Technical Key Code Problem - Car Not Starting

[nickpaulscott]

Hi everyone, im new here (first post) - Hoping someone can help me, i drIVE A 1996 16V Coupe - I recently disconnected the battery for sometime as I have been working on the car, yesterday I went to start it up and the key code light didnt go out - I have tried -

Removing the service fuse, Leaving the - terminal off the battery for 15 mins, unplugged the cables into the code box, tried the red key

Nothing seems to work - Any other ideas ?

Thanks

 

[elberto]

Hi!
First you should try with emergency procedure described on user's manual (where you push the throttle several times, depending of the secret key code you have).

If this works it means there is some problems with the key decoder or the key antenna.
It could also be the key itself.
Try with another key.

If the emergency procedure doesn't work, it means you have problems with the ECU.