J@mes Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Just changed my ignition barrel for a Bearmach one and now the car wont start. all plugs are in, electrics come on just that when I try to turn the key to start, a red key symbol comes up on the dash. what is it, and how do I get round it? Didnt think anything else needed doing when fitting a new barrel or are they linked to the immobiliser somehow other than the exciter ring? quick please, I'm in the middle of doing it! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 sorted! couple of minutes with it locked via the fob seems to have sorted it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pw8757 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Brilliant!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 Now not working again. checked all wiring and its all fine, but again - the electrics all come on but the car wont start. is there some kind of technique to it? tried locking and leaving for a short while but that's not working. I have had the battery off since the last time which is the only thing I have done different. HELP!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teabag Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Dose the engine turnover but will not start ? if nothing ie the starter dose not turn then I would look at the immobiliser exciter ring around the ing, switch and also the wire from the switch to the starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 As per Mr Bag - sounds like the passive immobiliser isn't working so you either forgot to plug it in or broke it when you had it off. Must be around the ignition barrel or it won't work. As you have found you can un-immobilise the vehicle by unlocking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Sorted again now, not sure what the problem was but after removing the column cowling it now starts again. So I've put it all back together again and it's still fine. guess there must have been part of the cowling upsetting one of the harness plugs. Nice easy job to do - didn't need to remove the steering wheel or stalks as suggested in other threads - just the cowling and lower the column to its lowest position! cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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