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Old Oct 30, 2021 | 08:09 AM
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I have a 01 RX300 and we have tried everything, new coil packs, new fuel pump, all new fuses. It will crank but it won't start. OBDll scanner said NGR NA I don't know what that means . I'm about to rip my hair out. Please help.

Only thing on the dash.

I have no idea how what this is
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Old Oct 30, 2021 | 09:06 AM
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Please look up "imobilizer".

I suspect the key you are using to start does not have the chip which is registered by the ecu as authorized to run. Try another key.

CALLPASS is a gps tracking device [after market]. Call them directly and see if the part you have can disable start [anti theft device]. Since this is an aftermarket part, expect minimal help from this forum.


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Old Oct 30, 2021 | 09:53 AM
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It will crank but wont start, if it's the wrong key won't it not do anything?
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Old Oct 30, 2021 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Lex987
It will crank but wont start, if it's the wrong key won't it not do anything?

The immobilizer just kills the spark and does not prevent starter from spinning. There is abundance of information you will discover using the search on "immobilizer".

You can check if you are getting a spark by placing a convenient spark plug on the block. There can other reasons for no spark, but eliminate the immobilizer by using a registered key. The plastic shell of the key electronics has the magnetic slug.

There are other counter examples too .. such as the same key was used to start the vehicle and the RX did fire up.

If you are new to RX, please take a look at the sticky threads.

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Old Oct 30, 2021 | 07:24 PM
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Maybe you would like to say hi and introduce yourself and tell us about your car and let us know what led to your dilemma before asking for this kind of help.

Just an idea...

-> Add- replacing the fuel pump and coils as posred above tells me no spark and fuel delivery was suspected and this sounds a lot like an imobilizer issue for security.

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Old Oct 31, 2021 | 01:12 PM
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There's no trick to figuring out if the immobilizer is engaged. Right by your left knee there is a blinking red light labeled "Security".
If the light doesn't stop blinking when you put the key in the ignition cylinder the immobilizer is still engaged.
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Old Nov 1, 2021 | 07:34 PM
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Crank no start
No fuel
No spark
Not sure if using the right key
Found unknown GPS gadget on the dash
Not much info to go on, hopefully OP will let us know what's going on...

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