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Hi guys I am new to this so please advise we're needed...

My fiesta mk6 2005 has deadlocked on me... It shows a padlock with a car behind it glowing red on the dashboard,

Ford have not got a clue what it is for some strange reason.. I have had a new battery.. Done the reset codes.. Any advice would be ,ost appreciated

Many thanks

Andy

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    Sounds like the immobilizer has triggered. Could be the key is dead, do you have any others you can try? Have you checked the fuses to make sure none have blown? Internet searches suggest that + getting it connected to a Ford IDS system.

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    Yes mate I tried that? But the keys unlock the car and the power comes on... What is the ids and were can I book it in

    And if it is the immobiliser who can I see to get it sorted

    Thanks

    Andy

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    What is the ids and were can I book it in

    Ford's diagnostic software. Any Ford dealer or some independent mechanics.

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    Yes mate I tried that? But the keys unlock the car and the power comes on... What is the ids and were can I book it in

    And if it is the immobiliser who can I see to get it sorted

    Thanks

    Andy

    The immobiliser in the key is different to the remote locking, or even key locking of the car. Normally a key with a flat battery can still start the car as the immbolisier is read just by being close to the ignition barrel.

    I would agree, best bet is to probably take it to a Ford dealer, or someone who has Ford equipment to connect to the cars computer.

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