2002 Bmw 318i Today After Replacing Fuses Accidentally Removed Immobilizer

2002 BMW 318I
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Today, after replacing some fuses I accidentally removed the immobilizer fuse. When I removed this the car alarm went off and the lights turned off. The car will now not start (not even turning over) at all. Has the car become immobilized from removing this fuse and can I reset it?
Jan 10, 2013 at 11:09 PM
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If EWS is out of alignment then the car will need to be towed to a BMW service location for proper diagnosis and perhaps EWS realignment, it does not lend itself to being reset without special tools.
Jan 11, 2013 at 4:17 PM
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