ignition key wont turn

woolfie8

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hi newbie to site

have vito 2009 van went for service at local garage, whilst there they went to start van but could not turn key, they checked main battery ok never had problem before.

they stripped out ignition barrell to check no problems no wires loose ect.

they have managed to get van started by pressing buttons on fob whilst key trying to be turned & have had success.

not all the time but sometimes when it does not start they get no dash controls lights for abs ect.

another time they get all lights up & windows ect work no problems but when they turn it off again put key in as normal no go.

they have to press the buttons on fob whilst trying to turn key.

anyone had this before would really appreciate help??
 
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may be a daft question but have you changed the battery in the key?
 
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hi yes we have changed battery in fob but after it started to happen but reading through a few posts battery in fob does not do much.
thanks for suggestion
 

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It sounds to me as if they are trying to resynch the key with the electronic ignition system.

If the batteries are new then there may be an issue with the coil around the barrel lock - hence why they checked for loose wires.

Could the issue though be elsewhere?

I would say that a check on a STAR diagnostic machine would certainly pinpoint the problem.

I'm sure that someone else will come along and give some more advice.
 

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i would suggest speaking to a indy with STAR, have the codes read and maybe recode the key back to the car.

it could be that the transponder in the key has broken and need replacing?
 

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That's a good point. If the key has been dropped, especially onto a concrete floor, this could be the issue.
Have you tried the spare key?
If that works without issue then the one key is faulty.
 
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woolfie8 vito 2009 cdi ignition

hi all thanks for many responses

so far we found we had mouse damage on one of the bus cables to loom this is not short but just been stripped so have repaired it, no other damage has been found behind dash, thank god.

van has been on star machine looks like we had one fault code from guy doing test i will put all codes that we have had.

he has said it will be new key from merc.

if it is not key it will be reader but will have spare key frist.

will post as we find out problem & codes.

many thanks everyone

RMK Vehicle Services Ltd.
Unit 17, Small Heath Trading Est.
Armoury Road
Small Heath
Birmingham
have also said that i can post my orginal key for £87.50 they will reprogram
for that price or advice if key is no good & will not charge & send key back for free & give me cost on new one.
 

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