Hybspec

P1610

Wysoki

Immobilizer Lock Mode – an unregistered key was used 5 times; BCM or ECM may be damaged. Code characteristic for Nissan vehicles with NATS system.

OBD-II (EN): Immobilizer Lock Mode

Code P1610 in Nissan vehicles indicates activation of the NATS immobilizer lock mode – most often after using an unregistered key five times. It may also indicate a malfunction of the BCM or ECM module. Clearing the error yourself will not solve the problem – professional diagnostics and an unlocking procedure at an authorized service center are required.

Symptoms

Vehicle does not start or starts only for a moment and stalls. Immobilizer warning light (key) flashes or stays on continuously on the dashboard. Inability to start the vehicle normally despite correct key rotation in the ignition switch.

Possible causes

• Use of an unregistered or copied key 5 or more times – NATS system entered Lock Mode • Damaged transponder in the key (antenna system or RFID chip) • BCM (Body Control Module) malfunction – no communication with the immobilizer system • ECM/ECU malfunction – communication break between ECM and IMMU/BCM • Battery discharge or replacement causing loss of key pairing with the control unit • Damaged antenna coil in the ignition switch (IMMU – Immobilizer Control Unit)

Affected systems

ImmobilizerBCM (Body Control Module)ECM/ECU (Engine Control Module)system zapłonuMagistrala CAN

Related codes

P1615Wysoki

Kod producenta P1615 – Usterka komunikacji magistrali CAN lub czujnika położenia wału korbowego (obwód B). Znaczenie kodu zależy od marki i modelu pojazdu.

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Does code P1610 require professional diagnostics?

The code alone is not enough. To find the cause, you need to read live data, check freeze frame conditions, and compare with vehicle behavior. Book a diagnostic session.