Hi, I have removed my clock spring to send it off for repair but before I did it I googled and it said the car would still be able to start and run without it (as obviously it was when it was broken anyway), but now I have reconnected the battery and the central locking will work again but the engine won't even attempt turning over, did I do something wrong?

I know I'll be without the airbag and other functions run off the clock spring but I still needed to be able to move my car etc. until I get the clock spring sent back to me.

Could be linked to imobilser/ignition/steering angle sensor but would have thought car would start and you would have airbag warning and probably a few others etc. Check that all the connectors to ignition/steering wheel etc are connected properly as you may have dislodged something. Also check for blown fuses as well.

Alasdair

7 hours ago, Alasdair1 said:

Could be linked to imobilser/ignition/steering angle sensor but would have thought car would start and you would have airbag warning and probably a few others etc. Check that all the connectors to ignition/steering wheel etc are connected properly as you may have dislodged something. Also check for blown fuses as well.

Alasdair

Glad to know it should work but annoying there now might be a second issue, thank you I will check those out

Check around ignition switch and key fob reader. It could be imobilser. If its diesel mine starts then stops immediately. Petrol if I am correct sometimes wont crank or start at all and just make a click.

Meant to add check theres no imobilser symbol on dash when attempting to start. May be a car symbol with key etc.

Alasdair

Edited 25 February25 Feb by Alasdair1

Did they perhaps disconnect the connector for the key's reading coil from the immobilizer?