I have a '09 purchased from rental car stock. The lock cylinder was recently replaced (by an independent shop), requiring a new key. The independent told me to have the computer re-flashed at the dealer. Dealer says that there is an error message about no theft deterrent module and they can't reflash the computer. I know of an immobilizer on some models, but my model does not have an immobilizer. (I removed the steer column covers and it's not there; nor is there an open plug/wire.)

There are no DTC's.
Start is strong, but I must use a 'modified key technique', kind of like bumping the key, which hardly ever works on the first or second time, but it seems to consistently work...


1. Do all '09 models have an immobilizer?
2. If there is a theft deterrent module, rather than an immobilizer, where might I look to find it?

I need you smart folks to save me!