Thank you for sharing. Stranded with my two little kids 20 miles away from home on my insignia 2009. Watched this video and now nice and warm at home. Absolute life saver! What a hero you truly are ❤
I just tried this on my 2012 1.3 diesel meriva after having this issue. Stuck at Sainsbury's petrol station until I found your video. Brilliantly well explained and demonstrated and it actually worked. Thanks 💯
Hello there once again.. over a year ago, you video helped me on a wintery night on a quiet road. Once again, I had same issue today and I couldn't remember what I had done last time to fix it. After a bit of search I managed to locate your video and fix the issue. Just would like to say thank you for keep this video available and not removing it. Once again, thanks a ton for helping out.
Hi there, can’t thank you enough for this video. I went to pick my son at school in my 2012 Vauxhall Meriva. I couldn’t start my car and it came up with immobiliser warning light. I made two phone calls, one to my local garage who recommended to wait for 10 minutes and/or try spare key. Neither worked so they asked me to contact LockSmith, who told me if neither keys are working, I need to take it to main dealer. Being on verge of redundancy, this was the last expense I need. After browsing a number of websites, I came across your video. I followed your steps and it started in less than 2 minutes. For other viewers, I did get error code 59 after this fix but it cleared after rolling down/up both front windows in parallel. Once again, thank you so much. Have a great X-mas with your family and loved ones.
Thankyou so very much for this video. My parents are in their 80’s and my fathers car did this today. Left them both totally stranded. After he rang around to have it diagnosed /collected , and running through all the potential nightmare problems with immobilsers, he rang me for a number for a low loader to ‘take it in’ and I asked what for. He explained and I found you. All the mechanics he rang and the garage it was to be booked into had no advice for him other than ‘could be anything’ scenario. I watched your vid, rang him back and said I would be there within the hour ( 5mile bike ride!). I got the car fixed in the 15 seconds it took and cannot tell you how relieved everyone was. Just amazing. So I told my mum I would message you and express my sincere thanks on everyone’s behalf. So again , THANKYOU SO VERY MUCH. (Meriva 2012)
You have been my saviour today! This happened with my 13 plate Meriva that I only bought 2wk ago, all garages including Vauxhall said there was nothing they could do then I found this video, showed my Dad and he sorted it in less than 5mins! Thank you SO SO much 👏
What a hero! Saved me big time, I was parked on a residential permit only area for a few minutes (where I was not a resident permit holder) and came back to find the immobiliser light flashing. The garages near me wouldn't help me, I had no breakdown cover for that vehicle and was trying to 'MacGyver' my way out until I came across your video and was able to start the vehicle. Quick, detailed and well explained, thank you so much, by the amount of comments, you are doing something good with your knowledge.
Cheers for the info mate .Just fixed the girlfriends car using your instructions,word for word and the car started .The garage told us to get someone out that knows electronics lol .I’ve just subbed to you because of your help .Thanks once again .
Thank you! On Saturday this video saved me bringing back to life my Opel Meriva 2016. However, on Wednesday it happened again. (So far) the procedure isn't working. (but I’ll keep trying). Later… on the fifth attempt I connected NEG to POS for 30 seconds, it worked!!! Hallelujah! (I’ll certainly check the car battery!!!)
Thank you so much this video was a lifesaver. My 2012 Meriva SE wouldn’t start this morning. I was pulling my hair out then I found your video. Everything’s good so once again, thank you so much.
You just saved me a lot of trouble. You are my hero!😅 Opel meriva with two kids inside a parking lot this happened, watched your video and fixed the issue in 5 minutes. Thank you🎉
Had this issue (on my meriva) last night parked up at night away from home, had to call breakdown cover as was told it needs to go into mechanics next day. I found your video and knew this was it, asked breakdown guy to give it a go and whoop it worked! Amazing, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and you saved me money & time, really appreciate it 🙏🏽👍🏽 even guy from breakdown was impressed with me, Bonus 😆
Thank you so much for this video. I finished a night shift this morning and my car wouldn't start. Found your video and luckily the security office at my work had a spanner. Car started straight after doing your instructions
Thanks for this video. Most helpful. Wife just got stranded on a relatives drive in her 2013 Meriva B. I did what you suggested and problem now gone. Cheers!
Great video mate! This helped me get my Vauxhall Meriva started yesterday while on holiday. lt wasn't starting due to that immobiliser thing. This was the first time my Meriva failed to start. Even the official Vauxhall manual was not any help. Thanks once again!
Had to be towed home then Googled the problem absolutely amazing worked a treat what a man. After starting codes appeared and all I had to do was put windows down and back up one at a time and codes disappeared .THANKS AGAIN.and yes spanner for battery being kept in boot now lol.
Life saver best advice works on 2012 Meriva unlocked the car remotely and still worked and Vauxhall was going to charge me £120 an hour laber thank you 10/10 pukka stuff buzzing mate!!!!!!!
Hello Anton, I am a subscriber at your TH-cam channel and I follow you ever since. I have this issue that no Opel Repair house (at least the Greek ones here) can come up with a solution. I have an Opel Astra J 2010 Turbo 140bhp 1.4 A14NET , and lately it gives me an indicator that my door (right or both right doors depending on the day) show are open and that keeps my cabin lights on which I manually turn them off so that I save my battery. 6 times in Opel service shops they tried to change my door locks (expensive repair) which once I did it and came up again the same issue I asked for refund and they accepted that it wasn’t the issue. It is something electronic. They used the TestBook and reset it and I was good to go for a month maybe less. Now again the same thing happened and once I took off the negative side of the battery and let it rest for a few mins it was gone. BUT again the same thing 3 days ago. Any help brother would be highly immensely appreciated!!
This kind of issue is usually water ingress on to the small reed switch in the door lock assembly, usually after bad weather, another would be the loom, or connector plug from the door to the car on the hinge, a damaged wire or bad connection. Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
lovely video mate. i’ve got a 2009 vauxhall astra vxr which i would try what you’ve said in the video but the only issue is that’s it’s the keyless fob (keyless start and entry). i’ve diagnosed the car and it’s come back with the code P1614- what would you recommend for me to do
@@aaanton11 i had the instrument cluster taken out before this issue started to occur and i think that might be the problem. could this be the case? also when i was taking it out i had the car started which cut off twice and then i didn’t try starting it until after i had taken it out and put back in. do you still think it’s is the transponder
Thanks for this informative video. Do you know how to lower the volume of the warning chimes on the Astra J? After fitting an amplifier to the stereo, the chimes are now too loud as they originate from the stereo head unit.
Hi there, i tried this on a vauxhall adam however it didnt work :( also changed the battery for a stronger one and still no luck! the car was starting before but now not starting and comes up with this same light! one thing to note is i did take out the complete dash as the airbags were deployed and changed all modules over do you think it could be something to do with this? whilst the car was sitting the battery ran completely flat aswell and wouldnt start with a jump start NO CRANK NO START love the videos thank you
Thank you for the video, but with my astra 2015 model this didn't work. I replaced my key cover and now the key when inserted shows the issue with theft deterrent. The key can still lock and unlock the car as well as the spare key can switch on the car, but the key that has remote locking/unlocking mechanism when used to switch on the car, reports issue with theft deterrent. Any suggestion on what can be done
There is a transponder chip in the key case, like in this video th-cam.com/video/VhxNx9A5mCY/w-d-xo.html be sure to swap it over Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thank you, great video, the Meriva now starts again. We have had this problem with the Meriva for the last year. Q: Why do we have to do this reset each 500…600 km? The battery reset causes a Speedometer reset to 115,100 km at each reset. Why?
I just watched the video and it's very informative.i have a different problem.i drive my cat perfect.parked it up at home...hour later went bk to car and can't turn key in ignition.also steering lock is on...do you have any idea what the problem could be
Give the steering wheel a good shake left right and try to turn the key if this does not work remove the key and tap the barrel with a hammer gently then try again, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
We sometimes have the lock warning light illuminate on the wife's 2016 Mokka, but it doesn't flash - it comes on and stays on. But it's not every time she uses it. Will this trick cure it? Thanks.
thatks a lot mate. this works for me perfectly but when to closed the car and then start it again with the original key it didnt work, the second key works ok by the way. whats the process to make the first ket works again?
@@aaanton11 it works ok before the anti theft locking system got activated but then suddenly stop works(after stop the anti theft locking system with your way) . i ll try to use a new battery as you said, thanks a lot :)
Hi, I’ve got a 2011 plate Vauxhall Astra petrol no codes in the system but it will not start. I have checked starter motor relay and power at the start of motor. Do you reckon it is worth trying what you have done in your video for this fault? The car drove fine, parked up, then went to start it and it did absolutely nothing! There are no fault codes in the system either
I have a natural worry about shorting things out.... however, I do have a problem with my Mervia where about 1 in 6 times I start it, the engine just turns over. I put the key back and turn the ignition again, and it starts first time and it's all good. Any idea on that one? Thanks mate.
@aaanton11 Thanks for that, but it would have to be the car one rather than the key, as I've changed the key and batteries and no difference. Just have to live with it? Cheers for the replay mate, and have a great day.
hi Have got this problem right now- all sounds good- but disconnect the cable from the negative terninal - then connect both wires for 15 secs to positive battery terminal? (neg still disconnected right?) - so you are making a circuit with cables and just the positive terminal. If you confirm will try it in the morning! Thanks
Hiya can i ask a Question. I get in my Astra 2012 sometimes i dont put the key in straight away ( check messafes etc) When i eventually do use the key i get no lights at all nothing! Untill i turn the lights on. Is this normal or some sort of sleep mode.
Hey mate, the immobiliser symbol on my dashboard doesn’t flash. It is solid. Does that also indicate the same fault and do you think your method to reset it would work?
Eureka moment! Just avoided right now a huge Car dealership bill when my mechanic popped by and just did it in less than 5 mins! Thanks for the video! So cool! Does that happen sometimes (2013 Vauxhall Meriva SE)? I mean a common thing? Jee all these electronic crap things on these new cars!!! Had an Astral '92, ugly AF but the best car EVER!!
Basically I’ve had a key snap on me, so put the blade on my Old replacement and when I done that it’s coming up with this error and the car won’t start? Any help would be much appreciated thank you
Sounds like a transponder issue, you need to hold the base of the old key near the ignition barrel and see if it starts, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
On my 2016 combo 1.6cdti I received the tip after changed oil and fuel filter. Imob on unable to start. I was told to take key out and lock and unlock 5 times in succession. And that returned everything to normal.
I've had the dpf filter removed on my 2011 astra. The garage reprogrammed the car to think that it still has the DPF in there. If I disconnect the battery and reset will that affect it or is that a different thing? Plus had it upgraded from a 110hp to a 145hp
I've just come across this video. We've had this happen three times in eighteen months on our 2011 Meriva-B SE. Neither the main or spare key are recognised until the reset is carried out as per the video. Inconvenient, but a cheap fix and carry a 10mm spanner for the purpose. I just wondered if anybody knows of a permanent fix? Although as it doesn't seem to be the keys, I guess that would involve throwing many £££s at it! Thanks very much for the video, keep them coming.
When I tried to start it before the battery was replaced, all the lights came on and it did not work, and an anti-theft warning appeared. I changed the battery but it still doesn't work and the indicators don't even greet and the warning lights are always on. 2017 Astra 1.6 petrol, would you recommend me to try it?
Just having this issue on Astra J 2015. It's just the Service Theft Deterrent System on show although remote central locking works and I even switched batteries around on the original key. I haven't popped the bonnet open and tried that positive negative yet but wondering if it's the same way to resolve the issue. What I realised is with my spare key my radio favourites even disappeared ! But seems to start the ignition without any troubles whereas my original key just keeps the warning flashing.
I have a 2006 Vauxhall Astra. Just went out and it won't start and can't take it out of park (so I'm suspecting something to do with an immobiliser) - is it possibly the same problem you describe in your video on such an old model?
Did your car tick as u tryed to start it? Mines been lying for weeks with dead battery, all lights come on then just get the one tick when i try start, got the light on dash car thinks its being stole pretty much
@@aaanton11 You Sir are an absolute gem and thanks.I was stuck in Dublin after work with a 75km trip home and herself not starting 😄 3 mins later and after a bit of messing with the windows,she fires up! Thanks again.
Will this also work on a 2004 Astra? Imoboliser light not flashing but solid on and car wont start when on. randomly goes out after like 10 key turns then it will start.
I have the same problem too. Car was running fine until I tried using a spare key. Car did not recognise spare and would not start. Went back to use the original and now the car doesn't recognise that either. Steering has now locked and the only dash board light illuminated is the hand brake. I tried your fix, connected positive and negative leads for 15 seconds. Unlike your situation the fob remote still works the central locking. Put the key in the ignition but the key isn't accepted and the steering is still locked. Do you have any more suggestions please?
Hi i have 61 plate the lock light is not flashing its just illuminated. When i try to start the car it cranks for about 2 seconds but it wont start any ideas of what the issue might be. FYI My turbo has failed and it started doing this
Hi, I have this problrm once a week. The only way to start Meriva again is to disconnect battery as you did, but I do not join positive and negative. Is it the reason why I cannot solve it permanently? And if not, what could be the problem? Car battery and key batteries are new
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Thank you for sharing. Stranded with my two little kids 20 miles away from home on my insignia 2009. Watched this video and now nice and warm at home. Absolute life saver! What a hero you truly are ❤
That is awesome! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Fixed my 13 plate Meriva in under 10 mins. Well-explained & conducted video. You're a TH-cam hero!
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Very useful information. I had same situation and the tutorials here saved me
I just tried this on my 2012 1.3 diesel meriva after having this issue. Stuck at Sainsbury's petrol station until I found your video. Brilliantly well explained and demonstrated and it actually worked. Thanks 💯
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Hello there once again.. over a year ago, you video helped me on a wintery night on a quiet road. Once again, I had same issue today and I couldn't remember what I had done last time to fix it. After a bit of search I managed to locate your video and fix the issue. Just would like to say thank you for keep this video available and not removing it. Once again, thanks a ton for helping out.
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Hi there, can’t thank you enough for this video. I went to pick my son at school in my 2012 Vauxhall Meriva. I couldn’t start my car and it came up with immobiliser warning light. I made two phone calls, one to my local garage who recommended to wait for 10 minutes and/or try spare key. Neither worked so they asked me to contact LockSmith, who told me if neither keys are working, I need to take it to main dealer. Being on verge of redundancy, this was the last expense I need. After browsing a number of websites, I came across your video. I followed your steps and it started in less than 2 minutes. For other viewers, I did get error code 59 after this fix but it cleared after rolling down/up both front windows in parallel. Once again, thank you so much. Have a great X-mas with your family and loved ones.
Love comments like this makes it all worth while, Thanks Vaunsh for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thankyou so very much for this video. My parents are in their 80’s and my fathers car did this today. Left them both totally stranded. After he rang around to have it diagnosed /collected , and running through all the potential nightmare problems with immobilsers, he rang me for a number for a low loader to ‘take it in’ and I asked what for. He explained and I found you. All the mechanics he rang and the garage it was to be booked into had no advice for him other than ‘could be anything’ scenario. I watched your vid, rang him back and said I would be there within the hour ( 5mile bike ride!). I got the car fixed in the 15 seconds it took and cannot tell you how relieved everyone was. Just amazing. So I told my mum I would message you and express my sincere thanks on everyone’s behalf. So again , THANKYOU SO VERY MUCH. (Meriva 2012)
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You have been my saviour today! This happened with my 13 plate Meriva that I only bought 2wk ago, all garages including Vauxhall said there was nothing they could do then I found this video, showed my Dad and he sorted it in less than 5mins! Thank you SO SO much 👏
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What a hero! Saved me big time, I was parked on a residential permit only area for a few minutes (where I was not a resident permit holder) and came back to find the immobiliser light flashing. The garages near me wouldn't help me, I had no breakdown cover for that vehicle and was trying to 'MacGyver' my way out until I came across your video and was able to start the vehicle. Quick, detailed and well explained, thank you so much, by the amount of comments, you are doing something good with your knowledge.
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You’ve saved a lot of people money and heartache me included with this video. Top man 👍
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Amazing. Thanks so much mate. I'm a recovery driver and just tried this on an old couple's car. Amazing. Brought a smile to their face.
Thanks mate
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Thank you so much for posting this was stuck on a red route in london solved in minutes and saved £££ restored my faith in human kindness.
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This is fantastic. The video is very clear and easy to follow. Fixed my car in 2mins after spending almost 4hrs waiting for RAC. Thank you so much
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I have a meriva 62 plate,and your step by step instructions helped me,Thanks so much.
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Cheers for the info mate .Just fixed the girlfriends car using your instructions,word for word and the car started .The garage told us to get someone out that knows electronics lol .I’ve just subbed to you because of your help .Thanks once again .
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Thank you so much. Managed to sort out my opel Meriva in a couple of minutes !!! My husband is so impressed with me right now! Lol
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Thank you!
On Saturday this video saved me bringing back to life my Opel Meriva 2016.
However, on Wednesday it happened again.
(So far) the procedure isn't working. (but I’ll keep trying).
Later… on the fifth attempt I connected NEG to POS for 30 seconds, it worked!!!
Hallelujah!
(I’ll certainly check the car battery!!!)
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Thank you so much this video was a lifesaver. My 2012 Meriva SE wouldn’t start this morning. I was pulling my hair out then I found your video. Everything’s good so once again, thank you so much.
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You just saved me a lot of trouble. You are my hero!😅 Opel meriva with two kids inside a parking lot this happened, watched your video and fixed the issue in 5 minutes. Thank you🎉
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Had this issue (on my meriva) last night parked up at night away from home, had to call breakdown cover as was told it needs to go into mechanics next day. I found your video and knew this was it, asked breakdown guy to give it a go and whoop it worked! Amazing, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and you saved me money & time, really appreciate it 🙏🏽👍🏽 even guy from breakdown was impressed with me, Bonus 😆
Love comments like this make it all worth while, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 thank you for the really well explained video 👍🏽
Great job!! My parents 2012 Meriva wouldn’t start, and this video had it back working in less than 10 mins. Thanks very much! 👍🏻
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You're a star mate! This just sorted my Meriva out in a few minutes. Thankyou so much!
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Thank you so much for this video. I finished a night shift this morning and my car wouldn't start. Found your video and luckily the security office at my work had a spanner. Car started straight after doing your instructions
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Thanks for this video. Most helpful. Wife just got stranded on a relatives drive in her 2013 Meriva B. I did what you suggested and problem now gone. Cheers!
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Thank You, Thank You Thank You! Fixed my car this morning only because of this video!
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Changed the key battery and fixed a 2014 Meriva using this video. Took less than ten minutes 👍🏻
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Great video thank you so much I’m from Manchester and my car stopped in Liverpool your video saved my life thank you
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Thank you. This fixed the issue on my 2013 Meriva and saved my weekend . You are a star😊
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Worked on 09 insignia. Thank you so much as I was stranded!!! Mr. Deluxe
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Thanks for this video. Thought it was going to be a big problem. Less than 10 mins and fixed. Thanks again.
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Great video mate! This helped me get my Vauxhall Meriva started yesterday while on holiday.
lt wasn't starting due to that immobiliser thing.
This was the first time my Meriva failed to start. Even the official Vauxhall manual was not any help.
Thanks once again!
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Had to be towed home then Googled the problem absolutely amazing worked a treat what a man. After starting codes appeared and all I had to do was put windows down and back up one at a time and codes disappeared .THANKS AGAIN.and yes spanner for battery being kept in boot now lol.
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Life saver best advice works on 2012 Meriva unlocked the car remotely and still worked and Vauxhall was going to charge me £120 an hour laber thank you 10/10 pukka stuff buzzing mate!!!!!!!
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Great Work
My insignia 2011 presented the issue and this tutorial works perfectly back to road in 6 min... thakns for the advice
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Just used this fix on my 2011 meriva and worked straight away, great video
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Awesome stuff! Fixed this exact issue on a 2012 Meriva B 1.7cdti
£££ saved just by watching this video! Thank you!
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Very helpful no messing about very informative and the video shows and tells you what to do
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Just sorted my meriva a14xer. Cheers mate. Only happened once since owning for 18 months. Simple fix 👍
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Perfect video. Great, simple, clear instructions. Thank you!
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I just took the battery negative off and turned the lights on for 30 secs worked same as you did 👍👍👍
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Hello Anton,
I am a subscriber at your TH-cam channel and I follow you ever since. I have this issue that no Opel Repair house (at least the Greek ones here) can come up with a solution.
I have an Opel Astra J 2010 Turbo 140bhp 1.4 A14NET , and lately it gives me an indicator that my door (right or both right doors depending on the day) show are open and that keeps my cabin lights on which I manually turn them off so that I save my battery.
6 times in Opel service shops they tried to change my door locks (expensive repair) which once I did it and came up again the same issue I asked for refund and they accepted that it wasn’t the issue. It is something electronic.
They used the TestBook and reset it and I was good to go for a month maybe less. Now again the same thing happened and once I took off the negative side of the battery and let it rest for a few mins it was gone. BUT again the same thing 3 days ago.
Any help brother would be highly immensely appreciated!!
This kind of issue is usually water ingress on to the small reed switch in the door lock assembly, usually after bad weather, another would be the loom, or connector plug from the door to the car on the hinge, a damaged wire or bad connection. Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Really great. Much thanks. I was stuck in market and it could be the worst day of my life but your video saved me. Many thanks.
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Brilliant video got my 12 plate meriva started again with 5 minutes thanks for your video
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It's 2 times in last 3 years you helped me
Love u
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Absolute Gold! This just saved me from being stranded far from home with a meriva b that won’t start. Thank you so much!
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Amazing bro
I did it first time didn't work
Second time did thank you
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lovely video mate. i’ve got a 2009 vauxhall astra vxr which i would try what you’ve said in the video but the only issue is that’s it’s the keyless fob (keyless start and entry). i’ve diagnosed the car and it’s come back with the code P1614- what would you recommend for me to do
Sounds like your transponder key has lost its memory, it will need reprogramming back to the car, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 i had the instrument cluster taken out before this issue started to occur and i think that might be the problem. could this be the case? also when i was taking it out i had the car started which cut off twice and then i didn’t try starting it until after i had taken it out and put back in. do you still think it’s is the transponder
Just tried this mate and the key still works. When I did what you said with the battery the key still worked. Can you recommend anything pls
You say the key worked? what is wrong then, not sure of your issue, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thanks for this informative video.
Do you know how to lower the volume of the warning chimes on the Astra J? After fitting an amplifier to the stereo, the chimes are now too loud as they originate from the stereo head unit.
I don't I am afraid, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Trace were the chimes are and just muffle them .
Fantastic this fixed my meriva b straight away saved me a fortune
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Hi my car is doing the same and I left it at work till 2moro.. I can actually move my - terminal towards my +ve wires.. Should I do that 2moro?
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People like you are a godsend, thankyou for all you do! Your a star 🌟
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Amazing! Thank you! (I've taught a RAC engineer this as well ;-) )
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Currently waiting for RAC too and fingers crossed it'll work 🤞🏾
It worked🎉🎉🎉🎉
Hi there, i tried this on a vauxhall adam however it didnt work :(
also changed the battery for a stronger one and still no luck! the car was starting before but now not starting and comes up with this same light!
one thing to note is i did take out the complete dash as the airbags were deployed and changed all modules over do you think it could be something to do with this?
whilst the car was sitting the battery ran completely flat aswell and wouldnt start with a jump start
NO CRANK NO START
love the videos thank you
Sounds Like the modules might need recoding to the car, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thank you for the video, but with my astra 2015 model this didn't work. I replaced my key cover and now the key when inserted shows the issue with theft deterrent. The key can still lock and unlock the car as well as the spare key can switch on the car, but the key that has remote locking/unlocking mechanism when used to switch on the car, reports issue with theft deterrent. Any suggestion on what can be done
There is a transponder chip in the key case, like in this video th-cam.com/video/VhxNx9A5mCY/w-d-xo.html be sure to swap it over Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thanks so much for this. Worked perfectly on my wife's Meriva.
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excellent vid, quick easy fix saved me a trip to the garage
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At the point of my need this video helped me thank you.
Glad I could help Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
HI just want to ask you quick question if i touch negative cable with positive its not gonna blow ECU ? Thanks
No it's unlikely, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Hey I have this problem with my Vauxhall zafira tourer and fixed it after watching this video. Thanks
Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Do you have to disconnect the positive terminal from the battery as well before connecting both terminals together?
no need just one is fine, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thank you, great video, the Meriva now starts again. We have had this problem with the Meriva for the last year. Q: Why do we have to do this reset each 500…600 km? The battery reset causes a Speedometer reset to 115,100 km at each reset. Why?
Sounds like you have an earth issue like in this video th-cam.com/video/jEi-OJQD4K8/w-d-xo.html Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Same problem for me, worked a treat thanks so much! Valuable lesson learned keep a small spanner in the boot haha
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You are an absolute life saver
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I just watched the video and it's very informative.i have a different problem.i drive my cat perfect.parked it up at home...hour later went bk to car and can't turn key in ignition.also steering lock is on...do you have any idea what the problem could be
Give the steering wheel a good shake left right and try to turn the key if this does not work remove the key and tap the barrel with a hammer gently then try again, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
You saved me so much money. Thank you so much
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We sometimes have the lock warning light illuminate on the wife's 2016 Mokka, but it doesn't flash - it comes on and stays on. But it's not every time she uses it. Will this trick cure it? Thanks.
Should do Give it a bash, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
thatks a lot mate. this works for me perfectly but when to closed the car and then start it again with the original key it didnt work, the second key works ok by the way. whats the process to make the first ket works again?
there must be an issue with the key, might need a new battery Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 it works ok before the anti theft locking system got activated but then suddenly stop works(after stop the anti theft locking system with your way) . i ll try to use a new battery as you said, thanks a lot :)
Hello,
Thank you so much for the video.
You saved me!!
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Thanks alot
Very reliable and helpful
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Hi, I’ve got a 2011 plate Vauxhall Astra petrol no codes in the system but it will not start. I have checked starter motor relay and power at the start of motor. Do you reckon it is worth trying what you have done in your video for this fault? The car drove fine, parked up, then went to start it and it did absolutely nothing! There are no fault codes in the system either
Yes always worth checking, also check the engine earth wire for a poor connection, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thanks for clear instructions. Just got me back on road in 2012 Meriva.
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Hi mate. My car has 2 keys , 1 working well but other doesnt work even remote to lock and unlock door. Should this video will work for my car's case ?
No, thats more a key issue, check the remote battery Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 thank you. I changed a new key battery but no luck. Maybe problem is key itself
I have a natural worry about shorting things out.... however, I do have a problem with my Mervia where about 1 in 6 times I start it, the engine just turns over. I put the key back and turn the ignition again, and it starts first time and it's all good.
Any idea on that one? Thanks mate.
Transponder signal weak, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@aaanton11 Thanks for that, but it would have to be the car one rather than the key, as I've changed the key and batteries and no difference. Just have to live with it?
Cheers for the replay mate, and have a great day.
Legend. Just tried this. You have saved the day 🙌
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Nice one!saved me ££££ and worked 2nd time of trying ....just do the steps easy even for me!and got me home for a nice bru
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Worked perfectly on my Vauxhall Meriva 11 thank you so much
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hi Have got this problem right now- all sounds good- but disconnect the cable from the negative terninal - then connect both wires for 15 secs to positive battery terminal? (neg still disconnected right?) - so you are making a circuit with cables and just the positive terminal.
If you confirm will try it in the morning! Thanks
you have it spot on, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Hiya can i ask a Question. I get in my Astra 2012 sometimes i dont put the key in straight away ( check messafes etc) When i eventually do use the key i get no lights at all nothing! Untill i turn the lights on. Is this normal or some sort of sleep mode.
Sounds like you have a bug, try disconnecting and reconnecting the car battery it might reset everything,Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thank you! You saved my Christmas )
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Hey mate, the immobiliser symbol on my dashboard doesn’t flash. It is solid. Does that also indicate the same fault and do you think your method to reset it would work?
Yes give it a bash, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Eureka moment! Just avoided right now a huge Car dealership bill when my mechanic popped by and just did it in less than 5 mins! Thanks for the video! So cool! Does that happen sometimes (2013 Vauxhall Meriva SE)? I mean a common thing? Jee all these electronic crap things on these new cars!!! Had an Astral '92, ugly AF but the best car EVER!!
This is common on loads of models, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thanks for a fantastic video - crystal clear and so easy follow. Most importantly, these instructions really do actually work! 👍👍👍
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Basically I’ve had a key snap on me, so put the blade on my
Old replacement and when I done that it’s coming up with this error and the car won’t start? Any help would be much appreciated thank you
Sounds like a transponder issue, you need to hold the base of the old key near the ignition barrel and see if it starts, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
thank you very much for your video I managed to fix my friends merivia b which started doing this saved him a 4 hour wait for recovery
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Exactly the same here for my Meriva 2013, my mechanic fixed it in less than 5 mins and I saved myself the huge hassle and bill to be towed to a dealer
On my 2016 combo 1.6cdti I received the tip after changed oil and fuel filter. Imob on unable to start. I was told to take key out and lock and unlock 5 times in succession. And that returned everything to normal.
Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I've had the dpf filter removed on my 2011 astra. The garage reprogrammed the car to think that it still has the DPF in there. If I disconnect the battery and reset will that affect it or is that a different thing? Plus had it upgraded from a 110hp to a 145hp
Disconnecting the battery wont affect the ecu map, so don't worry, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I've just come across this video. We've had this happen three times in eighteen months on our 2011 Meriva-B SE. Neither the main or spare key are recognised until the reset is carried out as per the video. Inconvenient, but a cheap fix and carry a 10mm spanner for the purpose.
I just wondered if anybody knows of a permanent fix? Although as it doesn't seem to be the keys, I guess that would involve throwing many £££s at it!
Thanks very much for the video, keep them coming.
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When I tried to start it before the battery was replaced, all the lights came on and it did not work, and an anti-theft warning appeared. I changed the battery but it still doesn't work and the indicators don't even greet and the warning lights are always on. 2017 Astra 1.6 petrol, would you recommend me to try it?
Give it a go, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Just having this issue on Astra J 2015. It's just the Service Theft Deterrent System on show although remote central locking works and I even switched batteries around on the original key. I haven't popped the bonnet open and tried that positive negative yet but wondering if it's the same way to resolve the issue.
What I realised is with my spare key my radio favourites even disappeared ! But seems to start the ignition without any troubles whereas my original key just keeps the warning flashing.
Definitely worth trying this repair, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I have a 2006 Vauxhall Astra. Just went out and it won't start and can't take it out of park (so I'm suspecting something to do with an immobiliser) - is it possibly the same problem you describe in your video on such an old model?
Could be, your car will also have a transponder, just check your car battery isn't flat, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Did your car tick as u tryed to start it? Mines been lying for weeks with dead battery, all lights come on then just get the one tick when i try start, got the light on dash car thinks its being stole pretty much
Sounds like your battery might need charging, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thanks a million.
Only thing different with my one is that I had to open and close driver and passenger windows.Is that normal??
yes, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 You Sir are an absolute gem and thanks.I was stuck in Dublin after work with a 75km trip home and herself not starting 😄
3 mins later and after a bit of messing with the windows,she fires up!
Thanks again.
Will this work on my insignia with the service theft deterrent system warning?
always worth a try, wont do any harm Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 it won't make the key that works forget it's code will it?
@@charlieboy259 how did it go?
@@aammadmustafa5985 I didn't try it out incase it wiped out my only working key! I paid a guy £40 and he reprogrammed it.
Hi just seeing this video will it work on my opel signum
Yes Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
flip thanks I just was at gas station. vehicle died had friend Google problem thanks to your tutorial I am much wiser
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Will this also work on a 2004 Astra? Imoboliser light not flashing but solid on and car wont start when on. randomly goes out after like 10 key turns then it will start.
Always worth a try, thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I have the same problem too. Car was running fine until I tried using a spare key. Car did not recognise spare and would not start. Went back to use the original and now the car doesn't recognise that either. Steering has now locked and the only dash board light illuminated is the hand brake. I tried your fix, connected positive and negative leads for 15 seconds. Unlike your situation the fob remote still works the central locking. Put the key in the ignition but the key isn't accepted and the steering is still locked. Do you have any more suggestions please?
It's a Vauxhall Insignia diesel 2010 by the way
You will need a code reader to see where the fault it, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Hi i have 61 plate the lock light is not flashing its just illuminated. When i try to start the car it cranks for about 2 seconds but it wont start any ideas of what the issue might be.
FYI My turbo has failed and it started doing this
Sounds like a transponder issue, unless the turbo has imploded into the engine, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Was looking for my 02 Astra convertible that has just done this to me !!
Give it a bash might work, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Hi,
I have this problrm once a week. The only way to start Meriva again is to disconnect battery as you did, but I do not join positive and negative. Is it the reason why I cannot solve it permanently? And if not, what could be the problem?
Car battery and key batteries are new
I would think you have a bad earth somewhere, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠