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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: IAN B on 26 July 2008, 16:47:32

Title: new ignition switch fitting
Post by: IAN B on 26 July 2008, 16:47:32

I have fitted a new ignition lock today and had to smash out old one.  Engine will now turn over but not start.  Engine management warning light is flashing - how can I fix it

Title: Re: new ignition switch fitting
Post by: markey mark on 26 July 2008, 16:53:05

you need a key chip fella ! presume you didnt have a key ?? if you didnt it will never go unless you have a car pass and a chat with a tech2 !! :(

Title: Re: new ignition switch fitting
Post by: Entwood on 26 July 2008, 16:58:55

Flashing EML is immobilisor warning ... as said ^^^  you need the chip in the key to talk to the chip in the immobilisor system.. or it will never start  :)

All designed to stop "hot wiring".... :)  (not that I know anything about that of course ......  :) )

Title: Re: new ignition switch fitting
Post by: philhoward on 26 July 2008, 17:30:50

If your keys don't permit blade swapping (mine's a pre-chip car) then I have heard about removing the chip and sticking it to the column shroud - keeps the immobiliser happy  :P