Why is my bayberry dead after attempting a system reset

Try this

To fix the Dodge Nitro anti-theft mechanism, you will insert the ignition key and turn it to the on spot, and then attempt to start the engine (crank over), the engine does not run. With the key still in the run spot, wait 10 minutes, and the safety light will flash and then go out.

How do i reset the Dodge Nitro anti theft? - Vehicle History

Or this

How do I reset my Dodge anti-theft system?
To deactivate the anti-theft system so that you can drive your vehicle normally once again, the steps are simple:

1. Place your key in the ignition of the vehicle.
2. Do not attempt to crank up your truck.
3. Allow your key to sit in the ignition for 60 seconds. ...
4. After 60 seconds have passed, start your vehicle as normal.

Jun 28, 2021

Dodge Ram 1500: Resetting the Anti Theft - VehicleHistory

Check the main battery connections first. Battery possibly dead from age or defective charging system. Possibly also bad battery cable to chassis or main fuse box.

Possibly your engine management computer will need to be reset. If the battery was dead dead, meaning the voltage was down to under 11 volts or so, there is a good chance the computer lost the information it needs to manage the basic engine functions such as throttle settings, fuel management, etc. You might want to also pose this question in one of the Land Rover forums to see if anyone else has a solution, but I would guess it's service time.

-get battery charger, procedure will make car go dead.
-turn on ignition w engine off
-attempted to start then release to on
-after 10 mins sec light should turn off
-turn off wait about 5 sec
-repeat steps 2 more times for 3 cycles/30 mins
-last step off to crank (i would hook up cables to another car before i did last step so that the dead battery had more then enough juice to start, if battery still kinds dead and doesnt start u have to do procedure all over again.
-if u have the money u can just take car to dealer and have them do a scanner that'll reprogram system

More than likely the battery is dead or the remote has lost programming.

no it wont. now what you do is turn the key to the on position. do not attempt to start, just leave it in the on position for 10 mins. it must be 10 mins to reset theft sytem, turn key off wait 5 sec and turn back on make sure theft light goes away and start

lock and unlock the doors with the key fob this usually resets the alarm. If the key fob doesnt work there is a procedure for resetting the system. But I can't remember off the top of my head but the owners manual does tell you how

sounds like a bad power connection or dead battery. when you place a load on the system a poor connection or dead battery will allow voltage to drop below norms causing everything to shut down. when you release the key and the load is removed, some voltage returns to power the lights and displays.

If the bat went dead and was disconnected it can take 25 to 50 miles of driving for computer to reset sensors and controls. Sounds like MAF Sensor maybe reading different than when it was first driven. Did you drastically change climates or altitudes, New readings from when it originally was put into service. Slight changes in temp, alt and other variables gradually reset, if driving does not improve within 50 miles it will need diagnostics.

check to see if your starter has power. before trying to start, then with key on then while attempting to start
on the remote situation they are like $50 at the dealer and they program them for free