Can't turn key in ignition; Anti Theft immobilizer?
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Can't turn key in ignition; Anti Theft immobilizer?
Hey folks!
I have a 2000 Disco II that will not start because I cannot turn the key into the ignition. I believe that this is due to the anti theft immobilizer; I recently replaced the water pump and coolant expansion tank and unplugged the battery while doing so. I am not positive if this is why the anti theft immobilizer started going bonkers, but the ignition will not let my key turn and it previously started numerous times (it had been no more than 2 weeks since I last started it).
I have tried the unlock/ lock doors 3 times or whatever trick but to no avail. Please help!!
I have a 2000 Disco II that will not start because I cannot turn the key into the ignition. I believe that this is due to the anti theft immobilizer; I recently replaced the water pump and coolant expansion tank and unplugged the battery while doing so. I am not positive if this is why the anti theft immobilizer started going bonkers, but the ignition will not let my key turn and it previously started numerous times (it had been no more than 2 weeks since I last started it).
I have tried the unlock/ lock doors 3 times or whatever trick but to no avail. Please help!!
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That's not how the immobilizer works.
Try to insert the key on the opposite side you're trying now (the key is two-sided), and if the front wheels aren't straight ahead, you may need to turn the wheel slightly in either direction to release tension on the steering lock pin to get the cylinder to turn.
Failing all of that, you might need a new ignition cylinder.
Try to insert the key on the opposite side you're trying now (the key is two-sided), and if the front wheels aren't straight ahead, you may need to turn the wheel slightly in either direction to release tension on the steering lock pin to get the cylinder to turn.
Failing all of that, you might need a new ignition cylinder.
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montanajack12 (06-20-2016)
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montanajack12 (06-20-2016)
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Just tried; no luck. I dont think I need a new ignition cylinder, it worked fine recently. Is there any possibility that it could be the battery? It is old and doesnt have much charge (also might not be the right size)
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montanajack12 (06-20-2016)
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...I recently had my car w/o battery for over 2 weeks while doing some repairs, when all was put back together car didn't turn on, it cranked, but didn't turn on, and emergency lights were blinking. Another user told me to do the following -thought he was kidding, but worked, at one point my key didn't want to turn either- so as Yoda would say "...do or do not, there is no try..."
"Hmm. Yeah. Unlock doors with key. Put key in ignition. Turn to position two. Leave key. Roll down driver window. Leave driver door open. Unhook battery. Touch battery wires together. Let them sit 5 minutes touching each other. Hook back up to battery. Drive away happy (hopefully)."
...also press the button on the "inertia switch" just in case it thinks you had an accident.
...if yours turns on, then thank good ol' "Charlie_V" ;-]#
"Hmm. Yeah. Unlock doors with key. Put key in ignition. Turn to position two. Leave key. Roll down driver window. Leave driver door open. Unhook battery. Touch battery wires together. Let them sit 5 minutes touching each other. Hook back up to battery. Drive away happy (hopefully)."
...also press the button on the "inertia switch" just in case it thinks you had an accident.
...if yours turns on, then thank good ol' "Charlie_V" ;-]#
Last edited by adolfojbonilla; 06-20-2016 at 08:22 PM.