Key light on help PLZ

Dahawkster · 08-01-2019, 03:30 AM

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

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.

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

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

jchammond · 08-01-2019, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dahawkster

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

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

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

08-01-2019, 03:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dahawkster Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hawaii Posts: 71 Drives: 09 370z 6sp sprt pkg Rep Power: 9	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 likes this.

08-01-2019, 03:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	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 likes this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

08-01-2019, 03:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dahawkster Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hawaii Posts: 71 Drives: 09 370z 6sp sprt pkg Rep Power: 9	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 likes this.

08-01-2019, 04:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dahawkster Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hawaii Posts: 71 Drives: 09 370z 6sp sprt pkg Rep Power: 9	I will try remove the fuse and get back to.... jchammond likes this.

08-01-2019, 04:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Also try using key fob slot in dash...overrides a dead battery in fob __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

08-01-2019, 07:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 37 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684370	I had a similar issue. Disconnected the battery overnight and it went away for good. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

08-01-2019, 01:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dahawkster Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hawaii Posts: 71 Drives: 09 370z 6sp sprt pkg Rep Power: 9	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..

08-01-2019, 02:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	https://www.engine-codes.com/u1001_nissan.html __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

08-02-2019, 12:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
Dahawkster Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hawaii Posts: 71 Drives: 09 370z 6sp sprt pkg Rep Power: 9	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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