Key Fob / Immobiliser - shall I replace the....

[bearne1]

.........Key fob or the ignition ring for my Clio 172 Mk2 (2002 - 02)

Situation = I ony have 1 keyfob and the button for the central locking broke off and was resoldered. Before this was soldered and over the last few months I am having problems starting the car. The immobiliser light often remains on after the key is inserted.

Is my best option to obtain a new key first or replace the ignition ring? The key does sometimes work but it is very tempramental. At work I leave the key in the ignition as it seems to work fine if it is not in my pocket all day. When I take the key apart / remove battery this sometimes works. There does not appear to be any internal damage but maybe solder / glue has damaged the circuit board?

Any thoughts greatly appreciated!

 

[MrMark]

The chip in the key is damaged. Mine is similar. I have to apply slight pressure to the button when turning the key to deactivate the immobiliser.

I just cant face forking out around £150 for a new key.

 

[bearne1]

Nightmare, i'll have to get a key first and hope for the best.

Ridiculous price, shame you cant get them done anywhere else!

 

[VeinAST]

Nightmare, i'll have to get a key first and hope for the best.

Ridiculous price, shame you cant get them done anywhere else!

They dont call em stealer's for nothing

 

[The Boosh!]

ask a local blacksmiths....mine will cut the key with an original renault fob and programme it me to the car for 85 quid...still steep though

 

[AlexG]

try getting out locking the door then opening again then try again doesnt that work?

 

[moggy]

Nightmare, i'll have to get a key first and hope for the best.

Ridiculous price, shame you cant get them done anywhere else!

try this guy....

M&D Autos Mobile
works on all keys locks all cars...
07971857479

 

[bearne1]

try getting out locking the door then opening again then try again doesnt that work?

I think this might be the clue - when the button broke inside the fob I was locking the doors manually, wondering if something is out of sync?