Theft deterrent system is on and car won't start what can i do

Asked by GuruW6MTW May 25, 2018 at 03:53 PM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Rhett deterrent system is on and car won't start
what can i do

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Try this, turn ignition to on, do not crank the engine and wait about 10 seconds; the anti-theft light should go off. If it doesn't, repeat it again and if you have a second key, use that one. It worked for me, hope it works for you.

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OMG, thank you Jorge. Just spent 2hrs trying to jump / move my truck. But at least I'm able to get kids to school in the morning.

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