"Bill" wrote in message
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I've just bought myself a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra, 1.4 Chequers version. I
seem to be having problems with the key/ignition/electronics, and would
appreciate some advice.

When I unlock the door (no problem), get in the car and put the key in
the ignition it won't immediately turn. I fiddle about for perhaps half
a minute before it finally does. On other occasions a similar thing
happens when I try to unlock the boot. Is this normal? Am I doing
something wrong? And what is the beeps I hear just after switching off
the engine and removing the key -- is it the immobiliser coming into
play?

I did contact the seller, an ebay trader, but he reckons that he had no
such troubles (yes, well he would anyway I guess...).

I do have two keys but I get the same result with both. I'd appreciate
any help and advice.

Sometimes I turn the key in our Multipla and the keycode light stays on. It
can take numerous attempts to get started.
We recently bought a Clio, there is a flashing light on the dash which goes
out when you turn the key except rarely it doesn't, I had to walk to work
one morning convinced it was knackered but when er indoors tried it later it
was fine, it hasn't displayed a problem since but it is always in the back
of my mind when I get in it.

I guess it is a symptom of living in a society where the average scrote
isn't at all afraid of nicking our cars.