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I have an Infiniti FX45 2003 with the Intelligent Key not unlocking the ignition. The steering is locked and won't turn and so can't start the vehicle. the remote locks/unlocks the doors and the panic button works too. Can not even check with a diagnotic tool since it wont turn the ignition. Any help? The ignition light does not turn green either when the Intelligent key is placed in the car or near the ignition.



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2003 Infiniti fx45 4.5L V8

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tried to unlock by turning the steering and fiddling with the Gear too but neither would turn nor move. Connected Launch x431 to it but can not access system since the ignition is off.

Submitted: 285 days and 14 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $15
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Posted by Jay 285 days and 8 hours ago.

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Hello and thank you for using JustAnswer.com

You have removed the key from the fob and try to manually turn the ignition? Also if the steering wheel is locked, try wiggling it back and forth to see if it frees up.

Let me know if that works. Thanks Jay!

285 days and 5 hours ago.

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Tried that severally, no way Man.

Posted by Jay 284 days and 11 hours ago.

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If that is not working, then it sounds like something happened to the key programing. When a key is not programed it will lock the wheel like you are describing. When you program the keys, you have to performed steering lock release, and then program the keys. If you have a key that has become or is not programed, it also could clear the programing of all keys. I am sorry to say, you may have to take it the dealer to have the keys programed. If you have any additional keys you will need to bring them also.

The only thing I could suggest to try before taking it to the dealer, would be to raise the front wheels off the ground so there is no pressure on the steering lock and see if that releases it. If not, then you will have no choice.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks Jay!

284 days and 8 hours ago.

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What machine is used to program the keys for infiniti. remember the steering wont unlock. Whats the procedure to unlock the steering,i have MVP and T-code too. Am not going to a dealer as there are non around and am the 'techie' around here. so you have to come up with more pragmatic solution to earn my $15, thanks again.

Posted by Jay 284 days and 8 hours ago.

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There is no other scan tool that can navigate through the Nat's system. The scanner used is the Consult 2 or 3. This tool links to the Nats control unit to get a number. After you get this number from the Nats control unit. You have to take this number to a computer program called Asist. You enter the number there and it gives you a 4 digit number that is used to release the steering and to program the keys. This scanner is proprietary for Nissan and Infiniti's only. There are systems that can duplicate key frequency, but there is no other way to program keys.

Thanks Jay!

284 days and 8 hours ago.

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Thats fast man, you definitely have won my respect and would soon win the money too. Am impressed already. Have you heard of Nissan Super code? someone says it can give me the code necessary for programming the key. I googled the Asist but got nothing related. Do you have the program or where can i get it?

Posted by Jay 284 days and 8 hours ago.

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I have the program at work. This is a payed program that only the dealers have. This program contains all service manuals, TSB's and recall and service bulletin information. This it's support sight.

http://www.asistfaq.com/home.asp

I have never heard of the Nissan super code. I don't know what that is. I know the earlier year Nissans all had one code to program keys. The new Model Nissans and Infinitis all require the Nats decoder, which is also part of the asist program.

Thanks Jay!

284 days and 7 hours ago.

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But it seems the Asist can only work till 2004 models from what i can see online now. How much is the Consult3 and can i get a used thats also reliable. Meanwhile, assuming i get the number from the NATs can you get me the 4 digit code form your Asist program even for a fee if you insist? Am downloading the Nissan Super code from a friend in China and will let you kow what i come up with. Meanwhileits still 4.00am here and am a little sleepy. Be rest assured you have won the prize and i will accept you, thanks.

Posted by Jay 284 days and 7 hours ago.

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The consult 3 I am not sure is for privet part sales. It just came a year or 2 ago. The Consult 3 is a laptop. I think it's around 8k US dollars if you could buy one. The scan tool is to new to get one used. I would love to have one myself. As for the Asist, the Asist works to year to date model Nissans. The Asist is a computer program, that has the Nats decoder program and all the service manuals on all Nissan and Infiniti models from 94 to date, as well as all recall, bulletins and so on.

I have never hear of this super code. Let me know a little about it and how it works for you. As for getting the code for you. I will have to double check, but there is a number on the BCM, that if you get, that is the 5 digit and numbered code I need to generate the 4 digit code for you. I can do that for you and get you the 4 digit code, but as I said, I have not seen any tool that can program that can perform this. I also have to double check on the exact number off the BCM you need.

I am on in the evenings EST. I will try to get you a image of the number you need and it's location, so I can decode it for you and give you the 4 digit number.

Thanks Jay!

283 days ago.

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Hello jay, the program i told you about, thats the Nissan supper code gave me 2 slots one to input the anti theft code which is 5 numbers and the other which will calculate the 4 digit code for me. Assuming i have the 4-digit code, do i still need the consult3 to unlock the steering? or is there a manual way of unlocking it as T-code and/or MVP can code the key for me. Kindly avail me your email so we can continue on this issue after i may have accepted you, cos if i do now i wont have access to you again through this medium...........so i think!!!

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If you Accept now, you can still contact me through this thread up to 10 days after you press Accept.

If you get the codes, that only half the battle. Unfortunately the only tool is the Consult 2 or 3 that can program the keys. Since that is the case, might as well let the dealer use the consult to get the codes for you also. The dealer normally charges 1/2 hour to program keys.

Thanks Jay!

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