1993 J30 security light blinking, wont start

[vikingkid3]

Hello. Last night after I parked my 1993 J30, I noticed that the security light started blinking after I shut and locked all the doors. I retried locking and opening and shutting the doors but it never went off. I had work to do so I left it alone. When I woke up this morning the security light was still blinking and the car would not start. All the electronics in the car work, and it cranks but the car doesn't start. I tried starting and stepping on the gas pedal but that didn't work either. I'm working on trying to get it jump started, but, no intentional offense, I live in Texas, and naturally have not received any help for anyone, despite my efforts.

Any ideas what may be wrong? or how to fix it? Would jump starting be necessary, could the security light have ate up that much of the battery life over night? This is the first time I've had any real problems like this.

Thank you for your help.

[driverdriver]

If I remember correctly....the security light blinks on the dash panel for a little while after the doors are locked with the fob.

Have you done a volt test on the battery? If the battery is returning around 9 volts, it would display some of these symptoms.

Have you tried retrieving any trouble codes from the ECU?

[GerryO]

Paid some attention to the security light this evening, as I locked things up. With the driver's side door open, all of the doors locked and the trunk open, the light was blinking. Noticed that the light was ON constantly, after I'd first closed the door and then closed the trunk.

Don't think a blinking light would run down a battery and faster than a constantly ON light. Personally I also always try to avoid jump starting, preferring to use a battery charger, if it's low.

Have noticed that my car is harder to start on very cold mornings. Stepping on/pumping the gas pedal isn't advised, unless the engine is flooded (gas smell) and then you'll want to hold the pedal completely to the floor, while cranking the engine for probably a long time.

Forgot the last time I set off the alarm, but I think if you lock the doors from the outside, with someone on the inside and they open a door, the alarm/horn will sound and lights will blink. Opening and relocking the doors with the key might silence/reset things.

Have you checked the FSM?

no intentional offense, I live in Texas, and naturally have not received any help for anyone, despite my efforts.

In the immortal words of Gary P. Nunn

'Cause when a Texan fancies, he'll take his chances,
and chances will be taken, now that's for sure.
And them Limey eyes, they were eyein' a prize,
that some people call manly footwear.
And they said you're from down South,
and when you open your mouth,
you always seem to put your foot there.

[vikingkid3]

I was able to get it started, a few minutes ago..But the security light is still blinking. I don't know if it is a problem, and I am not sure how to check the ECU. I searched on google, but the guide I found didn't help. I'm not the most knowledgeable person with cars, though I am working on that little problem. Can you point me in the direction of a good guide to find/ test the codes?


GerryO, I am from California, living in Texas for school. That may play a part, but aggies at least, in mine and my friend from New York's experience, aren't too quick to help people in need unless there is some short-term benefit for themselves.

[GerryO]

Sounds like one or more security system switches is open (door, hood, trunk, etc), meaning the system cannot be armed or that it simply needs to be reset. Don't know if the door lock timer figures into things.

How to Reset the Security System on a Infiniti J30
By David Clair, eHow Contributor
updated: November 26, 2010

Many models of the Infiniti J30 are equipped with a security system that provides visual and audio alarm signals if sensors on various parts of the vehicle are disturbed. If the security system has been activated, it must be properly reset in order to turn off the alarms. Resetting the security system allows the sensors to reinitialize so they can be armed again the next time the car is turned off and locked.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions:
1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "OFF." Remove the key from the ignition.
3. Insert the key into a door or the trunk.
4. Turn the key counterclockwise. The security system resets as the door or trunk is unlocked with the key.

[vikingkid3]

Haha, yeah that is ridiculous, I don't know if I have the skills required to reset the system.

I did that naturally around 20 times, never fixed it. Though I did notice that if the key is in the driver door and turned all the way to the unlock position, the light stops blinking. Once released it continues to blink.

[texml69]

my 93 the light does the same thing but i dont have the FOB and my alarm has always worked set it off a few times cause the passenger does not lock when you push the button you have to lock it with the key and mine has never not started

[vikingkid3]

I'm thinking the whole starting thing had to do with the weather. Recently the stupid floor mat bunched up under the break pedal so I couldn't stop while waiting in line at a stop sign. Was going maybe 3 mph but the hood bubbled a little, not the cold probably effects the engine more than it used to, it is an old car though, at least now it has some more character.

I'm gonna stop worrying about the light. Thanks to everyone for the help.

[driverdriver]

FYI.....for futire reference. There are two "stucK" items when you first enter this forum that detail how you can pull codes from the ECU depending on weather your car is OBD1 or OBD2.

[GerryO]

I'm thinking the whole starting thing had to do with the weather. Recently the stupid floor mat bunched up under the break pedal so I couldn't stop while waiting in line at a stop sign. Was going maybe 3 mph but the hood bubbled a little, not the cold probably effects the engine more than it used to, it is an old car though, at least now it has some more character.

I'm gonna stop worrying about the light. Thanks to everyone for the help.

Mine starts easier afternoons/evenings than on icy cold mornings.

The closed bubbled hood probably isn't making contact with the plunger switch that's located under the hood along the passenger's side fender, preventing the alarm system from setting.

[vikingkid3]

Spot on diagnosis Gerry, that is the cause. Thanks.

Also, thank you for the tip Driver, my laziness made me google search from a different tab than navigate back to the main forum.