2000 nissan maxima won't start

[travvie]

I have a 2000 nissan maxima and i was told that my key had lost program and that my computer was locked, i changed the computer however have not yet programmed the key again. Would it lock the computer if i tried starting the car with an ungprogrammed key?

[travvie]

Can anyone answer this?

[Fezzik]

You need a locksmith that can program keys or go the nissan dealer to program the keys.

[travvie]

Would the computer from a 2001 maxima work in a 2000?

[travvie]

Would the computer from a 2001 maxima work in a 2000?

[OwnerCS]

Why change the ECU if the problem was caused by a failed key? Do you have a spare key?

Attempting to use the wrong key can result in the car being immobilized.

You would need to compare the Nissan Part Numbers on the ECU to determine if a different year model will work in your car.

5th generation owners, who are good with computers, can use a product named NDS2 at www.nissandatascan.com to reset the Nissan Anti Theft System (NATS).

NDS2 video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmQsR1rqUfA

[travvie]

I asked because i had the locksmith come along with a mechanic and at first the locksmith told me it was my immobilizer and now we found out that it's not that and now I'm being told that it's my computer That's bad

[travvie]

I found a 2001 maxima that i was thinking about swappingthe computer from because i don't want to buy another part that might not even be my problem... The security light in my car stays on solid and won't start, when i checked on my coils they weren't getting any power so I'm pretty sure it's a security issue now.

[OwnerCS]

If you swap computers you will most likely still need someone with Nissan Consult or NDS2 software to reset NATS to match your keys. When I swapped the ECU in my Maxima I had to have the car towed to the dealer to get NATS reset. That was the only place where I could get Consult for a reset. NDS2 will only work on 2000 models and later. Some locksmiths can perform the reset also.