Any other ideas? Why can't I get into programming mode? Could it be because the KARR alarm is in override mode?

Thanks for the reply. I'll check out my manual. It's not Canadian, and I'm 99% sure it is metal not plastic. I've been able to use simple spare keys and they start the car just fine. I think maybe the immobilizer function is specific to the KARR system. The new battery does work, I mean the red ligh...

Hello everyone! It's my first post, but I'll try to be thorough. I purchased a used 2009 Vibe from a dealership almost two years ago and I got suckered into keeping the alarm they had installed already. Problem is that the battery in my key fob died less than 6 months after purchasing (maybe even le...