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    Default the padlock issue

    im a new owner and have no handbook or anything so this car is peeing me off at times.
    tonight got in turned the key but the engine wont start it shows a padlock flashing in the console.

    i seem to get it to turn over after a few mins but have no clue how
    what the hell is this and how do i stop it

    cheers

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    the padlock symbol is the immobilser u need to take it to dealers to sort out

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    Sounds like the chip/transponder in the key is fubared

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    Have you tried using the spare key (that's if you have one) and see what happens.
    Cheers Pete

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    Quote Originally Posted by old cruiser View Post
    Have you tried using the spare key (that's if you have one) and see what happens.
    Cheers Pete
    actually its the spare im using the original looks like its been through a pitbull.
    funny thing is it was starting fine for the first night then the next day this only started last night.

    anything that involves the dealership always screams its gona cost a fortune so i try to stay clear of them.
    is there any other solution and if its the immobiliser why does it start after about 2 mins of trying

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    Quote Originally Posted by stevelee View Post
    actually its the spare im using the original looks like its been through a pitbull.
    funny thing is it was starting fine for the first night then the next day this only started last night.

    anything that involves the dealership always screams its gona cost a fortune so i try to stay clear of them.
    is there any other solution and if its the immobiliser why does it start after about 2 mins of trying
    Could be a dodgy fuse mate, i think Plasma had this issue IIRC a while back, eventually he found a prob with one of the fuses in the boot area

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    Quote Originally Posted by spennny View Post
    Could be a dodgy fuse mate, i think Plasma had this issue IIRC a while back, eventually he found a prob with one of the fuses in the boot area
    il take a look cheers started it tonight first time

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