Car suddenly would not start. Battery was about 2 years old. Key fob battery was new. Could not jump start. Towed to dealer. Dealer first suggested that alarm was showing a short causing the problem. Wanted 2 hours PLUS diagnostic charge to remove alarm (about $450) just to test this out. The selling dealer installed alarm was deactivated when the car was sold, so it wasn't even a problem. Problem persisted; case opened with TIS. Eventually, it was determined that the steering computer 45020-06130 was the fault. Replaced computer and the car started, however, the key fob would not communicate with the car so the smart key computer 89990-0R021 was replaced. Car is fully operational.
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