2009 Nissan Altima Wont Start NO KEY DETECTED 

This video just saved me. I was stuck in a parking lot out of town with the same problem. The hammer worked! Thank you so much.

Hey guys! Before hitting it try looking at the fuses on the positive terminal connector. One of mine were blown and it caused the intelligent key light. It costed $25 for a new one at autozone and was easy as hell to fix. Hope this helps someone.

Thanks for your help. Hitting the box lightly with my foot did the trick.

Thank you for the video! My 09 Altima was acting exactly as you show in the video. I removed the panel around the steering column and used a big crescent wrench to bang on the module. Car started up as it always has! I turned it off, got out, locked the doors, then got back in, started it up and drove it around the block. I left the panel loose and have my crescent wrench ready for the next time it happens. Thanks again!

I have just recently run into this problem with my car and it is driving me nuts. I keep getting stranded because my car will not start. So... I started carrying around a similar screwdriver and a hammer and give it a tap when my car misbehaves and will not start. I know it is not a fix but I cannot fix the car like you and I have to wait until payday to take it to get it fixed. Thank you for the video, however. It was very informative and now I can tell if my mechanic is doing right by me by following videos like this. 😉

gave the box a few heavy smacks, it started right away. THANK YOU

The knock did the job. Thank you very much!

On some of the Nissan ,when programming the Key fob, the hazard lights have to be on. Weird thing is theres hardly any info published that tell you this. Nissan is very secretive about a lot of there repair info.

Step 2 (insert the fob) worked for me. THANK YOU!

Ok I finally figured and fixed this problem. Behind the cluster is the BCM. I replaced it along with the fuse block in the engine compartment. wasn't communication between the two. Both from the junkyard $40 reprogrammed the key which were new and was the initial problem. Car started right up.

That module was the issue. It got stuck for whatever reason. If you can get the two bolts out, you can push it in and start it. Some people drill a hole through it and stick a screw in it to prevent it from ever locking up.

Same symptoms are in a car I went too check! No communication with the key! No lights on the cluster only the message center with a key message! No communication with the scanner! I have the IM600 profesional lock smith key programming tool doesn’t let you communicate with the module,went home check Mitchell 5 check schematic! Check power distribution and everything check out... not too mention in this Nissan you have to check the positive battery terminal because the have fuse links...then I watched your video and bingo that was the problem! So I recommend too safe time and take it to Nissan because of the issue going on with aftermarket parts and learning key’s... thank you for your video was right in the money!

Thank you so much for the video, the key in the slot helped me out with my skyline thank goodness ☺️

Man thank you my girls just did this and I could not figure it out for nothing.

I’m having the same issue can’t wait to go back to my car and try it 👍 THANKS FOR THE VIDEO

You saved my life mate. Thank you

A quick couple of knocks and it worked lol thank you

Had a similar problem today. 2009 altima. Hit the interlock module a few times and kept hitting the start button. Finally worked.

thank you so much!! I just tried this & it worked for me!! I have a 2009 Nissan Altima !! Thank youuuuu!!

Bro!!!! 👏 Thank u for the vid! This is the answer - all the others with touch fob to start button 👎

Moral of all this. Is this model’s ignition component needs to go. If this many customers ate having issues. They need a better ignition switch. This many customers should not be having an issue with it!

the 2009 and 2010 has a recall for the steering interlock. Dealer will replace it for free. They did not notify the public about this because they say it's not a "safety" issue. I beg to differ, if this leaves you stranded in a sketchy area after dark, I would say it IS a safety issue! Just call the dealer and ask about the recall. They will ask for the VIN (vehicle identification number) and verify your vehicle is "covered". Took them 45 minutes for a permanent repair.

Hey bro your key was in that slot backwards but your method definitely worked

Thank you. I just earned $150.00 in 10 minutes. It really did work!

Thanks for the honesty

So what I took away from this video was “If all else fails use a hammer.”

Hey thank you for the video. it’s happened to me too with after I installed dorman interlock system. Please let me know what did you find out with your Vehicle

Brother you saved my life also. Thanks ✊🏼

tried it, starting fine now Thanks

the fact that a car won’t start because they chose a key fob over a standard key is bonkers

Thank youuuuuuu!!!! Never knew the key fob was meant to go there

That worked, tapped it a few time with my hammer and car started,. Thanks!

Thank you Soo much, it really works 👍👍👍

You know what Eric O would say about Dorman? Just because it's new doesn't mean it's good. But yeah yikes that it bricked the bcm

So complicated why couldn't they just have a key Ignition

If you've been working on cars for any amount of time you should know to never use dorman for anything electrical. Dorman can't even get non electrical components right.

Both of my keyfobs stopped working at the same time. Unhooking the car battery for a few minutes fixed the issue.

step son had an issue with the car not wanting to start intermittently. Replaced the battery as it was bad but the car still would not start. Went through all the steps trying to reprogram keys and checking fuses and what not. Finally this morning i got under the dash and used a blunt phillips and a hammer and gave it a couple light taps and it fired right up. Now the question is replacing the unit will probably be a a deal. I am wondering if there is a work around to getting it disengaged and cutting power to it so it doesn't re-lock.

It’s a proprietary manufacturer part, I’ve had to deal with it twice and now a possible 3rd time and it’s just barely outside of warranty so I’m fiddling with it at the moment fun times

Me salvaste , gracias

So what happened even if you put everything back to OEM it wouldn’t still start back up ? Was it from the upgrade?

Just had a car key guy look at this and the dude tore the actuator apart and fixed it

You have to change the fob battery once in awhile. I've changed mine twice it's easy.

I'm having this same issue - I have both a red car outline with key in middle and a yellow key light ON. Went in the store came out and would not start. I have two sets of keys (fobs) and tried both so it's not a battery in the fob issue. The tow truck driver checked my car battery and it was 11. (something, a little low but all lights, locks, horn, trunk work with my fob. The car will not move out of park, brake pedal is stiff ... nothing is moving. I have tried the key fob up to the push button, and inserted in the place on the left as you show in your video and nothing. I also listened to your other suggestions but I'm a woman who lives alone and I can't afford to be getting stranded - so I don't want to have to be hitting that box every time to get it started :) So bottom line, should I take it to a reputable auto mechanic shop OR is this something THEY will refer me to the Nissan dealer after they charge me for all the diagnostics? I don't want to pay for double diagnostics and labor ...for sure! Thanks so much for you video!!

Ok so my 2011 had no problem starting, but recently when at a stop would turn off and shut down my car for 30 seconds then after a minute would say push to start n everything come back on , this is well driving lol any ideas

Greetings: If U have 2 hit it more than once, get a larger adjusting device.

Thank you so much !

Thank you worked

And how much did it cost

Nissan Tiana the key sign is indicated too it won't start can I apply what you did in this video

That problem is the steering lock mechanism which nissan will replace for free under a recall and the updated part they removed the lock don't waste your money on aftermarket

SO what ever happen to the car After dealer

excelente video muy agradecido

same thing for me. smacked it a few times, nothing. almost gave up, then just quick steady taps and she started up after about 15 seconds. if the first steps dont work, keep tapping. would love to know how to properly replace the part though. last thing i need is the dorman curse!

Good video …

Having this same problem I was going to bypass the system and remove the fuse. come to find out fuse was missing so when i did some further looking I found that the interlock module was not even there. So i am totally confused my daughter had been driving the car until she got this communication problem with the key and no start. Tried replacing brake switch didn't work. Does any body have any suggestions?

I have a 2016 with the same issue. I find that pushing the start button rapidly and locking and unlocking the doors with the switch at the same time works.

Just so u know this car is a maxima not an altima also that mechanism is covered under a recall from Nissan in 2009 they have a replacement that does not have that lock anymore and u need the updated part u don't go on amazon or ebay for this cause u will have the issue again I now own a 2012 and they no longer use that box

What needed up happening with the car?

What did the dealer say?

Thanks!

Wow. Good job either way

Change the break lock on top of the breaks theres a box on top of the breaks

My car will start my fob has to be right on top of my push start. I just replaced my car battery. My fob will not in lock or lock my doors... Any idea what the issue is???

Just stick the key fob in the compartment push the break and then the start button without removing the keyfob and done

On my 2009 nissan altima, everything turns on like the lights, ac, and even the motor fan, but the engine itself doesn't turn over. Please help!

SO WHAT WRONG WITH THE CAR

You hit the column or the actual box?

This IA the exact same thing that happened to me right now

It works for me

Can anti theft system can be triggered by trying to remove radio without tools, now my car wont keep running for more than half second. How do i fix that?

Can you plz help me my car won’t start and my greatest fear is having to take it to Nissan they try to rip me off so badly every time I cannot afford it. It’s saying my key is not detected and idk why. It’s a 2019 Nissan Altima. I changed the key fob battery and yesterday it started after a charge but today saying key not detected again.

Didnt need to remove anything. Crawled up under there, pulled on panel and banged away. After 5 blows i could her the power turn on.

I just change the battery

Nissan wanted to charge my shop $1267 for a 40 min fix.

What if thats not there i removed the panel and its not there but the clip for it is would it be somewhere else 2010 Nissan Altima coupe 2.5s

I’m having this problem and I hit it I think and nothing still didn’t work

Should've replaced the ignition switch

How did you fix by the way?

What the end result at the dealer. I see people asked you but you never replied back.... and happy Father’s Day

Dont work for me

My 2012 Nissan Altima is having this problem, key light is on and won’t start. It doesn’t have a steering lock module. Any idea what else it could be? Have tried changing battery and key fob battery...

Always use OEM

Set up similar to the 2009 murano

my key doesn't work and does not open the car what is the problem please help

did the car ever start again?? got the exact same prob but hitting the steering interlock did not work

What do we do when banging on that part stops working? Stranded right now

Thank made it simple 😂

Doorman is junk. If thats your only option for any aftermarket part, save yourself the headache and go with oem.

it’s a maxima not alrima

It's the steering lock mechanism go to nissan it should still cover under the recall warranty u wasted your money

Hi I have a question about my 2012 Nissan Altima... what can I do i have to fix if every time I get in the car I need to insert the key fob in the little port?

Call Eric o from south main auto

Is this supposed to be a joke???

Mane wtf is this shii

Is anyone else's plastic

If nun of this works please put your car in neutral and it will start right up trust me!!

You^

All this just because I changed my battery!! What a crock and whoever designed this should be 💥