Is your Vauxhall Astra H or Vauxhall Corsa D NOT STARTING?

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Vishad
Nardin was very helpful, offered us good help and advice, very good turnaround time and fixed our issuesVictoria was really helpful and nice on the phone in booking our timeslot, clarifying service and price points and had a really nice demeanourWould highly recommend
Anonymous
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Anonymous
Good service . Very courteous man Price way to high £162 for 20 mins work and not even given a second key! £80 +£20 for a second key would be nearer and acceptable price
Neil Cattermull
Great service! Within 20m my car was running again with the new key!The chap who turned up was so helpful!
Mr Lis McGuire
Dealt with professionially by Adrian also polite and a credit to your Company
Mrs SADETEALIU
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John Ayres
Prompt, professional and friendly.
Mrs Anna
Very friendly and professional.Did job quickly and efficiently.
Alan Murphy
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Mr Abdulah
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Anonymous
Very pleased with the service. But workman could of been a bit happier and friendly
Anonymous
The mechanic came at the agreed time, phoned to say he had arrived and was quickly able to make 2 replacement keys. Very polite mechanic, would recommend this business.
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Anonymous
Technician arrived 10 mins after intial call and key given within 30mins. A professional company though no receipt given. I need a guarantee receipt ASAP
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MS THOMAS
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Jim
What a totally professional and prompt service. Less than 2 hours after calling, I have a replacement key and was even shown how to use functions I didn't know I had!! Christian was excellent.
MR Pheby Harold
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Mr Jubel
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Anonymous
Very pleased with the service. I arrived early but they were able to start work immediately and finished the job quickly. The full functionality of the new key was demonstrated (each button, the keyless aspect, the physical key aspect) so I left fully confident that a good job had been done. The price quoted was better than I was offered at my normal dealership. All in all, highly recommended!
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Daryl Dowey
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Mr.SHOHIDUL
as per agreement, they arrived on time, talked me through the process, and provided a great service with a smile. will definitely recommend and use again should the need arise.
Anonymous
Quick and reliable service having used them of several occasions.
Duncan
Very prompt and professional. Couldn't be happier. I know where to go if ever I have to loose my keys again, I hope never again.
Dave Larcombe
Needed a replacement key so I contacted Car Key Solutions. Was given a price and made an appointment for the following day. The technician arrived on time and completed the job in about 20 minutes. Very professional and competent, would recommend them.
MR Oz
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Mr Inn
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Mr Ade
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Iosif
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Richard Ruffell
Would have been a 5 if my emails had not gone into your spam and meant I did not get a reply for 5 days. Easy for you to sort out. Otherwise all very good, quote was clear, appointment quick and arrived on time and did good job.
Mr Mike Cox
My car is an Infiniti imported from Dubai and the main U.K. dealer was unable to programme a second key. The radio frequency used on an import is different from a domestic supplied car. Car key Solutions were able to source a key and programme to my car in a couple of days. the engineer did the job in half an hour and took me through everything to make sure the key worked correctly. I can thoroughly recommend Car Key Solutions.
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Anonymous
Great service

Issue

  • Vauxhall Astra H / Vauxhall Corsa D – engine non-start after replacement of the battery or the charging of a flat battery.
  • The vehicle is showing fault codes P1632 – P1678 – P1679 – B3925 – B3929 – B3977
  • Vauxhall Astra and Corsa models affected by this issue were built between 2004 and 2010.
  • The management light will blink continuously in addition to the engine non-start.

What does the SPANNER WARNING LIGHT mean on a Vauxhall Astra or Corsa?

The Vauxhall Astra spanner warning light illuminates when the ignition is on – usually, it should turn off within seconds. If it illuminates while the engine is running, this indicates a fault with the engine or transmission management system. This might also cause the powertrain to run in ‘limp home mode’ or ‘emergency mode’.

When the spanner symbol flashes continuously there is a fault with the immobiliser system which will prevent vehicle from starting. When scanned with a diagnostic machine, one or more of the following code may appear

  • P1632 – Wrong Transponder Key
  • P1678 – ECM (Engine Control Module) Identification Failed
  • P1679 – Wrong Environment Identifier Received BCM (Body Control Module)
  • B3925 – Wrong Environment Identifier Received IPC (Instrument Cluster)
  • B3929 – Wrong Environment Identifier Received SDM (Airbag)
  • B3977 – Wrong Environment Identifier Received ECM (Engine Control Module)

This fault is caused by a software glitch – data from one or more control units has been corrupted due to low voltage rendering in mismatched communication data that’s being transferred between modules responsible for vehicle security – so the signal that authorizes engine start is being blocked.

SOLUTION:

We have the solution to your problem. With our advanced diagnostic and programming equipment we can reprogram and realign immobiliser modules to restore the functionality of your vehicle. Our main dealer-level equipment allows us to perform such services at your convenience without the need for vehicle recovery. We will come to you and can service all areas within London, and even some outside of London too.

 

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The car will also store some or all of the following fault codes:

  • P1632 – Wrong Transponder Key
  • P1678 – ECM (Engine Control Module) Identification Failed
  • P1679 – Wrong Environment Identifier Received BCM (Body Control Module)
  • B3114 – Remote Key Not Synchronised
  • B3925 – Wrong Environment Identifier Received IPC (Instrument Cluster)
  • B3929 – Wrong Environment Identifier Received SDM (Airbag)
  • B3977 – Wrong Environment Identifier Received ECM (Engine Control Module)

When does the fault occur?

This fault occurs when attempting to start the vehicle with a flat battery.

What does the fault mean?

When attempting to start the vehicle with a flat battery the BCM (Body Control Module) has insufficient power to perform its functions and so the data held on this module becomes corrupt. Now, with the data corrupt, it can no longer communicate correctly with the other modules in the car. It sees the BCM as an ‘unmatched part’ and considers this a security risk – the vehicle is now immobilised.

  • BCM – The Body Control Module is responsible for multiple functions on the vehicle – the immobiliser, remote central locking, windscreen wipers, headlights, indicators etc…
  • ECM – The Engine Control Module is responsible for monitoring and controlling all major aspects of the engine – fuel, air, ignition etc…
  • IPC – The Instrument Cluster contains your speedometer, rev counter and dash warning lights (the part behind your steering wheel).
  • SDM – The Airbag Module is a safety module controlling your airbags.

How do I fix the problem?

Genuine Tech 2 Vauxhall diagnostics are needed to fix this issue. The BCM (Body Control Module) must be reset and reprogrammed to match the other security modules within the vehicle.

Does my car need to go to the main dealership?

No! We have genuine Tech 2 diagnostics and can fix this problem for you in no time at all. We have fixed this common problem many times already.