Immobilizer System General Malfunction
2016-2017 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh Single Motor FWD
Description
A general fault detected in the engine immobilizer system. The immobilizer prevents engine starting without a recognized key or transponder.
Symptoms
- Engine cranks but will not start
- Security/immobilizer warning light on
- Key not recognized
- Intermittent no-start condition
Common Causes
- Faulty key transponder
- Immobilizer antenna ring failure
- Immobilizer control module fault
- Key not programmed to vehicle
- Weak key battery
Diagnostic Steps
- Try spare key
- Check immobilizer warning light pattern
- Scan immobilizer module for specific codes
- Test transponder ring antenna
- Verify key programming status
Repair Notes
Try spare key first. Reprogram key to immobilizer if needed. Replace antenna ring or immobilizer module if faulty.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0009Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0100 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 B0100 mean on a 2016-2017 Nissan Leaf?
B0100 stands for "Immobilizer System General Malfunction". A general fault detected in the engine immobilizer system. The immobilizer prevents engine starting without a recognized key or transponder.
What are the symptoms of B0100 on a Nissan Leaf?
Common symptoms of B0100 include: Engine cranks but will not start, Security/immobilizer warning light on, Key not recognized, Intermittent no-start condition.
What causes B0100 on a 2016-2017 Nissan Leaf?
Common causes of B0100 include: Faulty key transponder, Immobilizer antenna ring failure, Immobilizer control module fault, Key not programmed to vehicle, Weak key battery.