Basic question re immobiliser - broken?

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PaulyV
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Post Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:54 pm

Hey there,

Pals has a 318i Touring, with an aftermarket immobiliser. The type as a PCB which slots in just under where the key is.

The car lights and electrics work but it is not turning over when the key is turned - I am thinking it is the immobiliser - could anyone confirm or deny this possibility?

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Pauly
1990 318i LUX, Alpine White, 80,000 miles, as close to mint as I'll ever get.
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Brianmoooore
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Post Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:26 pm

Depends how this immobiser is connected!
Could be, or could be the ignition switch.
The starter motor wire is a thickish black/yellow wire.
Take the cover off the top of the diagnostic socket under the bonnet and short together pins 11 and 14 with a short piece of wire.
This should turn the engine over, and start it if the ignition switch is on.