V40: key error try again

dl303 · Jun 2nd, 2009, 09:01

Hi!

Obviously first post so excuse me if I've put it in the wrong place.

My Dad has a 2003 V40 diesel estate.

RAC had to pick it up yesterday after it refused to start with the error "key error try again". Both sets of keys gave same error.

Steering lock is on (and you can't get it off). There is electrical power - lights work etc. Car just back from a main dealer service.

there is a thread on this forum where it's mentioned that it might be the unit you put the key into

clicky

but I just wanted to see if there has been any further developments? Especially the comment about it tends to happen after a service / key is near the pollen filter. Is that true on this model?

Thanks for your help!

Dave

alfiembra · Jun 2nd, 2009, 12:55

Yep had this happen to me it's the ignition switch which is knackered, hope your Dad has a warranty.

Alan

dl303 · Jun 3rd, 2009, 16:25

Thank you. Still awaiting main stealer diagnosis...

Clan · Jun 3rd, 2009, 18:52

Its a V40 in the new S40/V50 forum?
Anyway if it is a V40 change the antenna ring around the ignituion switch first ...This pickes up and transmits the signal to the immobiliser in the ignition key ..

Jun 2nd, 2009, 09:01	#1
dl303 New Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2009 16:25 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Greenhithe	V40: key error try again Hi! Obviously first post so excuse me if I've put it in the wrong place. My Dad has a 2003 V40 diesel estate. RAC had to pick it up yesterday after it refused to start with the error "key error try again". Both sets of keys gave same error. Steering lock is on (and you can't get it off). There is electrical power - lights work etc. Car just back from a main dealer service. there is a thread on this forum where it's mentioned that it might be the unit you put the key into clicky but I just wanted to see if there has been any further developments? Especially the comment about it tends to happen after a service / key is near the pollen filter. Is that true on this model? Thanks for your help! Dave

Jun 3rd, 2009, 18:52	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:16 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Its a V40 in the new S40/V50 forum? Anyway if it is a V40 change the antenna ring around the ignituion switch first ...This pickes up and transmits the signal to the immobiliser in the ignition key .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jun 2nd, 2009, 12:55	#2
alfiembra Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2010 15:02 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Edinburgh	Yep had this happen to me it's the ignition switch which is knackered, hope your Dad has a warranty. Alan

Jun 3rd, 2009, 16:25	#3
dl303 New Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2009 16:25 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Greenhithe	Thank you. Still awaiting main stealer diagnosis...

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