Bill wrote:
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.

It sounds like you just need to get used to the operation of the switch (and
the boot lock), are you trying to wiggle the wheel a little while trying to
turn the key? that can often help. I jumped in a late micra the other day,
the way the key turned was not immediately intuitive, you had to turn the
keybit to the first click, release the pressure then turn to the next.
After a few tries it seemed natural, but not at first.

The beeps after turning the key off are usually either to remind you to take
the front off the radio or take the key out of the ignition