Q: Engine turns over but does not start
My xterra will not start the battery went dead on me is when it all started the anti theft immobilizer is keeping it from starting at least that is what the manual says . With the key in the on position the security icon stays lit .
My car has 115000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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