I had to replace my battery and now the car won't start even though it sounds like it is trying to turn over. The dash lights and power controls for opening fuel door, trunk lid or windows are disabled. Thinking it is because the anti-theft system disabled the electronic starter and other items. How do I reset the anti-theft system? I already tried the locking and unlocking the car with my key, which didn't do anything.
With the doors shut, insert the key into the drivers door lock. Lock and unlock the door 5 times. This should reset the system. If that doesn't work you should contact a qualified repair shop.
I just had this issue with my 1997 Lexus ES300
1-Disconnect Both Battery Cables ,Positive & Negative .
2- Touch Cables With Each Other For 60 Secs ( this will take any residual power in the Harness to Reset the Vehicle Modules )
3- Wait 30 min
4- Close all doors and trunk
5- Reconnect Battery Positive First
6- Use The Key in The Driver Side Door Lock Cylinder to Lock it & Unlock,IF You have only a Key Fob ,use it to lock and unlock
7- Enter vehicle and Start it .
Actual solution after taking the car to the Lexus service center: replace the alternator fuse (100 amp). I must have shorted something out while replacing the alternator and the fuse blew, and I guess did a good job because I never saw an arc. Thanks for the suggestions.
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1995 Lexus ES300 with the same problem. I had to replace the alternator and removed the negative battery cable as part of the procedure, and now the car won't turn over, windows and dash lights don't work, but dome and headlights do. I followed the owners manual instructions for reseting the anti-theft system to no avail.
I have a 2008 4runner XSP with 80K wife was driving the other day and it just cutoff.. I tries to crank runs for about 3 seconds then cut back off. I was told it is giving a code stating anti theft system locked out?? could you help before I have to take to dealership??
1997 sun fire anti theft reset methods besides for key on for 12 mins then off three times
How to reset 1997 sun fire anti theft
I had this problem. I was told to do a master reset. Master Reset
1-Disconnect Both Battery Cables ,Positive & Negative .
2- Touch Cables With Each Other For 60 Secs ( this will take any residual power in the Harness to Reset the Vehicle Modules )
3- Wait 30 min
4- Close all doors and trunk
5- Reconnect Battery Positive First
6- Use The Key in The Driver Side Door Lock Cylinder to Lock it & Unlock,IF You have only a Key Fob ,use it to lock and unlock
7- Enter vehicle and Start it .
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