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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 04:38 AM
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Dear Friends,
I have a damn problem , I have a RX300 . When the key was on the starter switch the technician disconnected the battery and after that it is not possible to start the engine. I guess that immobilizer system have a problem.
If you know the solving way please inform me.
Many thanks and I am wait for your advises.
Daniel
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 10:31 AM
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I think I would start by disconnecting the battery for a while to reset things. Then see if you can get the remote to work the locks. Then try to start.

I know this can be a problem on other cars too. I'm not even sure if it's an immobilizer/alarm thing. I think it just screws up the computer.

Please let us know what works.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Not sure, but it can be the safety instead of security. There is supposed be an interlock with the air bag NOT deployed.

Check with the dealership.

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