I've had this intermittent problem for the past, almost 7 years. It hasn't been a big problem until a few weeks ago.
When I try to start the car the green immobilizer key light just flashes, on the dash. The car will crank but it won't start. Sometime I can get the car started after a few attempts, and now other times I have to wait 3+ hours. Time seems to be a factor as if I wait a long period of, perhaps let the car sit over night, I have a much better chance of it starting. In all cases, if after I put the key in the ignition and the green key light does not flash, the car will start. If flashing, then no start.
I brought the car to the dealership and their "best" mechanic insisted it was the immobilizer. They replaced that and it is still happening.
There seems to be some problem with the immobilizer, or the communication with the ECU.
Anyone have any suggestions, or have experience the same?
Thanks!
When I try to start the car the green immobilizer key light just flashes, on the dash. The car will crank but it won't start. Sometime I can get the car started after a few attempts, and now other times I have to wait 3+ hours. Time seems to be a factor as if I wait a long period of, perhaps let the car sit over night, I have a much better chance of it starting. In all cases, if after I put the key in the ignition and the green key light does not flash, the car will start. If flashing, then no start.
I brought the car to the dealership and their "best" mechanic insisted it was the immobilizer. They replaced that and it is still happening.
There seems to be some problem with the immobilizer, or the communication with the ECU.
Anyone have any suggestions, or have experience the same?
Thanks!