How do you unlock a 2009 Nissan Altima?
To reset the security system or immobilizer in Your 2009 Nissan Altima depress the key fob’s panic button for five seconds. Then press the lock button twice standing 10 feet away from the vehicle. Now depress the unlock button twice. Your immobilizer should be reset.
Is there a recall on 2009 Nissan Altima?
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK. Tip: Recalls don’t affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
Can a Nissan Altima be opened with a key?
You said you could not open the door with the key. Did you try it on the passenger side? Not likely the key would fail in both locks but I suppose it could be damaged somehow.
What to do if you lose your Nissan Altima FOB?
Press the start button twice (to cycle from OFF to ACC to ON). DO NOT Press the brake! Now exit the car leaving the Keyfob inside, but take the backup door key with you. Close the door and insert the backup door key into the door lock. Turn to the left to lock the drivers door. You’ll hear the locking mechanism.
What to do if your Nissan Altima won’t start?
If you remove the lower cover there is a box for the steering lock , sometimes you can hit it to free the system to start , I use a small hammer and rattle it until it starts and turns on . If that will not work you will need to have it towed to Nissan for the campaign .
What’s the problem with my Nissan Altima battery?
Has anyone talked to Nissan dealership & gotten an uncomplicated answer? 2009 Sport Nissan Maxima exact same issue – neither key works – battery good both key fobs. Obviously must have left push button start in on position because pushing key fob to lock car makes windows all go down approximately every 3rd time i lock car or open car.
You said you could not open the door with the key. Did you try it on the passenger side? Not likely the key would fail in both locks but I suppose it could be damaged somehow.
Press the start button twice (to cycle from OFF to ACC to ON). DO NOT Press the brake! Now exit the car leaving the Keyfob inside, but take the backup door key with you. Close the door and insert the backup door key into the door lock. Turn to the left to lock the drivers door. You’ll hear the locking mechanism.
If you remove the lower cover there is a box for the steering lock , sometimes you can hit it to free the system to start , I use a small hammer and rattle it until it starts and turns on . If that will not work you will need to have it towed to Nissan for the campaign .
Has anyone talked to Nissan dealership & gotten an uncomplicated answer? 2009 Sport Nissan Maxima exact same issue – neither key works – battery good both key fobs. Obviously must have left push button start in on position because pushing key fob to lock car makes windows all go down approximately every 3rd time i lock car or open car.