need help about gf8

[syy0628]

Hi, 

My MY99 WRX got broken into Friday night, ignition barrel is damaged, I have take the ignition barrel out and with my key near the transponder ring, but the car just crank, won't start. There is spark, and i can hear the fuel pump working. When I try to start the car, i get a check engine light and the key light on. I also get a code 53 from the diagnosis mode. What I have now is a little button, a transponder ring with the correct key and a ignition switch. what should i do to get the car started, so I can drive it to a garage. Thanks   

Please help

[Guest]

Welcome dude sorry circumstances but hopefully someone has the answers you need to get it sorted.

[syy0628]

3 minutes ago, evowrx said:

Welcome dude sorry circumstances but hopefully someone has the answers you need to get it sorted.

Thanks, I hope I can get the car running so I can get it to a garage, Or I can get a ignition barrel from a wreaked car, and replace it myself. Either way, i have to get the engine started. This is the only car I have(my bike is stolen at uni last week), and i don't have insurance at all. As a poor uni student, I hope to reduce loss, so the tow truck would be the last resort. 

[Guest]

I would buy a new barrel and get it repinned by a locksmith. Cost 100 odd for lock off fb or tm and repin cost. Then fit it yourself. Means all locks match too.

[Joker]

sounds like they may have broken the key reader / wire at the same time you shoulnt see the key symbo lon the dash, that means the car thinks the transponder isnt there

[syy0628]

Finally, i have get the car running, the problem is like Joker have said, the wire to the transponder is damaged by the theft. I re-solder the wire, and I can now start the car. Also, If you are unfortunately in a similar situation like me, put everything back if possible, so you don't need to worry about the timing of the button and the switch. If you can't,  the correct sequence of starting your car is to press the little button on top of the barrel(which tell the car that a key is inserted) and put your key near the transponder(check if the key is registered) while start turning the ignition switch(All at the same time, it's tricky). I really appreciate the help from everyone, especially Joker and evowrx.

[1randomkiwi]

Glad to hear you got it running.

All the best.