Security light won't go off. Can't start car

Asked by GuruHQ5VJ Jul 26, 2019 at 07:25 PM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car won't start. Never
had any problems
before.new battery
security light won't stop
flashing.

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KenF answered 4 years ago

Well that flashing security light means the anti theft is active, and likely the immobilizer is preventing the car from starting. You need someone with the proper scan equipment (dealer of a highly qualified auto locksmith) to see why anti theft is activated and possibly recode car to key.

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