Thanks for the info Eugene.

For the most part many RFIDs are energised by the coil(antenna) around the ignition barrel.

One thing I wondered, could it be a damaged cable? Has anyone had the glove box out and shoved it back in less than carefully?

I only ask as happened to mine and I needed a splice putting in.

Thanks guys, appreciate the help.

Spoke to a few garages who gave different methods...I am heading over now to one today, he doesn't charge and arm and a leg... it seems to be the solenoid pin, can only know for sure when he plugs her up and diagnosis the exact issue.

Lets leave it at that for now and will come back with the solution.


Will come back with exact findings.

ok so here it is:


Attached pic.

This is the solenoid pin/locking pin a.k.a plunger.

It was either removed or adjusted. Garage said it was adjusted and he could comment any further but assured all is fine now.

Problem gone and fixed. Can move the key and start engine..

Almost for two weeks now no problems. Hope it stays that way..

Only one thing, sign reading "Key in Ignition Lock" after switching vehicle off, sometimes...

Funny, all works just fine…except for my AC vent, seems clogged, probably when installing back the cover?


$300 for the job.