My 2003 RR is now really starting to get on my nerves...
Basically it died on the misses. Sequence of events as follows:
1. Insert Key and transponder coil recognises chip
2. Immobilser ECU sends signal to Steering lock to unlock
3. Steering lock, locks and then swiftly locks itself again - doing this three times
4. Now steering locked and unable to turn the key as the ignition barrel solenoid preventing the key from turning
Initially though it might be the ignition barrel solenoid which had gone. Verified that is not the case. Swapped out the ignition barrel, repeated the process and chip recognised in the same way but solenoid still not releasing. Then removed the pin from the solenoid. Now found myself able to turn the key but immobiliser ECU not allowing it to start. Also steering remains locked.
My thoughts are now:
1. Comms issue between immobiliser and steering ECU's
2. Steering ECU no good
3. Steering lock release sensor no good
4. Any wiring related to the above
Has anyone got any experience/bright ideas. Dont really want to have buy a new steering column especially since that might not resolve it. HELP, PLEASE....
Basically it died on the misses. Sequence of events as follows:
1. Insert Key and transponder coil recognises chip
2. Immobilser ECU sends signal to Steering lock to unlock
3. Steering lock, locks and then swiftly locks itself again - doing this three times
4. Now steering locked and unable to turn the key as the ignition barrel solenoid preventing the key from turning
Initially though it might be the ignition barrel solenoid which had gone. Verified that is not the case. Swapped out the ignition barrel, repeated the process and chip recognised in the same way but solenoid still not releasing. Then removed the pin from the solenoid. Now found myself able to turn the key but immobiliser ECU not allowing it to start. Also steering remains locked.
My thoughts are now:
1. Comms issue between immobiliser and steering ECU's
2. Steering ECU no good
3. Steering lock release sensor no good
4. Any wiring related to the above
Has anyone got any experience/bright ideas. Dont really want to have buy a new steering column especially since that might not resolve it. HELP, PLEASE....