I recently had some work done on my car. They unplugged the battery and when they went to plug it back up it won't start. I was told that my car may have an auto theft switch or something. Is there a way to reset the auto theft device?
SOURCE: Radio Anti-Theft turned on.
i had the same vehicle and my code was 8040. What really bothered me was this car was sooooo cheap, the stereo was cheap, the whole integrity of the car is cheap, however they have an anti theft on the stereo. ha ha lol! Don't spend any money trying to figure it out, either pick up a new stereo or give the car away!
SOURCE: Immobilizer won't reset on 2002 kia Rio
put fuse back in disconnect batt wait 60 seconds re attach, when the horn starts honking lock and unlock drivers door with the key while doors closed window down. get in car and start it, should be fine now.
1. Disconnect Negative Battery Terminal.
2. Turn Ignition key to RUN(where it is normally, when driving).
3. Reconnect the Battery.
Should be OK, now, but if not-
1. Disconnect Both battery terminals. Hold them together for 60-90 seconds (drains memory current).
2. Turn key to RUN.
3. Reconnect Battery.
If there is still a problem, it needs professional repair.
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