Mazda3 Anti-Theft Lock Flashing and Unable to Start?
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It is recommended to check if there is a fault in the vehicle's central control module, or it could simply be a signal fault. Additional information is as follows: 1. Engine Immobilizer: The engine immobilizer system is an electronic device built into the car that prevents the engine from operating without the correct key (or other verification measures). 2. Passive Anti-Theft: The engine immobilizer system is a passive anti-theft system, consisting of a transponder key control unit, engine control unit (ECM), transponder key amplifier, and an ignition key with a transponder chip. When the ignition key is inserted into the lock cylinder, the transponder chip in the key sends a set of electronic codes to the transponder key amplifier located in the ignition switch lock cylinder. The signal is received by the coil of the transponder key amplifier, amplified by the amplifier, and then received by the transponder key control unit. The engine can only be started if the key code matches the code registered in the transponder key control unit. If the key code does not match the registered code in the transponder key control unit, the ECM will stop the engine from injecting fuel and igniting, making the engine unable to start. 3. Components: The engine immobilizer system consists of a transponder key control unit, engine control unit ECM, transponder key amplifier, and an ignition key with a transponder chip.