johannaswift84
Wingroad anti theft system malfunction
Summary of the thread
The 2002 Nissan Wingroad's anti-theft system is malfunctioning, with an error in the memory and a non-functional alarm. The issue might be linked to optical locking activation. A weak battery or faulty connections could cause instability in the system, leading to random malfunctions. If battery checks don't resolve the issue, recoding the system at a workshop is recommended, which successfully resolved a similar problem for another owner.
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johannaswift84 (community.author)
Thanks. It seems to be random, not related to how long the car sits. Could a weak battery really cause such a specific issue, or could it be a faulty alarm sensor?
amelieschwarz42
Random issues are the worst! Yes, low battery voltage can definitely cause weird anti-theft issues. The system gets unstable when the power isn't consistent. But if it keeps happening after you check the battery, you might need to visit a workshop. They should be able to fix it by recoding the system. Cost me 45€ back then.
johannaswift84 (community.author)
Thanks for the battery info. Your experience makes me think a workshop visit is needed. I went to the workshop, and they had to recode the alarm system. The final bill was 45€. Thanks for the help.
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amelieschwarz42
Optical locking, huh? I had a similar problem with my Wingroad. First, check your battery and connections. A sudden power loss can mess with the alarm control module. Does it happen after the car's been sitting, or is it random?