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1999 Nissan Maxima Repair Question


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Mileage: 146,000 miles.

Asked on November 19, 2011

How to reset ecu on Nissan maxima 1999

My old ecu burnt out and I got a used one but the alarm goes on when I put in how can I reset
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Answer

Replied on November 19, 2011

The security alarm?
ECM is a part of Nissan Anti-Theft System (NATS). Replacement ECM must have immobilizer code
rewritten, using CONSULT. To perform rewrite procedure requires the vehicle, all keys and a
CONSULT tester with a NATS Program Card (E960U). Any key not learned during rewrite will not
start vehicle. Follow CONSULT tester instructions

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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Replied on November 19, 2011

ECM is a part of Nissan Anti-Theft System (NATS). Replacement ECM must have immobilizer code
rewritten, using CONSULT. To perform rewrite procedure requires the vehicle, all keys and a
CONSULT tester with a NATS Program Card (E960U). Any key not learned during rewrite will not
start vehicle. Follow CONSULT tester instructions

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
5,494 answers provided