car alarm sounds and car will not start?

2007 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE
120,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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car alarm sounds and car won't start. battery and alternator are fine, only happens once in a while. started 2/3 months ago.
Aug 11, 2014 at 2:14 PM
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Hello,

It sounds like an issue with the immobilizer system.
So when the immobilizer activated you are unable to start the vehicle. It is a anti-theft protection device.
It could be due to a faulty module. Also it could just need to be reset.

Try this method to reset:
On your key for press the unlock button 3 times.
Then press the panic button once.
Lock and unlock the driver door with your key.
That should reset the system.

Here is a helpful article:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Sep 10, 2021 at 11:06 AM
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