2001 E320 Ignition Key wont Turn Stranded at work !

[tjamesbo]

Just got in the 320CDI and put the key in no clicking and contacting nothing It goes in and will not turn no action on Dash display either . I have tried several times & cleaned the End and wiggled it ( Technical term ) Still nothing my Headlights will go on quite brightly, and the key will still operate the remote lock / unlock from outside and inside
Any suggestions next ?
I'm thinking check the actual battery voltage next I hope its not the EIS
Missus Recovery is on way over with 2 other keys and a Voltmeter.
Boyd

 

[BlackC55]

Give the key a tap.

Put the key in the ignition and thump under the ignition switch a few times. It does sound like an EIS issue.

 

[renault12ts]

As above...EIS. When you put the key in there is no sound of the steering lock disengaging.

You now have a choice...get a new EIS, which is quite expensive. Or buy an emulator which, once you have cut the old lock off, will fool the computer into thinking you have a lock and that it is disengaged.

Of course you will now have no steering lock...but you will still have an alarm.

 

[tjamesbo]

Thanks Guys Panic is over both spare keys are a goer :bannana:so I have one duff key
I'll keep the duff key as repair if needed
Phew thought I was up for a new EIS
Boyd

 

[Reggie-rock]

Glad you got it sorted.

 

[markmifsud]

Could just be the pickup coil has become dislodged from the board, stopping the key from powering up when inserted into the EIS

 

[tjamesbo]

Yes thanks for that It will be slotted into my very long list of things to be repaired as I have 2 working keys it will not be a priority at moment

 

[renault12ts]

...or it could just be a duff key.

 

[tjamesbo]

yes thanks it is likely the key will require a new coil as everything else works now with the spare keys and the original key still worked the lock / unlock
I believe I have to get a cheap key off ebay and use the Coil from that to replace mine

 

[renault12ts]

The first thing to do is to open the new key and check the coil has indeed fallen off. it may be you can find someone who can re-solder it for you.