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Chad Farhat
225 days ago
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If the battery died and replaced and now will not start, you need to start by resetting the ant theft system after the vehicle security seen low or no voltage from the old battery,if the battery been replaced or recharged & holding 12 volts, please try resetting using the procedure below?
is the key fob battery been replaced & does it work still the power locks?
Master Reset
1-Disconnect Both Battery Cables ,Positive & Negative .
2- Touch Cables With Each Other For 60 Secs ( this will take any residual power in the Harness to Reset the Vehicle Modules )
3- Wait 30 min
4- Close all doors and trunk
5- Reconnect Battery Positive First
6- Use The Key in The Driver Side Door
Lock Cylinder to Lock it & Unlock,IF You have only a Key Fob ,use it to lock and unlock
7- Enter vehicle and Start it .
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225 days ago
Ok we will try that thank you
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225 days ago
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