immobiliser woes

[rangietragic]

Well,after putting new air struts in,then the battery dies!Don't know how old it was,we've had it for about 4 years and was in it then.Anyway,a while back tried a computer reset following instructions on a thread here,didn't work,if i locked it had to dissconect battery earth to start it.Came good but after changing battery,doing it again.Tried a few fixes on various forums,no go.Remote battery is only about 6 months old.So down to my mechanic an hour away tomorrow to get a re set.Hope that fixes it.Does anyone know how to get the top shroud off the steering column?One more trick i'd like to try.:confused:

[rangietragic]

Had it checked out,worst fears came true.Need new steering column!Picked one up off flea bay for a not too ridiculous price.That will also fix the steering wheel retracting problem that happened three days ago.Wheel started to come out,then a clunk,there it stayed.It's starting to try my patience:mad:

[Homestar]

The steering wheel issue is fairly common. When it happens on mine, I'll just lock it in the required position and leave it at that. There is a thread on FFRR on how to do that.

Hang in there, they're worth the occasional hassle. You'll soon have a smile back on your face once you're driving it again. :)

[rangietragic]

The steering wheel issue is fairly common. When it happens on mine, I'll just lock it in the required position and leave it at that. There is a thread on FFRR on how to do that.

Hang in there, they're worth the occasional hassle. You'll soon have a smile back on your face once you're driving it again. :)
It came out and then a clunk,Never moved again.Have to remove neg battery terminal every time i remove the key.Have picked up another upper steering column off fleabay.Worried gearbox will be next.