quick problem

1. user_35459 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 gravesend, kent Posts: 815 Saxo mk2 VTS BMW e46 coupe

   #1 30th August 2010, 01:35

   Hello there. would like to know has just started happening a flashing key sign on the dashboard looks like a key and a box?
   
   immobiliser or something. still drives fine starts up fine. turns on off all as usual. just a bit annoying it flashing at me and im not one to just take the bulb out etc haha.
   
   if any one could enliten me it would be most appreciated. thankyou
2. benvts10 L-plater Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 63

   #2 30th August 2010, 02:26

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   Originally Posted by jackomc999 Hello there. would like to know has just started happening a flashing key sign on the dashboard looks like a key and a box? immobiliser or something. still drives fine starts up fine. turns on off all as usual. just a bit annoying it flashing at me and im not one to just take the bulb out etc haha. if any one could enliten me it would be most appreciated. thankyou

   hi buddy that light is for they emobiliser, it should come on then go off for you to start, if its flashing it means the emobiliser is still on and you should be able to start the car, mine does it all the time, the key plays up in the barrel.
3. benvts10 L-plater Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 63

   #3 30th August 2010, 02:26

   i refraze you shouldent be able to start the car if its flashing.
4. user_35459 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 gravesend, kent Posts: 815 Saxo mk2 VTS BMW e46 coupe

   #4 30th August 2010, 11:23

   oh was fine the other day and now just keeps flashing rather annoying. any idea on how to fix?
   cheers for the reply