Question
Why do some immobilizer systems reject new keys after battery replacement?
Answer
Battery loss resets the immobilizer's temporary memory, requiring key re-synchronization.
Explain
Short battery disconnection (e.g., <5min) may erase the immobilizer’s “active key” list. CHEPQ tools perform a “key sync” procedure: they send the key’s transponder ID to the immobilizer, which re-adds it to the authorized list—resolving “key not recognized” errors.
Related Diagnostic Guide
To explore this topic in a broader system-level diagnostic context:
Related Guide: ECU Coding, Programming & Flashing: Secure Access, Data Integrity & Module Lifecycle Control
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