Get help when the vehicle’s security system does not recognize the key.
The immobilizer is the security system that checks the key before allowing the engine to start. Reflashing means rewriting software or data in a control unit. It is only one possible repair, so the cause needs to be checked first. Tell us about warning messages, lost keys, and any recent repairs or computer replacements.
Some configurations need a workshop or dealer. An on-site result cannot be promised from the model name alone.
Read the full ecu/immobilizer reflash guideYour mobile visit in Del Mar
Powerhouse Park is a useful local reference, but the service visit happens at your vehicle. Share the street, parking entrance, or business where you parked and whether the car is in an enclosed garage.
If you are waiting by the beach while the car is elsewhere, make that clear. Ask the parking operator about access for a service vehicle and tell us about any gate, ticket, or height restriction.
Location reference: City of Del Mar: Powerhouse Park.
Call to confirm compatibility, the full quote, and the current arrival estimate. This is mobile service from Auto Key SD; see the Del Mar service-area guide.
No. The key, vehicle battery, wiring, or a control unit may be causing the problem. We need to identify the cause before recommending programming or replacement parts.
Tell us whether it was exposed to water and whether the car still detects it. Keep the key and any spare available for assessment. Compatibility and the condition of the fob determine whether repair or replacement is appropriate.
Tell us what happened, which vehicle you drive, and where it is parked.