to an automobile which prevents the engine from running unless the correct key is present. This prevents the car from being hot wired after entry has been achieved. The microcircuit inside the key is activated by a small electromagnetic field which induces current to flow inside the key body, which in turn broadcasts a unique binary code which is read by the automobile's ECM. When the ECM determines that the coded key is both current and valid, the ECM activates the fuel-injection sequence. The immobilizer function of the Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System (IVIS) or Nissan Anti-Theft System (NATS) consists of the following: - NATS ignition key - NATS antenna amp. located in the ignition key cylinder - Body control module (BCM) or (IMMU) - Engine control module (ECM) - Security indicator lamp