View Single Post
Old 06-01-2007, 11:38 AM   #2 (permalink)
mavala
Senior
 
mavala's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hereford UK
Posts: 168
Gallery: (0)
mavala is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

It is the Engine immobiliser that is not recognising the key.
The key has a chip in it that communicates with the car's immobiliser and allows you to get the engine running and keeps it running.
If this is not happening, the car starts, but cuts out after 1 or 2 seconds.
Have you tried the other key to see if you get the same symptoms?
If you have the same problem with both keys, it could be the immobiliser itself. Otherwise you just need the key re-programmed at the dealer.
mavala is offline   Reply With Quote