Try using the EKA Code, you should've got a piece of card with 4 digits on it (if not, check the fuse cover on the drivers seat, it is common to find it taped onto the back of there).
If you have it carry out the unlock process so if for example your EKA Code was 4321
1, Place key in drivers door lock
2, Turn key to the lock position 4 times and hold for 10 seconds then return to vertical position
3, Turn key to unlock position 4 times quickly (each time going fully back to vertical position)
4, Turn key to lock position 3 times quick
5, Turn key to unlock position 2 times
6, Turn key to lock position 1 time
7, Finally turn key to unlock vehicle which will disarm the alarms and immobiliser.
You should have about 30 seconds to start the vehicle before the immobiliser rearms.
[NOTE: Numbers in bold are the example figures and should be replaced with the number for your EKA Code.]
For a more perminant solution it sounds like your key is out of sync with the vehicle. The procedure for my vehicle is to lock the drivers door with the lock button held down on the fob at the same time within 10 seconds of shutting down the engine. But depending on year (pre or post 99) will determine if you have the easy or awkward unlock process. The latter I'm afraid I do not know.
If you have it carry out the unlock process so if for example your EKA Code was 4321
1, Place key in drivers door lock
2, Turn key to the lock position 4 times and hold for 10 seconds then return to vertical position
3, Turn key to unlock position 4 times quickly (each time going fully back to vertical position)
4, Turn key to lock position 3 times quick
5, Turn key to unlock position 2 times
6, Turn key to lock position 1 time
7, Finally turn key to unlock vehicle which will disarm the alarms and immobiliser.
You should have about 30 seconds to start the vehicle before the immobiliser rearms.
[NOTE: Numbers in bold are the example figures and should be replaced with the number for your EKA Code.]
For a more perminant solution it sounds like your key is out of sync with the vehicle. The procedure for my vehicle is to lock the drivers door with the lock button held down on the fob at the same time within 10 seconds of shutting down the engine. But depending on year (pre or post 99) will determine if you have the easy or awkward unlock process. The latter I'm afraid I do not know.
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