I recently brought a 214i cabby and it is in perfect nick apart from the fob has never worked, i have the left right 4 digit thingy which stops the light flashing, but the car will still not start, does anyone know if there is something im ment to do or check when changing the battary, or dose anyone know the proper guide to do the left right thingy. any suggestions will be great my email is mwells86@hotmail.co.uk, or please leave a comment

Mitch, February 2007

The immobiliser transponder is in the (plip) fob. Your car's backup battery in the imob may have failed so when you cahnged the battery it forgot about your fob. getting a dealer with a diagnostc laptop to restet things may be the only answer.

t, February 2007