Car with key symbol flashing without key

what did you pay for? diag? or getting the key reprogrammed to the vehicles computer??? usually only the dealer can tackle a task like that...

I payed for a mobile mechanic to look at it. He said it was the key. He took it to his auto electrician who cut a new key and replaced the shell with a new one but still using the old chip. It still pops up immobiliser fault. I have not payed for a reprogramme yet

Thank you mike for replying

sounds like the mobile tech was wrong.... unless the original key would not turn the ignition, there was no reason to replace the key.... if you have a fault for the imobilizer, then obviously there is a problem between the fob in your key, and the device that reads it.... in order to see which part failed is almost impossible without a dealer scan device.... they read data, and will justabout pinpoint what exactly failed.... the fob is just an inline resister.... they usually never fail.... im going to guess you have a wiring issue that is causing this.... i would recommend bringing to the dealer, as they will beable to pinpoint exactly, and solve this issue, fairly cheaply too i presume.

Thank you mike. Your advice has helped me and my family save alot. I will go to the dealer and get the problem fixed. Appreciate your fast reply. Thank you thank you:)

i wish i could have walked you through the procedure, but again, this is online, and very difficult.... i wish you the best, and keep us in mind for future questions.

Hi Ben, I have the exact problem with my car at present. Can you please advise how you fixed the problem. I still haven't taken the vehicle to a dealer yet however if you could help me out I would truly be grateful. Thank you