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immobiliser

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  • 28-10-2008 12:19pm
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    suimhneas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 153 ✭✭


    hi quick question, purchased a used car last week, there is a bit of a problem with the immobiliser, the ignition wont recognise the keys till you click twice at the immobiliser thingy near the rear view mirror. Apart from that the car is going perfect but am worried that this is something that will get worse and end up costing more than the car is worth to fix it.


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    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users Posts: 5,379 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    You'll need to mention model / make / year of car so people here can help you.... we aren't that good at guessing :D


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    suimhneas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 153 ✭✭suimhneas


    oops sorry renault megan 1997


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    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,324 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    Possibly a weak battery in the remote control?

    Not your ornery onager



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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,249 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    esel wrote: »
    Possibly a weak battery in the remote control?

    +1

    OP try putting the key in the door next time rather than using the remote fob. It there is no issue then it is the remote. Replace the battery then.


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    alan08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭alan08


    The same thing happend me, your microchip in the key is unprogrammed or broken, it wont damage the car but the car may come to a stand still if you dont sort it out. Try and get a spare key if that key works, bring the two keys to a good locksmith shop and get them to replace the microchip in the one which wont start the car, should will cost round €50. If neither keys work try and get the chasi number off the car, bring that to a renault dealer and he will get a key cut put this is a pricy way about it.


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    Darragh29
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,097 ✭✭✭Darragh29


    bazz26 wrote: »
    +1

    OP try putting the key in the door next time rather than using the remote fob. It there is no issue then it is the remote. Replace the battery then.

    Change the remote battery OP.


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    Kidchameleon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,482 ✭✭✭Kidchameleon


    Hi,

    Had the very same problem meself, Nissan Micra, opened the fob, changed battery, works perfect!!

    Best of Luck.


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    #9
    alan08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭alan08


    microchips for the immobiliser dont need a battery to work


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