Key reprogramming?

jimbooth

Hi, Im having starting issue with my partner van, think it might be key programming issue as it won't turn over at all from key but will start on a tow.
Any quick fix or tricks ?

biko

Is there a second key? Does that work?

shietpilot

Surely it should cut fuel if it's a key issue. I think the starter is dead to be honest.

jimbooth

I was thinking starter too but seemed to happen all of a sudden. Don't have second key, previous owner couldn't find it !

Mycroft H

If it's a key issue you won't get power/fuel to the injectors and it shouldn't start. I'd look elsewhere.

biko

If started on a tow with key in ignition and it stays running, then it's not the immobiliser.
Possible electrical and the barrel.

What year is the Partner?
Diesel or petrol?
Any recent work on engine?
etc
etc

martinr5232

Id be checking for power at the starter first of all id nearly put money on it being a starter.

fancy pigeon

How dead is the battery

jimbooth

Battery is perfect, only couple of months old. Have been trying to chase wiring to see if there's a break but rain cancelled play ! :-) , will try again tomorrow if I get a chance. Last resort I'll have to chance the starter and then if no joy go to a garage.

jimbooth

biko wrote: »

If started on a tow with key in ignition and it stays running, then it's not the immobiliser.
Possible electrical and the barrel.

What year is the Partner?
Diesel or petrol?
Any recent work on engine?
etc
etc

It's 05 2.0 hdi, had clutch fitted in end of April, supposed to go in for timing belt and w/pump Wed.

pablo128

I'd be checking the wiring going onto the starter as it would have been out while the clutch was getting done. But don't be too surprised if its the starter itself that's faulty.

jimbooth

It was the starter. Sorted :-)