2002 Nissan Pathfinder Cranks but no start suddenly!

Tiny
NOLIE
  • MEMBER
  • 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 133,352 MILES
After church my pathfinder cranks but no start and I have scan it a code p1610 n p1612. I don't know if someone try to steal it when we're inside the church bUT I dont see a mark on my ignition neither alarm never ca me on. My two keys are original and never drop them. My question is, why this scenario will suddenly won't recognize my originals keys? Please, help.
Saturday, July 25th, 2015 AT 10:58 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
  • MECHANIC
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This code is usually triggered when a not registered or damaged key is used to start the engine. When the starting operation is carried out five or more times consecutively with the same unregistered key, the system will lock.

If the problem occurs try disconnecting the car battery for about 30 minutes and then try starting the engine with a known registered key. If the problem persist you have to have the dealer erase the code and reprogram the keys again.

I have also see keys "die" after being to close to a strong electro magnetic field, in this case the owner worked near large generators and this wiped the memory from the key
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