Hi from Australia
I changed the fob on my key for my 130 SLW 2.0L Wagon Petrol (Auto) and now the car won't start. The fob works to lock and unlock the car (Hooray
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I spoke to the dealer and they said the "non-genuine" casing that I used will have deactivated the transponder - I have to get the car towed there for them to fix it.
I called RACV (Roadside assist) and they tested the battery, which was fine, and said the engine is immobolised. The car turns over but does not start.
I contacted an auto locksmith and ran some tests - sent the video - and he said he had a similar experience with another client whose car was showing good battery. They replaced the battery anyway and then the car started.
So what is a guy called "NoIdeaAboutCars" supposed to do? Is it the transponder, the battery or maybe the Russians have hacked my car??
Any further advice would be greatly appreciated.