Precautions in Handling Immobilizer Control System

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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 For Turning ON Ignition Switch With Ignition Key In Contact With Another One
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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 For Turning ON Ignition Switch With Metal Wrapped On Key
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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 For Leaving Ignition Key Where Temperature High
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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 For Turning Ignition Switch To ON Position While Radio Antenna Close To Coil Antenna
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