What does immobilizer indicator mean?
The immobilizer warning light turns on if your anti-theft system does not recognize the car key being used, if it’s the wrong key or low on battery.
How do I test an Immobiliser?
You can rest assured that your car has a factory-fitted immobiliser if it was manufactured after October 1998. However, if your car was made before that date and you want to check if it has an immobiliser, the easiest way to check is to contact your car’s manufacturer or consult your owner’s manual.
What happens if there is no security code in the Immobilizer?
If this security code matches the code in the immobilizer system, the car will be allowed to start. If the key is not legitimate or there is no key fob or transponder present, the car will not start. This security code is random each time you start the vehicle and your key is the only source that can generate the correct token for the vehicle.
Can a car start if there is no immobilizer?
If this security code matches the code in the immobilizer system, the car will be allowed to start. If the key is not legitimate or there is no key fob or transponder present, the car will not start.
Why is my transponder not working on my immobilizer?
Many transponder keys depend on a small battery to relay the security code to the car immobilizer. Be careful replacing the battery so you don’t accidentally damage the transponder chip inside. If you’ve replaced the battery and it still doesn’t work, you may have some type of damage to the transponder chip.
What happens if I Lose my immobilizer key?
The bad news is that if you lose your key fob or the transponder chip is damaged or goes bad, you’ll need to get a new key from the auto dealership which can be very costly. Like anything else that is electronic, an immobilizer system can malfunction and case some problems for you.