As the title states my other half acidentally washed the key for MY03WRX

Problems in now obviously the key doesnt work. no probs you think, just use the other key.

Got into car after opening it with spare key fob remote. Try to start car and it runs for a split second then cuts off.

Obviously its down to the immobiliser but on reading my manuals I can find no way of fixing it. tried coding the key to the car using the override pad but still the same. kley opens and closes car no probs but will not allow immobiliser to cut off for some reason.

Any Ideas?

 

Needs to be coded at a dealer...Had the same thing with a replacement key. Charged me £45 too

 

great.........thanks though.


do they need the car for that?

 

They will need it mate.

 

excellent a 15 mile push up and down dale.....................................


i may just kill her yet havent decided.

 

Mine did the same thing a couple of years ago.

Open the key and dry the inside with a hairdryer for about 5 minutes. Then put the key back together again and it should work. Well it worked for me anyway!

 

Did she use softner?

 

Mine was put through a 40 degree (non colour fast cotton wash) and was fine. As previously mentioned try drying it out. Can't you use the keypad ? Good luck.

 

MADISON MONKEY.

Love it

will try and dry key out more but it seems dead.

cheers guys

 

sack her

 

just worked out why key isnt working.


when I had the 330bhp upgrade I changed the ECU........................


hence the problem. will call Api in the morning to see if they have a solution.

 

try drying it out completley and putting a new battery in it, 9 times out of 10 it works.

 

Sell the wife and use a laundrette. hope you get the keys sorted

 

Did you have the washed key on you whilst using the other key?
With transponder keys, sometimes they are a bit iffy if they are near another transponder. Might help.

 

How did the keys get washed, did you leave them in your pocket

 

Mines survived a few washes ...mobile phone didn't though

 

Do you let her drive your car ?
If not thats why your keys got washed.
I bet she has never washed your wallet on pay day !!!!!!!!!!!!

I always check hubbies pockets, i usually find the odd £10 or £20 i tell him nothing or if he asks i tell him its for the housekeeper.>ME!!!

 

love the replies. yes they were in my pocket.

will try a new battery today.


now you mention it donnasroo i do never let her drive it..................

 

Thats just not on, she washes your car keys but doesn`t do the car. Whats the world coming too, women hey

 

mint

 

Cheers for the insight lol. If my girl washes my trousers and my wallit's missing after i know she got it.

 

just spoke with stealers and they were quite reasonable. they will come to my house and recode the car for £50.

new key is around 100 + VAT unfortunately but not as bad as I thought it may be.

 

And remember, "I must not keep my keys in my pocket" Glad you are sorted

 

will do from now on

 

well its fixed.


£70 plus vat. dealer came out to my house which is 15 miles from the dealership. recoded my spare key and got the first key working again.


excellent from a stealers I think.

 

Monkeyboy840 - Just viewed your scooby and love the API 330 stickers !

Did David at API get those for you or did you get them done yourself ??

 

David, gave me them, thought i should show them off for him.