P1802
Immobilizer Antenna Error
Severity
🔴 HighCan you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)
Symptoms
- Engine won't start
- The immobilizer indicator is flashing
- The key is not recognized by the system
- Lost memory of radio stations and other settings
- Difficulty starting the engine
Causes
- Open or short circuit in the immobilizer antenna circuit
- Damage to the immobilizer antenna
- Malfunction of the immobilizer control unit
- Wiring Harness Problems
- Ignition switch malfunction
How to Fix
- Check the integrity of the immobilizer antenna
- Check the connection and condition of the connectors
- Diagnose the antenna circuit for an open or short circuit
- Check the operation of the immobilizer control unit
- If necessary, replace the immobilizer antenna
- Repair only from an authorized dealer