Autolox Blog

Welcome to the Autolox Blog - a specialist resource dedicated to vehicle key, ignition and immobiliser solutions. Here you’ll find detailed insights covering the cars and vans we work with, including common faults, model-specific issues and professional replacement options. Our articles are written to provide clear, reliable guidance based on real-world experience across a wide range of manufacturers.

B2254-08 / B2254-64 / B2254-07 / A25407 / A25408 / A25409 / A25464 / B210D / U0168 Mercedes Electronic Steering Lock Malfunction / Steering Wheel Won’t Turn / Car Won’t Start

This blog post delves into the common issue of a failed ESL (Electronic Steering Lock) that affects a large range of Mercedes vehicles. Symptoms: The steering wheel is locked and does not release when the key is inserted OR the steering lock fails to come on when the key is removed from the ignition You cannot […]

Ford Transit 2013+ / Transit Custom 2013+ key not turning / key won’t turn / key won’t go into ignition barrel / key stuck in ignition barrel / steering lock jammed / steering lock won’t release

Whilst this blog covers the Ford Transit and Transit Custom models there are other Ford vehicles that this guide applies to (Tourneo, Ranger and Transit Connect for example).

Isuzu Grafter Van Lost & Replacement keys

Isuzu Grafter / N-Series Lost Key Replacement and Spare Keys

This article covers all Isuzu Grafter vehicles and also all of the N-Series Isuzu trucks (eg NPR, NKR, N35, NPS etc...). They both use the same key and immobiliser system so for the purpose of this article I will only refer to the Grafter from here on out.

Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 Lost Key Replacement

This article covers the following vehicles: Ford Ranger: 1998 -2011 Ford Ranger (T6): 2011 – 2015 Mazda BT-50: 1998 – 2011 The Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 (1998-2011)

Vauxhall Corsa D – Car Won’t Start After Flat Battery – Immobilised – P1632 / P1678 / P1679 / B3114 / B3925 / B3929 / B3977

NOTE 1: Please check our ‘areas covered’ page to see if you fall within our catchment area. We do not travel outside of this set area. Customers outside this area must arrange recovery to Westerham, Kent if they would like us to fix their vehicle. NOTE 2: The only vehicle affected by the below issue is the Corsa […]

Range Rover - Lost key replacements from Autolox

Range Rover L322 2002-2006 Lost Key Replacement

NOTE 1: Please check our ‘areas covered’ page to see if you fall within our catchment area. We do not travel outside of this set area. Customers outside this area can post us the EWS / LEAR immobiliser box (located in front of the handbrake lever) along with the door or ignition lock barrel; we will then return these items […]

4a63 BMW Fault Code – EWS Tampering or EWS Manipulation

NOTE 1: Please check our ‘areas covered’ page to see if you fall within our catchment area. We do not travel outside of this set area. Customers outside this area must arrange recovery to Westerham, Kent if they would like us to fix their vehicle. The 4a63 fault code is unique to BMW vehicles. What are the symptoms […]

Smart Car – Indicators Flashing Nine Times

Smart Cars have a very clever built in system that tells you when the key fob battery is running low and requires changing.

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