Precautions In Handling Immobilizer Control System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Do not turn ON ignition switch with ignition key in contact with another one or quite close to another one. Or, the immobilizer control system may detect some abnormal condition and prevent the engine from starting.

Fig 1: Ignition Key Too Close Or In Contact With Another Key
Do not turn ON ignition switch by using ignition key with any type of metal (1) wrapped its grip or in contact with it. Or, the immobilizer control system may detect some abnormal condition and prevent the engine from starting.

Fig 2: Ignition Key With Any Type Of Metal Wrapped Its Grip Or In Contact With Key
Do not leave ignition key in a place where temperature is high. High temperature may cause damage to the transponder built in the ignition key.

Fig 3: Ignition Key Close To High Temperature Source
Do not turn ignition switch to ON position by bringing radio antenna close to coil antenna. Or, the immobilizer control system may detect some abnormal condition and prevent the engine from starting.

Fig 4: Portable Radio Antenna Close To Coil Antenna In Ignition Key