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2004 Infiniti FX35: wont start with the fob or key..fires..50 miles

 
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My 2004 Infiniti FX35 won't start with the fob or key. It sounds like it's going to start but it never actually fires up. I had about 50 miles to empty before I turned it off..and it's not on a slope, so I don't think it's low fuel?

 

Country: Canada
Make: Infiniti
Model: FX35
Year: 2004

Already Tried:
I've tried starting with the key and the fob..I've put my foot on the brake and put it in neutral and tried, but same response.

Submitted: 293 days and 20 hours ago.
Category: Infiniti
Value: CA$18
Status: CLOSED

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Expert:  Jay replied 293 days and 20 hours ago.


Jay :

Hello and Thank you for using JustAnswer.com

Jay :

When you turn the key to the ON position, is the security light on solid?

Customer :

I'm honestly not sure..and I had to leave my car and get a ride to work so I can't check..but I do know all the dash lights lit up,

Jay :

The key thing you want to look for is that security light

Jay :

If that light is solid, that means there is a problem with reading the chip in the key

Jay :

When you go back to the car, bring spare keys with you just in case so you can try another key if there is a problem with that one key.

Jay :

How far away is the car?

Jay :

You can also try this to see if you can get out of lock mode if the security light is solid

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Customer :

It's about 15 minutes away. Where is the security light?

Jay :

Hmm, I think it's either on the top of the dash by the vents, or it's in the meter area. It's a little red car with a key in it, or it's the blinking light on top of the dash. It's in one of those two places

Jay :

I can keep this question open if you like so you can check and try what I suggested and see if that works

Jay :

If you have a smart phone I can assist you while at the car as well.

Jay :

Let me know, I will need to get off line for about 1/2 hour or so to eat dinner.. so take your time. I will be back online till 10 or 11 pm tonight EST

Customer :

I have to work for another hour, 5pm PST..then I'm getting a ride to the car to see if it'll start. Can I text you then, from the car? I have another key at home..I'll stop and pick that up first.

Jay :

Sure, just return back to this question and if you have any more questions on this let me know.

Customer :

The security key it's referring to...is that the key that 's hidden in the fob.

Jay :

Oh you have a I-key system?

Jay :

You just turn the knob to start the car?

Jay :

Try using the mechanical key to start the car instead of just turning the knob and see if that does something also. You can try that.

Customer :

Yes...sorry..I forgot to mention that. Yes..I just turn the knob..but today I tried that and I tried removing the key from the fob and inserting it too.l

Jay :

Once your at the car in a hour, I can better assist you once you can see what is going on with my help and I will do my best to help you.

Jay :

Lets just pick this up then.

Customer :

I won't have a computer with me though..is it possible to text you from my phone while I'm at the car?

Jay :

Do you have a smart phone that has internet?

Jay :

cause personal contact is against our terms and services

Jay :

You would need to return to this question using a smart phone for me to assist you at your car

Customer :

:o( No. Spent all my money on the Infiniti :o) It's just an old style text phone.

Jay :

lol

Jay :

Do you have someone who can help you that has a smart phone?

Jay :

Maybe they can log into this question and be the middle man and type to me for you.

Jay :

You just need your user name and password XXXXX should have been emailed to you so they can log into your account and come back to this question

Customer :

I'll try the suggestions that you've given me....and then reply after from my home computer. None of my co-workers with 'good' phones are heading in my direction.

Jay :

ok, I will talk to you then.

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Category: Infiniti
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Answered: 6/20/2012

Experience: 20 years, Nissan and Infiniti experience and currently now working for a Infiniti Dealer

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