OBD Guide

P1679

Immobilizer Environment Identification Failed

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine won't start
  • Engine stalls after starting
  • The immobilizer indicator is on
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The car does not respond to the ignition key

Causes

  • Immobilizer antenna malfunction
  • Problems with the chip in the ignition key
  • Open or short circuit in wiring
  • Failure in the immobilizer control unit
  • Immobilizer system power supply problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the ignition key
  2. Diagnose the immobilizer antenna
  3. Check wiring integrity
  4. Scan immobilizer control unit
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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