Another Key Fob "Help Me" Post

2010ZilverZ · 07-02-2024, 10:20 PM

My car is a 2009, I just replaced batteries in both fobs and they both work as far as locking/un-locking the doors and the panic alarm BUT the car will not start ... the instrument shows No Key

Any help would be much appreciated believe me ~

gbrettin · 07-03-2024, 11:20 AM

Look up steering lock issues. Huge threads on that.

2010ZilverZ · 07-03-2024, 02:39 PM

Thanks bro for the suggestion, I've done the fuse removal and all was well until I changed batteries in the fobs

2010ZilverZ · 07-03-2024, 05:14 PM

Think I got it figured out this afternoon, I'll see if it holds

Thanks ~

NecioVato · 07-04-2024, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010ZilverZ

Think I got it figured out this afternoon, I'll see if it holds

Thanks ~

What did you wind up doing to fix it?

EZT · 07-04-2024, 07:07 PM

Does it work when in the FOB-Gina?

LennyK · 07-05-2024, 04:37 PM

I also have this problem with my 2010 Roadster and have used the key fob port to start the car for years. I am very accustomed to putting the "key" in the "slot" to start the car that it feels quite normal.

I was told that the antenna located in the center console is the problem but I never felt the need to take it out and replace it.

Hope this helps with your concerns, if it starts just drive it -

2010ZilverZ · 07-08-2024, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NecioVato

What did you wind up doing to fix it?

I placed both fobs inside the car then I disconnected the main battery ( positive first then negative ) let it sit for about 10-15 minutes then re-connected the battery ( negative first then of course the positive side ) this is suppose to re-program the fobs and so far so good They both seem to work as they should with no problems

2010ZilverZ · 07-08-2024, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EZT

Does it work when in the FOB-Gina?

No it did not

nis350 · 07-20-2024, 06:20 PM

Does this method work on the originally programmed fobs only? will this work on a new one?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010ZilverZ

I placed both fobs inside the car then I disconnected the main battery ( positive first then negative ) let it sit for about 10-15 minutes then re-connected the battery ( negative first then of course the positive side ) this is suppose to re-program the fobs and so far so good They both seem to work as they should with no problems

BoilardZ · 07-21-2024, 01:15 AM

FWIW: I had the Same symptoms as you did. I replaced the batteries in both fobs, and still got no start.
But then I replaced the batteries again, and it worked fine. Turns out the "new" batteries I had purchased were old/discharged. I think it would be worth investing in another fresh battery, paying attention to the manufacture date. Also, make sure the contacts in your fob aren't corroded.

07-02-2024, 10:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
2010ZilverZ Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 699 Drives: Like a bat outa hell Rep Power: 14	Another Key Fob "Help Me" Post My car is a 2009, I just replaced batteries in both fobs and they both work as far as locking/un-locking the doors and the panic alarm BUT the car will not start ... the instrument shows No Key Any help would be much appreciated believe me ~

07-03-2024, 11:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,280 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Look up steering lock issues. Huge threads on that. cv129, Memphis370Z and sx moneypit like this.

07-03-2024, 05:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
2010ZilverZ Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 699 Drives: Like a bat outa hell Rep Power: 14	Think I got it figured out this afternoon, I'll see if it holds Thanks ~ NecioVato likes this.

07-05-2024, 04:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
LennyK Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Mountain Top Posts: 270 Drives: 370Z Roadster 2010 Rep Power: 208	I also have this problem with my 2010 Roadster and have used the key fob port to start the car for years. I am very accustomed to putting the "key" in the "slot" to start the car that it feels quite normal. I was told that the antenna located in the center console is the problem but I never felt the need to take it out and replace it. Hope this helps with your concerns, if it starts just drive it - __________________ *** ROADSTER * TOURING * 2010 * PLATINUM * GRAPHITE * * Z * NISSAN * 370Z * NISSAN * Z ***

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07-03-2024, 02:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
2010ZilverZ Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 699 Drives: Like a bat outa hell Rep Power: 14	Thanks bro for the suggestion, I've done the fuse removal and all was well until I changed batteries in the fobs

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EZT Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville Posts: 546 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 315	Does it work when in the FOB-Gina?

07-21-2024, 01:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
BoilardZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 88 Drives: 2017 370Z Rep Power: 8	FWIW: I had the Same symptoms as you did. I replaced the batteries in both fobs, and still got no start. But then I replaced the batteries again, and it worked fine. Turns out the "new" batteries I had purchased were old/discharged. I think it would be worth investing in another fresh battery, paying attention to the manufacture date. Also, make sure the contacts in your fob aren't corroded.