Precautions in Handling Immobilizer Control System

• Do not turn ON ignition switch with ignition key in contact with another one or quite close to another one. Or, the immobilizer control system may detect some abnormal condition and prevent the engine from starting.
  Fig 1: Precautions Against Having Other Ignition Keys In Close Proximity To Ignition Switch

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• Do not turn ON ignition switch by using ignition key with any type of metal (1) wrapped its grip or in contact with it. Or, the immobilizer control system may detect some abnormal condition and prevent the engine from starting.
  Fig 2: Precautions Against Wrapping Ignition Key With Metal Material

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• Do not leave ignition key in a place where temperature is high. High temperature may cause damage to the transponder built in the ignition key.

Fig 3: Precautions Against Leaving Ignition Key In High Temperatures

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• Do not turn ignition switch to ON position by bringing radio antenna close to coil antenna. Or, the immobilizer control system may detect some abnormal condition and prevent the engine from starting.
  Fig 4: Precautions Against Radio Interference Around Ignition Switch

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