After self repairing, can’t start car b/c immobilizer is engaged

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  1. Jennifer Denton

    Jennifer Denton New Member

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    After completing a repair job myself, i cannot get the car to start because the immobilizer is engaged. The smart key locks/unlocks, allows the dashboard to light up, push power button etc, but the car will not enter “ready” mode so it can start. Because I cannot get it started I can’t run the codes, but what I think is the anti-theft indicator is blinking. I did disconnect the battery in the repair process so that’s probably what engaged the immobilizer.

    I’ve tried a couple of ways to “reset” the immobilizer system, according to the internet, but no go. I can’t get it to a dealer so I’m not sure what next steps I should take. Any advice?
     
    #1 Jennifer Denton, Oct 4, 2020
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    Jennifer Denton New Member

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    I should note: key fob battery and car battery are not dead.
     
    #2 Jennifer Denton, Oct 4, 2020
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    the light always blinks. did you complete the entire process of sliding the orange safety plug completely.

    there are youtube instructions
     
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    And the car does not need to be ready to go online with it. If you have Techstream, it communicates normally in "IG-ON" mode (press power button 2x with foot off the brake)
     
    #4 TMR-JWAP, Oct 5, 2020
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    Where are you in Texas? I'm kinda close to Houston.
     
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