Car Will Not Start

[mkeller]

I came out to start my LS430 with the top open and was unable to start it...key will not turn. Apparently the theft prevention system has shut down the sytem and the engine/starter is immobilized. Can some one tell me what I have to do to reactivate it?

[jac430]

It may seem trivial, but have you tried locking the car with the remote, opening it again and tried if it would start?

Jac

[benfur]

I came out to start my LS430 with the top open and was unable to start it...key will not turn. Apparently the theft prevention system has shut down the sytem and the engine/starter is immobilized. Can some one tell me what I have to do to reactivate it?

Hi

On the Last of the Mk4s you have to disconnect the Battery then place your key in Ignition Barrel , then reconnect Battery and wait 6 minutes and then turn key

The procedure should be in your Owners Manual or on a sticker on your engine fuse box

Cant remember , but I Think you have to have key set at acc, but you say you cant turn key ?

All The Best

Maurice

[jac430]

Sorry, but another thought comes to mind:

Did you waggle the steering wheel, in order to be able to turn the key?

Jac

[steve2006]

If you are in a breakdown organisation call them out, if they struggle pass all the info posted onto them.

Could you clarify whether the key will go in and not turn or it turns as normal but the car will not crank over and start?

[mkeller]

See the answer and solution to my problem above...turn the key in the door to the left and hold.