Immobilizer

Tiny
POPPY NGUYEN DEMELLIS
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  • 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • RWD
  • MANUAL
  • 250,000 MILES
I had someone try steal my car a few years back and immobilizer kept me from starting again. Now I need to sell it and get it started. Non professionals have tried to get it going taking computer out but no luck. I was told I need a new barrel n key? I need the cheapest solution as I am a single mother and would to avoid getting ripped off. Please help me!
Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 AT 4:22 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Try resetting immobilizer look online for your car and make sure battery is charged. If it will nott start a local mechanic will have to see what is wrong with system. Above all do not change any parts until it is scanned if not starting.
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Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 AT 8:03 AM
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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There is no bypass and there is no reset for this vehicle. As HMAC300 advised, it has to be diagnosed with a professional scan tool and repaired. It will also require dealer programming after any parts are changed.
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Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 AT 12:16 PM

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