P1629
Theft Deterrent Start Enable Signal Not Received
Severity
🔴 HighCan you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)
Symptoms
- Engine won't start
- The engine stalls immediately after starting
- The immobilizer indicator is flashing
- The alarm does not go off when trying to start
- No spark or fuel supply
Causes
- Immobilizer malfunction
- Damaged key with chip
- Open circuit in the anti-theft system
- ECU software failure
- Problems with communication between modules
How to Fix
- Check the condition of the ignition key and its chip
- Diagnose the immobilizer circuit for opens and short circuits
- Check the functionality of the immobilizer module
- Reflash or retrain keys
- Repair only from an authorized dealer