Audio Install: Now Car Won't Start

6spd · 01-08-2012, 08:15 PM

I just installed the pioneer 4300, axxess steering control switch, and bazooka sub. I got all the audio stuff and harnesses connected, go to start the car, and nothing... All I get is a constant flashing "key" light and the "NO KEY" in the cluster. Ive heard of the steering lock failure, but before I tow it to the dealer, I want to make sure there isn't an easy fix for this or just a screw up on my part. Any help would be great!

BTW, on a very rare occasion I can get to accessory and key on/engine off, but no start and the "NO KEY" lit up.

Baer383 · 01-08-2012, 08:55 PM

did you put your key in the slot in the dash?

6spd · 01-09-2012, 07:30 AM

oh yeah, sorry, it does start that way.

Baer383 · 01-09-2012, 08:31 AM

Mine did the same thing I just got out of the car and locked it with the remote unlocked it and it started right up.

6spd · 01-09-2012, 10:13 AM

i tried that and no luck

90 ST · 01-09-2012, 11:39 AM

make sure everything got pluged back in, and maybe try the second remote. worst case unhook the battery for a few minutes and hook it back up and try again.

kenchan · 01-09-2012, 02:35 PM

it's the RF antenna in your center console. it's probably left unplugged.

MattP725 · 01-09-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

it's the RF antenna in your center console. it's probably left unplugged.

Where is this in the console? My car constantly doesn't want to realize I have the key until I take it out of my pocket (batteries are good). I want to see if maybe I can mess with it (or put my keys in the other pocket).

kenchan · 01-09-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MattP725

Where is this in the console? My car constantly doesn't want to realize I have the key until I take it out of my pocket (batteries are good). I want to see if maybe I can mess with it (or put my keys in the other pocket).

if you pull up your center console you will see a thinner wire running on the driver's seat side. that leads to the antenna. it needs to be plugged in.

6spd · 01-09-2012, 04:19 PM

Sweet, ill check that as soon as i get home and see what happens.

6spd · 01-09-2012, 05:38 PM

OMG That worked! Thank you + rep for you sir! You the man!

kenchan · 01-09-2012, 05:44 PM

np!

GaleForce · 01-09-2012, 06:26 PM

Wow, not just another perdy face, eh Mr.Kenchan?!

kenchan · 01-09-2012, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

Wow, not just another perdy face, eh Mr.Kenchan?!

I'm the real deal, Mr.GaleForce.

Baer383 · 01-09-2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

I'm the real deal, Mr.GaleForce.

You are the MAN

01-08-2012, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Audio Install: Now Car Won't Start I just installed the pioneer 4300, axxess steering control switch, and bazooka sub. I got all the audio stuff and harnesses connected, go to start the car, and nothing... All I get is a constant flashing "key" light and the "NO KEY" in the cluster. Ive heard of the steering lock failure, but before I tow it to the dealer, I want to make sure there isn't an easy fix for this or just a screw up on my part. Any help would be great! BTW, on a very rare occasion I can get to accessory and key on/engine off, but no start and the "NO KEY" lit up. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

01-08-2012, 08:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	did you put your key in the slot in the dash? __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

01-09-2012, 07:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	oh yeah, sorry, it does start that way. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

01-09-2012, 08:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	Mine did the same thing I just got out of the car and locked it with the remote unlocked it and it started right up. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

01-09-2012, 10:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	i tried that and no luck __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

01-09-2012, 11:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	make sure everything got pluged back in, and maybe try the second remote. worst case unhook the battery for a few minutes and hook it back up and try again.

01-09-2012, 02:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	it's the RF antenna in your center console. it's probably left unplugged.

01-09-2012, 04:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Sweet, ill check that as soon as i get home and see what happens. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

01-09-2012, 05:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	OMG That worked! Thank you + rep for you sir! You the man! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

01-09-2012, 05:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	np!

01-09-2012, 06:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Wow, not just another perdy face, eh Mr.Kenchan?! __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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