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1.8tcdi 2006 won't crank

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Hi guys, so I changed the fuel filter today. Pretty ***** job, bled the air at the injectors and it started quite easily. 

But then I went to change my cigarette lighter fuse as I use Bluetooth transmitter for music. 

While changing it I saw the ignition switch fuse just had a wire stuck into it instead of a fuse so I pulled that out and put proper fuse in. 

Now car won't crank, very strange and immobiliser light keeps flashing. 

 

Thanks guys

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    When I took out fuse 67 (alarm and instrument panel) it started cranking but didn't start though. Strange

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    Sorted!! Delighted 😊😊

    Still have 2 fuel codes though but at least it started and moved 

    Screenshot_20201002_081453_com.mda.carbit.jpg

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    3 hours ago, Focus7788 said:

    Sorted!! Delighted 😊😊

     

    What was the fix? Just curious like.

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    2 hours ago, Frowma said:

    What was the fix? Just curious like.

    Downloaded an app to use with elm327 and read codes and a code read attempted theft. App is Carbit

    Cleared the codes and it started straight away. Not sure if it's a permanent fix but I've been on a 5 hour journey today and cars working fine. 

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