Hi again, As per previous post, my car is in the bodyshop at present. I just had a call to say that the battery had gone flat, and that after recharging it the immobiliser didn't want to work - the red light on the console isn't flashing and no beeps when inserting the immobiliser "key" thingy. Consequently they can't start the car. I've had a flat battery before but don't remember any issues with the immobiliser arising, but has anyone seen this? I've suggested disconnecting the battery again for a few minutes and then reconnecting to see if it resets it, but beyond that I'm lost. It's the factory device, I've fitted a new socket on the column shroud because the old one was worn, so it's not just the mechanic not having "the knack", it normally works fine. Any ideas/suggestions welcome. How hard is it to circumvent the immobiliser?
