Questions tagged [immobilizer]
A vehicle anti-theft system that inhibits engine run unless certain requirements are met before a start attempt. The most common is an RFID chip in the ignition key.
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Volvo V40 wont start, red led light on speaker flashes rapidly
My Volvo V40 will not start. When I put the key to position 2, the red LED light on the left speaker on the dash flashes rapidly for 15 seconds. When I turn the key to position 3 the lights on the ...
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Renault modus 1.5 DCI imobilser will not go off
I have recently bought a 2005 Renault modus 1.5 DCI.The dash board displayed 'steering fault' which rendered power steering off.
After leaving lights on over night,the battery was drained.I then ...
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Immobilizer ring not detecting key chip in warm weather
I have had this peculiar problem since buying my Renault Master, 3 years ago.
The immobilizer usually works fine however if I park the van in the hot sun, when I try to start it, I get the ...
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Is it ok to pull the immobiliser fuse for extended periods of time (Nissan Micra K12)
I have a 2006 Nissan Micra K12.
The battery is being drained, which I tracked to the immobiliser fuse.
Multimeter showed 0.08amps with fuse in and only 0.03amps with the fuse removed.
I don't want to ...
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Central locking doesn't work, alarm goes off when getting into car, won't start
I have a Renaultsport Clio 182 which has been off the road for a while and the battery drained very low
When I tried to get into the car to start it, it would not start and the alarm went off. I also ...
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98 Ford Expedition not starting after new key?
Lost the key, used door key (not chipped) in ignition, it started then died. Replaced transponder on switch, still crank but no start. Dealer could not get new key to program, after several keys were ...
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I have a Citroen C4 Exclusive 2008 model 2L petrol engine not starting, turns over but no power to the coils
Hello, I have a 2008 Citroen C4 with a problem starting, it cranks but does not fire, my keys also stopped working at the same time and the lights, air conditioning, windows, multifunction display and ...
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Attempted key copy leads to immobilizer activating
I attempted to get the key copy for my 2003 Honda Civic at Lowe's. They could not make a copy of it but now my car won't start due to the immobilizer being activated. Less than 15 minutes between ...
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ALL car keys have stopped working
I have a 10 year old Lexus RX400 which was working perfectly yesterday however today I can't unlock it. I've tried all 3 keys and none of them will work. The red light on the key flashes when I ...
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Cable cut on immobilisers?
I have heard of the 'cable cut' principle for immobilisers but have also heard that this can be detected by car thieves with equipment. Does anyone know what this is?
I am looking at this immobiliser ...
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Yamaha FZ6 S2 - dead after key duplication
I've only had my used 08 bike for a week - first bike. It came with only a master key which I used to ride 2 days ago and I left the ignition in lock position. Today I had a copy made in the local ...
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Honda civic se sedan automatic immobilizer proplem
I removed the car's battery for 5 minutes, now the green light stays on with the key and the car won't start.
had it checked by an auto mechanic without finding a solution.
If I install a used ECU, ...
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2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited with seperate immobilizer ecu and key programming
I have a 2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited that has the independent immobilizer unit behind the dash cluster. I am a technician myself but I usually dont deal with systems like this as I work with Heavy ...
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Volvo XC40 T5. 2018 immobilizer troubleshooting
With all the 3 keys it's not possible to start the engine. Batteries on the keys were replaced and it works well to open and closed the doors. The only way to start the car is now to place the key in ...
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Renault Master immobiliser stays off, engine turning over but not firing
I have a 2003 Renault Master, which was left unused for about 4 months.
The little light on the dashboard (between STOP and SERV) does not even go on.
When I go to start it, the engine turns over but ...
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How to/difficulty of transferring immobiliser related wires in an ignition switch harness?
Was replacing ignition switch and realised it had an immobiliser related wire on it which needed to be transferred over. I have no real knowledge of electronics.
How does one go about moving these ...
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Jeep cherokee 2004 crd sport Immobilizer relay
i have a Jeep cherokee 2004 crd sport... I am looking for Immobilizer relay part number and position. It seems near impossible to find the info, there not even a 2004 haynes manual
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Bypassing the engine immobiliser with a microprocessor?
I have a K13 nissan micra 2014, it comes with a engine immobiliser that has a chip in the key.
I am from a Electronics background so excuse any mistakes i make, but would like to be able to start it ...
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