Recent content by Jamesy84

Will you have the relevant wiring/parts to make the lock work?

Dry solder joint on the transponder :).

He's clearly from the future. This 172 is a Mk 11!

Would help if you let people know what Clio you're talking about.

Red light flashing = immobiliser. Not starter motor.

The immo light would be flashing if that was the case.

Sounds like you need the key repaired or a new key programmed. The solder on the transponder has probably come loose. I may be able to suggest someone depending on where you are in the country, drop me a PM with your general location.

No, get an RF Remote tester.

Lost Keys on Clio: Mk1 Ph1 & 2: Immobiliser soldering. Mk1 Ph3: ECU (Immo Bypass) soldering. Mk2 Ph1: Immobiliser Soldering. Mk2 Ph2 & onwards: Diagnostic.

You need to get the remotes tested. Just because the led is lighting up, dowsn't mean the remote is putting out a signal. If they are putting out a signal then it may be your central locking receiver or wiring at fault.

What age is the vehicle, and what phase is it? What diagnostic equipment has your friend got?

The immo light staying off could be something as simple as a blown bulb. The remote is an odd one. By what your saying it seems like both the central locking box and remote are communicating just fine when your trying the resync procedure. After you press the button and the resync cycles...

^That is the resync procedure for a remote mforan2012. You have cracked one of the solder joints for the on board transponder alex-avfc. Hence why it was working intermittently at first. You just need an auto locksmith to resolder the joints. I may be able to suggest someone if you PM me...

Undo the steering wheel trim and you'll see the transponder ring around the ignition. Trace the wires from that ring back through the car, the box it comes to will be the immobiliser. Should have make/model and serial number on there.

You need to have the central locking working, there is no simple way to turn the immo off. Take out the central locking receiver located near the sun roof and give the circuit board a good clean up with a toothbrush and PCB cleaner. If that fails then just buy a new receiver and key from...