Immobiliser & Key Programming
Authorised diagnosis and supported programming for vehicle immobiliser, key and access-system concerns, subject to compatibility and proof of authority over the vehicle.
Practical help for immobiliser & key programming
Authorised diagnosis and supported programming for vehicle immobiliser, key and access-system concerns, subject to compatibility and proof of authority over the vehicle.
Tell us your vehicle make and model and what you need help with. We will review the request, confirm the practical scope and discuss the next step before work is agreed.
When to get in touch
- A recognised key no longer starts the vehicle
- An immobiliser or key-not-detected message appears
- A replacement key requires supported programming to the vehicle
- Remote locking works differently between available keys
- A module replacement has created a legitimate matching or configuration requirement
- A key or access concern remains after checking the key battery
What we may check
- Basic vehicle battery and supply condition before security diagnosis
- Fault information from supported immobiliser, body or access modules
- Comparison between available authorised keys where useful
- Vehicle-specific programming support and prerequisites before any procedure
- Relevant antenna, receiver or wiring checks when the symptoms point away from the key itself
- Security and ownership information required for the requested work
Possible next steps
- Identification of a non-key electrical cause such as low voltage, receiver or wiring issue
- Supported programming or matching where the vehicle and equipment allow it
- A recommendation for a compatible replacement key or component through an appropriate route
- Further manufacturer-level support where a security procedure is not available to the workshop
- Confirmation that an existing key is recognised and another system requires diagnosis
Before your visit
- Bring proof that you are authorised to request security-related work on the vehicle
- Bring all available keys so their behaviour can be compared where appropriate
- Provide VIN, registration and exact model details
- Describe whether the engine cranks, starts then stops, or does not respond
- Do not purchase unverified key hardware before confirming compatibility
Send the model, year, number of working keys and the exact start or recognition symptom. Ownership verification and supported programming access must be confirmed before an appointment.
Security-related work is carried out only for legitimate vehicle owners or authorised users. We do not provide instructions for bypassing immobilisers, defeating anti-theft systems or gaining unauthorised access. Some programming procedures depend on manufacturer security access, compatible hardware or documentation and may need to be referred elsewhere.
Send us the details of your vehicle.
Include the registration, a short description and a photo of the issue if it helps. An online request is reviewed by the workshop before an appointment is confirmed.