Can't start and the alarm is activated. How to bypass?

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Just wondering if anyone can help me with this dilemma:

It's 11 degrees outside and my '96 J30 decides to have fun with me.

I was unable to unlock the driver's door with my key (since I don't have a remote). I walk over to my passenger door and unlock the car from there. Good, I can get in because the windchill factor is taking a lot of my attention. As soon as I unlock the car, the alarm sounds. TI get in out of the wind but not out of the cold. There is also no way to start the car while the alarm is activated. So, I sit for a minute and wonder if I will ever see my warm home again.

After 5 minutes or so, the alarm stops and I attempt to get in the car. But, as soon as I open the door, the alarm sounds again. I'm shivering so bad, I'm getting stomach cramps.

I've tried different things to cancel the alarm. I've tried locking and unlocking the driver's door. I even did it five times consecutively. I've tried re-locking the car from the passenger side, but than I am back at the driver's side with no way to unlock the car. I'm scratching the paint job trying to keep my shivering hand still enough to insert the key in the door lock.

I've tried doing all of the above with driver's door window open where I can at least try to start the car by leaning in. That did not work nor did the same idea work through the passenger side window. It's getting cold, hypothermia is setting in.

I even though about opening the hood and disconnecting the battery to hopefully re-set the system but silly me, last time I worked on the car, I made sure that the battery terminals were good and tight. So, that was futile. I closed the hood with my arms as my frozen hands were too numb.

I'm getting dizzy now and the passing cars are increasing the chill factor by an extra -10 degrees.

I try once again to see if the car will start. but all it does is sit there with all of the engine lights brightly lit and taunting me as if to say, it will live on and I will perish.

With last will and energy, I think that maybe the neutral safety switch is on the fritz, so I turn the ignition on, shift into neutral and try to start. No sound. car will just sit there and flash the headlights rhythmically. The pain is going away now, and I am starting to feel kind of sublime. I am thinking of palm trees and bikini-clad women serving me colorful drinks with little umbrellas. I hear no sounds from the car (by the way, my horn doesn't word, thankfully), but I hear the azur waves crashing on the coral reefs and washing up on the pristine ivory sands.

All is good now.

Flashing lights of a wrecker are nearing as I end these words....

Ralph


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I lol'ed. :) (not because you're freezing to death and it was 80* here today, but that's some great writing...)

Try this:

Insert the key into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to "OFF." Remove the key from the ignition.
Insert the key into a door or the trunk.
Turn the key counterclockwise.
The security system SHOULD reset as the door or trunk is unlocked with the key.

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AZhitman!
I can't believe it! It worked right away! Damn! I tried so many things last night. But I did exactly what you'd said just now, and it worked! I can't believe it, I just can't believe it. :-)

Thanks, brother hitman, I'm gonna hafta buy you a beer some day.

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Whats up Truckmen !!!
Long time no see !!
Cold as a Witches T*T up there I bet !!

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truckmen wrote:AZhitman!
I can't believe it! It worked right away! Damn! I tried so many things last night. But I did exactly what you'd said just now, and it worked! I can't believe it, I just can't believe it. :-)

Thanks, brother hitman, I'm gonna hafta buy you a beer some day.
WOOOO! Every once in a while, I pull something helpful outta my a$$. :)

Welcome back - Glad you're not frozeded to death! Come on down to AZ for a break from the cold. :dblthumb:

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yodawill2000 wrote:Whats up Truckmen !!!
Long time no see !!
Cold as a Witches T*T up there I bet !!
Hello Yoda!
Yes, I've been working offshore off the coast of Brasil and hadn't had much time to do much at the house here in Maine.
The ole J30 gave me some serious fits last night. I ended up having the "J" towed home 14 miles and I was sure I was not going to find the problem. Whew was it cold. AZhitman came to my aid here and got me back running. In less than 15 seconds, I did exactly what he told me. :mike

Thanks again, AZ. I just might come through there (AZ). I am looking to do a road trip from Colorado to Maine with a '50 Desoto I found and purchased. I think around May. That trip won't really take me near AZ but who knows, maybe I can take a detour, by way of Los Angeles. :-)

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If the desire arises to permanently disable the system,go under the dash, look up to the left side of the steering column, locate the little metal security box, unplug, problem resolved, car will never honk/flash and always start.

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Problem solved.

We rock. :)

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Cool.
I will look into it. MY gal and I are planning to take a drive down to Fairhaven, Mass for a 1-day RADAR re-certification for my merchant mariner's license. We really don't want to take her '07 Nissan Versa although it would be the more practical method. It's just so much better cruising with the "J".

By the way, I have another problem with the radio, but I will create a new post about it. First, I will search the forum for info on it.

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Having the same issue. Tried all of the key in and out stuff. I guess I will go for the permanent disable solution.

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EffinHaole wrote:Having the same issue. Tried all of the key in and out stuff. I guess I will go for the permanent disable solution.
Hello Eff-

Let us know how you resolved the issue. I recently could not get the driver's door unlocked; I inserted the ignition key into the trunk lock, turned it to the right three times then, went back to the drivers door and it worked. Try it one more time.

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Thanks "truckmen" for asking this question and thank you "AZhitman" for answering. My dads 96 Altima GXE was having alarm problems for the longest time but after trying your method I was able to finally reset it using the truck lock as the drivers side door lock was giving me problems. And I removed the module so the problem doesnt persist. Thanks again guys

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J30tChumpCar wrote:If the desire arises to permanently disable the system,go under the dash, look up to the left side of the steering column, locate the little metal security box, unplug, problem resolved, car will never honk/flash and always start.

Please help me to locate the silver box to disable anti theft
I'm not sure what I am looking for

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1997 j30
Would anyone please send me a diagram or photo to guide me?

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got the FSM? page EL-268

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FSM can be found at www.infinitiservicemanual.com

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AZhitman wrote:FSM can be found at http://www.infinitiservicemanual.com
Thank you, but I'm still unsure after viewing the diagram :(
Would anyone be kind enough to share a photo of what I need to unplug? Also, should I be able to unplug it without tools? Appreciate your help... I can't afford to send it to the dealer. Car won't start... I know it is the anti theft. Been dealing with it for a while now. Big pain in the neck
It would be a dream come true if I never had to deal with that anti theft system again :)

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disconnect the theft warning control unit

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http://www.ehow.com/how_7559753_reset-s ... i-j30.html

to disable the theft warning control unit: there is an orange wire connecting it, splice a wire into this orange wire and connect it to a stable ground.

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OK, I've added a pink arrow:

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So, start by sitting in the driver seat. This component looks like it should be roughly above your right knee.

You're gonna want to run the seat all the way back and recline it. Go head-first under the dash, get comfortable. Throw a pillow in the floorboard like I do. Use a bright flashlight (get a friend to help). When you see the box that matches the pic, look for a plug coming out of it.

Nissan plugs are typically held in place with a tab that you must squeeze to release the plug. Sometimes, a needle-nose pliers can be helpful here.

Take a deep breath, you can do this. :)

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Thank you! I will try again tomorrow.


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