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 Imperial Beach
Imperial Beach includes the beachfront and the Tijuana River estuary area. Use the vehicle’s street address or parking entrance as the meeting point, rather than a location along a walking path.
If a beach visit left a fob wet or damaged, bring it to the appointment along with any spare. For a rental vehicle, contact the rental company about authorization before arranging key work.
Location reference: San Diego Tourism Authority: Imperial Beach.
Call to confirm compatibility, the full quote, and the current arrival estimate. This is mobile service from Auto Key SD; see the Imperial Beach 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.
Contact the rental company first to establish authorization and its preferred process. When calling us, explain that it is a rental and provide the vehicle details and the parking location.
Tell us what happened, which vehicle you drive, and where it is parked.