oh no, just broken down!

[bernhund]

Just parked up for 10 minutes & now car won't start. Turn key, red lights come on & the usual sound you get, then straight off almost immediately. Dead. No turn over. Any ideas? Immobilisor?

[AMG Merc]

Battery would be my first checkpoint: a) whether its got amps and b) whether the terminals are tight.

[bernhund]

Thanks Rob, but I've got a funny feeling the battery & connections are good. You know when you turn the ignition & not press the button on the key fob? It's the same as that except when I press the fob, the ignition lights don't come on. Like the fob isn't turning off the immobiliser.

[Green3R]

Hi,

Have you tried using the manual point for the imobiliser? I'm talking about the socket by your left knee.

[bernhund]

Green3R said:

Hi,

Have you tried using the manual point for the imobiliser? I'm talking about the socket by your left knee.

No I haven't. Can you remind me what to do please.

[AMG Merc]

Afair - key to position before cranking, and instead of clicking the blipper, hold the module next to the thingy by your knee. Are you actually broken down on the road now?

[bernhund]

Good news, that did it! Thank you chaps. How good is this forum, eh?!
Now stage 2 of my journey, engine is off again, so let's hope it starts in an hour's time again.

[Green3R]

Happy to help. Looks like changing the battery in your fob will sort it- though I'd have thought if the fob opens the doors it would have turned the imob off.

[bernhund]

Green3R said:

Happy to help. Looks like changing the battery in your fob will sort it- though I'd have thought if the fob opens the doors it would have turned the imob off.

I wondered that but the red light is bright on the fob?