Hello oh wise ones, this is my first plea for help....
I have read a number of posts relating to people with similar issues but they seem quite old and I am not sure if the "tips" have been updated. So I am really sorry if this is not very exciting!
I have a Fiat Panda, 2006. It has been starting intermittently and after various analytics :bang: it has been confirmed that the key is faulty (no memory in the fob!). The quote I have been given may render me having to scrap the car. I have followed many of the old instructions and my last visit was to Timpsons who said that their machine couldn't even read the chip. Main indicator of the problem from my perspective is that although everything is ready to go in terms of starting the car the immobiliser light stays on.
To get the car home I wanted to use the override method but don't have the 5 digit security code (have read that this isn't issued in the UK). I have called the ISR who have confirmed they don't hold this code.
I have found online places where I send the key and the "unit" so that a new key can be programmed but am hoping there is some other advise from the experienced people here.
Would the RAC using their diagnostics unit be able to tell me the security code?
Phew and thank you in advance.
Rose
I have read a number of posts relating to people with similar issues but they seem quite old and I am not sure if the "tips" have been updated. So I am really sorry if this is not very exciting!
I have a Fiat Panda, 2006. It has been starting intermittently and after various analytics :bang: it has been confirmed that the key is faulty (no memory in the fob!). The quote I have been given may render me having to scrap the car. I have followed many of the old instructions and my last visit was to Timpsons who said that their machine couldn't even read the chip. Main indicator of the problem from my perspective is that although everything is ready to go in terms of starting the car the immobiliser light stays on.
To get the car home I wanted to use the override method but don't have the 5 digit security code (have read that this isn't issued in the UK). I have called the ISR who have confirmed they don't hold this code.
I have found online places where I send the key and the "unit" so that a new key can be programmed but am hoping there is some other advise from the experienced people here.
Would the RAC using their diagnostics unit be able to tell me the security code?
Phew and thank you in advance.
Rose