Car won't start!!!!!! - Page 2

ammarX786 · 08-01-2005, 07:06 PM

Try using your other key to startup, it is probably the imobilizer chip in the key. When i took it to the dealer, the computer said my key was invalid. I have been using the other key for a week and have not seen anything.

Lets see if it happens again :-/

L8r

ammarX786 · 08-15-2005, 08:54 PM

good news.. its been like 2 weeks without any problems. My car is starting fine everytime now with the other key.

I guess it was the key. :-)
But I'll let you all know if it happens again.

***Nachos Libres*** · 08-16-2005, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ammarX786

good news.. its been like 2 weeks without any problems. My car is starting fine everytime now with the other key.

I guess it was the key. :-)
But I'll let you all know if it happens again.

They fixed the other key, though, right?

**Digitalfiend** · 08-19-2005, 08:17 AM

Glad to hear things worked out for you!

ammarX786 · 08-19-2005, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SVT Amateur

They fixed the other key, though, right?

The said they will fix the key, I've just been lazy about it and not taken it in.
But next time I go to get service or something, I'll get it :-)

FujiApples · 08-23-2005, 10:37 PM

summary

======= KEY WILL NOT TURN ========

- depress clutch all the wayy.. HIT THE FLOOR AND KEEP IT THERE
- Immobilizer chip

======= KEY TURNS BUT DOESNT START CAR =======

- battery
- Spark plug?
- relay, electronic system etc.
- millions of possibilities...

**Digitalfiend** · 08-23-2005, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FujiApples

summary

======= KEY WILL NOT TURN ========

I've had the occasional problem where the key will physically not turn. I have to turn the steering wheel (left or right, doesn't matter) and the key then turns. I have never experienced this with any other car before. No big deal really, but until I figured out to turn the steering wheel, it used to piss me off.

Nats · 08-24-2005, 04:43 PM

yeah that is a normal operation, security, so when the key is out of the ignition the steering wheel won't turn. sometimes requires a nudge to the left or right to release.

shftat6 · 08-25-2005, 05:25 AM

For the OP, don't forget to get that key replaced while you still are under warranty. Those keys are expensive and you don't want to have to pay for one if you do not need to.

ammarX786 · 08-25-2005, 06:14 AM

Thanks shftat6, yeah next time I go in for service, I'll get the new key.

08-01-2005, 07:06 PM	#16
ammarX786 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 2006 WW EVO IX Location: Northern VA Posts: 546 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	use the other key Try using your other key to startup, it is probably the imobilizer chip in the key. When i took it to the dealer, the computer said my key was invalid. I have been using the other key for a week and have not seen anything. Lets see if it happens again :-/ L8r This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-25-2005, 06:14 AM	#25
ammarX786 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 2006 WW EVO IX Location: Northern VA Posts: 546 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Thanks shftat6, yeah next time I go in for service, I'll get the new key. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-15-2005, 08:54 PM	#17
ammarX786 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 2006 WW EVO IX Location: Northern VA Posts: 546 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	good news.. its been like 2 weeks without any problems. My car is starting fine everytime now with the other key. I guess it was the key. :-) But I'll let you all know if it happens again.

08-19-2005, 08:17 AM	#19
Digitalfiend Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,539 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Glad to hear things worked out for you!

08-23-2005, 10:37 PM	#21
FujiApples STI Driver Car: 2008 A4 6MT LOADED Fav Mod: I miss my Subaru... Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 254 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	summary ======= KEY WILL NOT TURN ======== - depress clutch all the wayy.. HIT THE FLOOR AND KEEP IT THERE - Immobilizer chip ======= KEY TURNS BUT DOESNT START CAR ======= - battery - Spark plug? - relay, electronic system etc. - millions of possibilities...

08-24-2005, 04:43 PM	#23
Nats Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: audi technician Location: kentucky Posts: 22 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	yeah that is a normal operation, security, so when the key is out of the ignition the steering wheel won't turn. sometimes requires a nudge to the left or right to release.

08-25-2005, 05:25 AM	#24
shftat6 Spec C Club Car: 04 Focus SVT Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 1,473 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	For the OP, don't forget to get that key replaced while you still are under warranty. Those keys are expensive and you don't want to have to pay for one if you do not need to.