The immobilizer is shorting out,and cannot start car no more,,what now??

CivicSI990

• 41 Answers
• Posted on Apr 06, 2009

SOURCE: car want start factor security light flashing and

The factory security light will remain on - this is a standard feature indicating the car is dead.
First, unplug the hazard fuze in the engine bay (this will reset the ecu and remove the flashing)

Next, replace the battery with a new one (or one with proper charge) - keep in mind a small battery will not do anything for these cars, the engines require a lot to push them over (it isnt a honda)
*Make sure to clean the positive and negative battery cables from acid

Then just start it up :)

SOURCE: GMC 1999 Jimmy wont start, Security Light Flashing

try disconnecting the battery should reset the system

SOURCE: my starter is good my battery is good i just

if auto trans. check the neutral switch

Johnny Brown

• 5763 Answers
• Posted on May 05, 2011

SOURCE: good day I have tucson 2011

I would start by making sure the battery is good and nithing was left on and drained the battery,check and see if the headlight come on and are bright, if the lights are dim or dont turn on then the battery is low, also check the connections at the battery, make sure they are clean and tight. you can try to jump start it if battery is low. if the battery is good then you may have a bad starter or a problem with the antitheft system,again start with the battery, make sure inside ;ight are working and check the headlights. good day.

Iron

• 3018 Answers
• Posted on Jul 13, 2011

SOURCE: My 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue will start, but it

• I don't know about reasonable. I don't know how they can assess something they have not seen with a price like that unless they are gunning for a full transmission replacement which is shady, in my opinion. Some other possibilities should have been voiced. Yes it could be the transmission needs replaced but there are some things to consider and check first.
• Have you checked the transmission fluid level yet? Low fluid will butterfly the transmission.
• Fluid over 50,000 miles needs replaces as well. Don't do this yet unless you get the transmission going or it may be a waste of money. If you get it going again and the miles call for it then flush the transmission fluid.
• When is the last time you changed the transmission filter and gasket (sold as a kit)? A really clogged filter can inhibit your vehicle like that and make it not drive.
• Open the hood and look at the transmission linkage. Now have someone get into the car and put their foot on the brake and drop it into gear. Do you see the linkage (on top of the transmission) move back and forth as they switch gears? If not then the linkage is hung up somewhere. If not then the linkage may be fine.

• These are some things to look at before you go for the new transmission. I might suggest you get the opinion of a transmission shop first or at least the opinion of someone willing to do a little diagnosing first.

• Hope this helps and good luck to you.
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