Dead ingnition

[Stephen Rigby]

270d 53plate model.
I changed both the main and auxiliary battery last month after having starting flat battery problems.
The charging system was fine and charged both batterys.
The car is used every day .
Today it started no problem.
I parked it up .
And now it will not allow the key to turn in the ignition.
The Central locking works ?
I've tried to jump start it at the auxiliary and the main batterys but still nothing .
I changed the key fob battery it's still the same .??
Is there relay between the battery and the ingnition if so where ?
Any help would be great PLEASE.

 

[DREAMER NO2]

Might be a good idea to check for water ingress in the boot if it gets in to the electrical system it will short out .So after reading this again it looks like ignition lock yes?

 

[LostKiwi]

Have you got the 2nd key and does that work?

 

[Stephen Rigby]

Might be a good idea to check for water ingress in the boot if it gets in to the electrical system it will short out .So after reading this again it looks like ignition lock yes?

 

[Stephen Rigby]

I closed the front passenger door and the hole car came alive and worked fine ?
There's obviously a poor conection Where is the starter motor relay located.
PLEASE

 

[LostKiwi]

On the basis of looking at what you last touched did you do the battery clamps up tight?

 

[DREAMER NO2]

Srephen said that closing the door sorted it !

 

[LostKiwi]

Srephen said that closing the door sorted it !

Yes, which suggests a bad connection somewhere.

 

[DREAMER NO2]

Well Lostkiwi i am now thinking may be alarm .

 

[LostKiwi]

Well Lostkiwi i am now thinking may be alarm .

Immobiliser possibly...

 

[DREAMER NO2]

Stephen Door light switch needs a bit of silicon spray on it .Then see how it goes from there .

 

[Stephen Rigby]

Thanks for the help.
Interesting point about the door locks.
When the fault happened the central locking worked but the key would not turn in the ingnition?
It's been ok now for 2 days .
I've just had a flick pushing the door light switches and now the central locking won't lock ??
Will this reset if I disconect both the batterys or is there reset procedure?
Thanks for the help

 

[DREAMER NO2]

Stephen your making work for yourself . There is a way to rest the system but i dont know how .I know someone will be along soon that knows how to go about it .

 

[Stephen Rigby]

The car locks from the inside and opens from the inside . It will open with the remote when sat inside but not lock with the remote ,the boot works ok.

 

[Stephen Rigby]

I've had the key repaired it's all works now.
Thanks for the help

 

[DREAMER NO2]

Thats good news