Back to 2021 Nissan Leaf

2021 NISSAN LEAF

Electric 40kWhFWDAUTOMATICev
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor389Torque271Fluid5DTC569Battery0Maintenance0Recalls4
B0124high severityBody

Theft Deterrent System Starter Disable

on 2021 Nissan Leaf Electric 40kWh · FWD

What this code means

The theft deterrent system has disabled the starter circuit due to a detected theft condition or system malfunction.

Symptoms

  • Engine will not crank
  • Security light on solid
  • Key turns but starter does not engage
  • No-crank no-start condition

Common causes

  • Theft system triggered by incorrect key
  • System malfunction falsely detecting theft
  • BCM starter relay driver failure
  • Immobilizer-theft system communication error

Diagnostic steps

  1. Verify key is correct for vehicle
  2. Perform theft system reset procedure
  3. Scan BCM and immobilizer codes
  4. Test starter relay control circuit
  5. Check theft system arm/disarm status

Repair notes

Perform theft system relearn or reset. If BCM is faulty, replace and program.

Other Body codes on this vehicle

Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →