Sometimes, when trying to start my MO, I notice the key won't turn. I always assumed the steering wheel was locking it (like in older cars when you turn the wheels after shutting off the engine), and so I jiggle the steering wheel back and forth and sure enough the key turns.
Well the other day I finally realized it's the immobilizer locking the key cylinder. When you insert the key, the red immobilizer icon will flash once on the dash, indicating it read the chip and the system is enabled to run. You can then turn the key and start the engine. Good news is it only takes literally 1 second for it to read the chip. I sometimes am in a rush and turn the key immediately after sticking it in.
Just thought I'd share!
Well the other day I finally realized it's the immobilizer locking the key cylinder. When you insert the key, the red immobilizer icon will flash once on the dash, indicating it read the chip and the system is enabled to run. You can then turn the key and start the engine. Good news is it only takes literally 1 second for it to read the chip. I sometimes am in a rush and turn the key immediately after sticking it in.
Just thought I'd share!
