Invalid Data Received from Immobilizer Module
2007-2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L I4
Description
Data from the immobilizer or anti-theft module is invalid, preventing vehicle operation.
Symptoms
- Vehicle will not start
- Security indicator flashing
- Key not accepted
- Cranking but no fuel/spark
- Immobilizer fault message
Common Causes
- Key transponder weak or failing
- Antenna ring malfunction
- Immobilizer module corruption
- CAN bus interference
- Key not properly programmed
Diagnostic Steps
- Test key transponder signal strength
- Check antenna ring signal
- Attempt key relearn procedure
- Check CAN bus quality at immobilizer module
- Test with known good key
Repair Notes
Attempt key relearn procedure. If key transponder is weak, program new key.
Related Codes
Other Network Codes
- U0001High Speed CAN Communication Bus
- U0002High Speed CAN Communication Bus Performance
- U0003High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open
- U0004High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Low
- U0005High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) High
- U0006High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Open
- U0007High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Low
- U0008High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) High
- U0009High Speed CAN Communication Bus Shorted Together
- U0010Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus
U0434 on Other Vehicles
Nissan 200SX
1995-1998 1.6L I4 GA16DE
Nissan 200SX SE-R
1995-1998 2.0L I4 SR20DE
Nissan 240SX
1995-1998 2.4L I4 KA24DE
Nissan 300ZX
1990-1996 3.0L V6 VG30DE
Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
1990-1996 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 VG30DETT
Nissan 350Z
2003-2006 3.5L V6 VQ35DE
Nissan 350Z
2007-2009 3.5L V6 VQ35HR
Nissan 370Z
2009-2020 3.7L V6 VQ37VHR
Common Questions
What does code U0434 mean on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
U0434 stands for "Invalid Data Received from Immobilizer Module". Data from the immobilizer or anti-theft module is invalid, preventing vehicle operation.
What are the symptoms of U0434 on a Nissan Altima?
Common symptoms of U0434 include: Vehicle will not start, Security indicator flashing, Key not accepted, Cranking but no fuel/spark, Immobilizer fault message.
What causes U0434 on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
Common causes of U0434 include: Key transponder weak or failing, Antenna ring malfunction, Immobilizer module corruption, CAN bus interference, Key not properly programmed.