Hi,
My 2000 172 PH1 was broken into a month ago. The passenger window was put through and I got to it seconds after the toerag had run off, alarm still going. I silenced the alarm, but the immobiliser wouldn’t unlock (dash light flashing) and it wouldn't start. After a few hours, I tried again and it started, so took it to the garage. The mechanic left it in garage overnight while waiting for new glass to arrive. He then experienced the same immobiliser problem the next day. I'm not sure what he did (I sent him a variety of links from here and YT), but he told me to collect it and that he felt it was ok.
Of course, the next day, the problem was back. I disconnected the battery, which seemed to reset it. Once started and car warm, the problem went away – it seems to be more of an issue when cold.
I got in it today, and despite disconnecting the battery several times, the light is flashing and it won’t start. On top of that, I cannot find the spare key… It could be at my mother’s… Have no idea.
Assuming I can’t find the spare key, is there anything I can do? Does anyone know of a routine I can try? The car was fine before the toerag broke into it and never once in the 11 years I’ve had it has the immobiliser played up before. Car's been flawless TBH - I got it with 25K and it now has 60K on it.
My mechanic isn’t a Cliosport specialist. The nearest one is 50 miles from me. Any suggestions would be very gratefully received. Thanks in advance!
My 2000 172 PH1 was broken into a month ago. The passenger window was put through and I got to it seconds after the toerag had run off, alarm still going. I silenced the alarm, but the immobiliser wouldn’t unlock (dash light flashing) and it wouldn't start. After a few hours, I tried again and it started, so took it to the garage. The mechanic left it in garage overnight while waiting for new glass to arrive. He then experienced the same immobiliser problem the next day. I'm not sure what he did (I sent him a variety of links from here and YT), but he told me to collect it and that he felt it was ok.
Of course, the next day, the problem was back. I disconnected the battery, which seemed to reset it. Once started and car warm, the problem went away – it seems to be more of an issue when cold.
I got in it today, and despite disconnecting the battery several times, the light is flashing and it won’t start. On top of that, I cannot find the spare key… It could be at my mother’s… Have no idea.
Assuming I can’t find the spare key, is there anything I can do? Does anyone know of a routine I can try? The car was fine before the toerag broke into it and never once in the 11 years I’ve had it has the immobiliser played up before. Car's been flawless TBH - I got it with 25K and it now has 60K on it.
My mechanic isn’t a Cliosport specialist. The nearest one is 50 miles from me. Any suggestions would be very gratefully received. Thanks in advance!
