01-07-2019, 06:46 PM
hi I have above (1998 R reg) and out of the blue, the key won't turn fully to operate the starter (last movement against a spring). (I was at a petrol station and it wouldn't start after filling up - I was stranded on the forecourt!)
It is as if there is a mechanical failure of the Neiman 34 DAE key assembly.
But I note that at the key 2nd position there are no normal dashboard lights just the red battery symbol. I know the battery is fine, and it is not a key fault as I have tried with another. I would have thought that since I can turn the key to the 2nd position the only thing that could tell the car not to go to "ignition" is the transponder/EMU.
So is it Neiman or transponder or EMU issue? What do you reckon? How can you test to find out which one it is...??
All help appreciated and gratefully received
If it is the key assembly, I guess I will be stuck with 2 keys after I fix it? One for starting the other for doors and boot!?
It is as if there is a mechanical failure of the Neiman 34 DAE key assembly.
But I note that at the key 2nd position there are no normal dashboard lights just the red battery symbol. I know the battery is fine, and it is not a key fault as I have tried with another. I would have thought that since I can turn the key to the 2nd position the only thing that could tell the car not to go to "ignition" is the transponder/EMU.
So is it Neiman or transponder or EMU issue? What do you reckon? How can you test to find out which one it is...??
All help appreciated and gratefully received
If it is the key assembly, I guess I will be stuck with 2 keys after I fix it? One for starting the other for doors and boot!?