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Dahawkster

08-01-2019 03:30 AM

Key light on help PLZ

So I went to drive my Z and noticed the key light stays on. My car still starts fine but I have a hard time turning it off now. I will have to keep tapping the on/off button repeatedly. I have a newer key so the batteries are not low in fob so if anybody has some ideas what it’s causing this I appreciate it.

jchammond

08-01-2019 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dahawkster (Post 3870445)

Pull this thread up & read over it...could be multiple things.

jchammond

08-01-2019 03:50 AM

Your 09’ should still have the steering lock; as my 1st 11’ model did as well.
Reasons on this thread are from battery in fob to communication errors.
If it has a steering lock still in place; I recommend to remove the steering lock fuse while the switch is in the on mode (steering unlocked)...this will prevent a future failure of steering lock,no start,etc...
They stopped putting them on around 2013

Dahawkster

08-01-2019 03:55 AM

I thought if i had a steering lock issue that it wouldn't start or will that affect turning off the vehicle as well?

jchammond

08-01-2019 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dahawkster (Post 3870451)

I thought if i had a steering lock issue that it wouldn't start or will that affect turning off the vehicle as well?

Yeah; but it’s tied into the system.
One post on that thread talked about interference between key fob & cell phone

jchammond

08-01-2019 03:58 AM

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jchammond

08-01-2019 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dahawkster (Post 3870451)

I thought if i had a steering lock issue that it wouldn't start or will that affect turning off the vehicle as well?

Have you tried sticking the key fob in the slot by left knee (place made for it if fob battery is dead)

Dahawkster

08-01-2019 04:02 AM

I will try remove the fuse and get back to....

jchammond

08-01-2019 04:07 AM

Also try using key fob slot in dash...overrides a dead battery in fob

BettyZ

08-01-2019 07:35 AM

I had a similar issue. Disconnected the battery overnight and it went away for good.

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SouthArk370Z

08-01-2019 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ (Post 3870486)

I had a similar issue. Disconnected the battery overnight and it went away for good.

You can hasten the process by stepping on the brake pedal. Takes just a few seconds to drain everything.

Dahawkster

08-01-2019 01:18 PM

Ok so I just pulled the fuse and its still the same. My abs and tcs lights are also lit up and I'm getting codes P1212 and U1001. I really hope someone can point me in the right direction because I only have access to one dealership and I really don't like dealing with them..

SouthArk370Z

08-01-2019 02:20 PM

https://www.engine-codes.com/u1001_nissan.html

BettyZ

08-01-2019 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond (Post 3870456)

Also try using key fob slot in dash...overrides a dead battery in fob

JC please refer to that orifice by its proper name - fobgina.

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Dahawkster

08-02-2019 12:38 AM

Fixed it finally, I think my switch to cut power to my YAW sensor bumped something and popped a fuse. I found a blown 10a fuse for the ABS CONT (in the hidden fuse box by the battery).Now my car turns off with one press and my key light is gone...thanks everyone for the help

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