2004 SC 430 Engine immobilizer reset

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orison - 25 Dec 2005 01:14 GMT

Hello all,

I have an 04 SC 430. It has been parked for a few months and the
battery died. I was told by my mechanic (not the dealer) that there is
an engine immobilizer that needs to be reset.
Does anyone know if this is correct? And if so is there anyway I can do
this myself?

Thanks

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handogg - 27 Dec 2005 06:02 GMT

I had this same problem on my car. What you need to do is connect the
jumper cables. While power is supplied to the car via cables, Unlock
the car w/ your remote. Now it should start right up. Please post
your results so I that I know it worked for you. Thanks!!

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orison - 27 Dec 2005 16:47 GMT

I did that. I also put the key in the door and turned the lock thinking
maybe I could disable the immobilizer that way. I also tried a new
battery. Nothing. The dashboard comes on fine, but when I crank I get
nothing.
I really need to move my car. I had it parked in an underground garage
that was supposed to be "secure" and two of my rims were stolen. I have
no choice but to tow it to the dealer and pay an outrageous sum to fix
the problem.

Thanks for the response. Today is the first business day after the
holiday and I can't let New Years catch my car in that garage. I will
post what the dealer tells me.

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handogg - 28 Dec 2005 17:57 GMT

Don't open the car with the metal part of the key. Open it with the
remote unlock button on the key while the jumper cables are hooked up.

Will start right up :)

> I did that. I also put the key in the door and turned the lock thinking
> maybe I could disable the immobilizer that way. I also tried a new
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> holiday and I can't let New Years catch my car in that garage. I will
> post what the dealer tells me.

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