we tried to align the dme (forgot the terminology, we used the autel scanner) but the same codes kept popping up.
Eventually had a different mobile locksmith cut a new key (needed one as i was missing the metal insert anyhow) and he was able to do the coding too, with the same autel scanner.

The car eventually fired up after this, so thats great news, but now the engine is dumping oil from somewhere toward the rear bottom of the engine. Hoping its a gasket or other connection.
Will be devastating if there is a crack engine block or something else catastrophic.